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Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, Literatura, Poems, Poesía, Travel, UncategorizedLa Terre Se Souvient : Mémoire et Amour en Colombie
In “The Earth Remembers,” Marcel P. T. Chin-A-Lien reflects on love, loss, and the enduring power of memory. He explores personal connections to places like Pereira and La Virginia, detailing how emotions intertwine with geography. Through poignant reminiscences, he highlights how the past and its inhabitants live on in our hearts and shared stories.
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Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, Literatura, Maracaibo Basin, Memoires, Poems, Poesía, Religion, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, Travel, Uncategorized, VenezuelaThe Earth Remembers: A Poetic Journey of Love and Loss
The piece titled “The Earth Remembers” reflects on love, loss, and the enduring nature of memory through the lens of personal experiences in Pereira, Colombia. The author contemplates how memories shape our connections to places and people, emphasising the pain of absence while celebrating the power of remembrance.
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Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, Literatura, Memoires, Poesía, Uncategorized, VenezuelaRecuerdos de Pereira, Colombia : Amor y Duelo en la Tierra
The text, “The Earth Remembers,” is a reflective essay-poem exploring love, loss, and memory in the context of family and place. It emphasises how geographical ties intertwine with personal histories, revealing the pain of nostalgia and the enduring presence of loved ones in our memories. The author contemplates the impact of time and the significance…
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Mineral Exploration, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, UncategorizedExploring Critical Minerals: Suriname’s Offshore Opportunities
Suriname must strategically explore its deep offshore for critical minerals under UNCLOS, focusing first on legal and geological knowledge. The country should develop a robust framework that prioritises exploration and data acquisition before considering extraction. This approach not only defends national sovereignty but ensures informed decisions on resource management and environmental protection.
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Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Curaçao, Energy, Energy Strategy, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Oil Trading, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Source rocks, Trinidad, Uncategorized, VenezuelaLoran-Manatee: Geopolitics and Gas Insights
The GLIAG report examines the re-emergence of the Loran-Manatee gas field, now operational through partnerships involving bp, Shell, and others. It highlights the transformation of the Caribbean gas market, emphasising infrastructure’s role in stability and regional dynamics amid geopolitical shifts, particularly for Europe’s energy diversification efforts.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geological Poetry, Geopolitics, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Mineral Exploration, Oil Trading, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, UncategorizedGas-to-Shore and Refinery: Projecting Suriname’s Cash Waterfall
· INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM The Enhanced Waterfall An Illustrative Fiscal-Capture Model for Gas-to-Shore and the New Refinery — Inside Suriname’s Sovereign Cash Waterfall, 2026–2050 GLIAG Flagship Essay · 12 August 2026Second Companion to GG-2026-029-NScA, “Debt Before Oil” · Extends GG-2026-030-VBW, “Value Beyond the Wellhead”STANDFIRST Value Beyond the Wellhead (GG-2026-030-VBW) classified Gas-to-Shore (GtS) and New Refinery (NR) value into…
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Architecture, Energy, Gas2Shore, Geopolitics, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), New Refinery, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, UncategorizedSuriname’s Petroleum Future: Debt vs. Net Sovereign Cash
GLIAG N.V.’s essay outlines Suriname’s petroleum finance challenges, emphasising the importance of measuring Net Sovereign Cash Available (NSCA) rather than gross revenue. The analysis critiques current financial models, correcting misconceptions about production revenue and sovereign debt obligations. The author advocates for a cash-flow management approach to ensure sustainable fiscal policy in Suriname’s oil sector.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Craton, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, New Refinery, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, Trinidad, Uncategorized, VenezuelaGuyana Suriname Super Basin – Production-Depletion & Fiscal Revenue Outlook
The Guyana–Suriname Basin is transitioning from exploration to management of production and fiscal recovery as it matures. Stabroek remains dominant, while GranMorgu, starting in 2028, will extend production. Suriname’s strategy should focus on managing depletion and optimising revenue, ensuring sustained sovereign value beyond initial developments.
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Aruba, Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Craton, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Petroleum Economics, Reservoir Engineering, Sloanea, Sloanea, Stabroek Block, Suriname, Trinidad, UncategorizedThe Guyana-Suriname Basin: A Psychological Barrier to Collaboration
This essay explores the unspoken barriers between geologists in Guyana and Suriname, highlighting how mass psychology, social identity, and territorial anxieties contribute to professional silence across borders. Despite a shared geological landscape and historical connections, these communities remain largely insulated from collaboration due to unwritten societal norms that discourage cross-border engagement.
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Gas2Shore, GLIAG Doctrine, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Strategy, Subsurface, Suriname, UncategorizedCritical Raw Materials: Suriname’s Onshore and Offshore Potential
The GLIAG essay by Marcel Chin-A-Lien discusses Suriname’s critical raw materials (CRMs) and strategic mineral potential. It identifies three key areas: onshore mineral wealth, offshore resources, and deep-sea prospects. The paper advocates for prioritising onshore development and establishing a national CRM inventory while cautioning against premature deep-sea mining before regulatory frameworks are solidified.
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