Exploring Shostakovich’s Waltz No. 2: A Geoscientist’s Perspective

10 months ago

Marcel Chin-A-Lien reflects on his late father's birthday, expressing his connection between petroleum exploration and the emotional depth of Dmitri…

Suriname’s Local Content Strategy: Lessons from Global Models

10 months ago

This whitepaper by Marcel Chin-A-Lien examines local content policies in petroleum economies, particularly focusing on Suriname. By analyzing experiences from…

Suriname’s PSC Framework: A Competitive Edge

10 months ago

The essay by Marcel Chin-A-Lien reflects on his father's influence on his career in petroleum geoscience, emphasizing the importance of…

Guyana and Suriname: Oil-Driven Economic Transformations

10 months ago

Guyana and Suriname are experiencing significant economic changes due to offshore oil discoveries. While Guyana projects high growth and investor…

Block 66: New 3D Seismic Insights & Frontier Opportunity

10 months ago

The article by Marcel Chin-A-Lien discusses the significance of Block 66 in Suriname's offshore exploration, detailing insights from a recent…

Exploring Block 66: Petronas and Paradise Oil’s New Adventure

10 months ago

On June 17, 2025, Staatsolie signed a Production Sharing Contract for Offshore Block 66 with Petronas and Paradise Oil, reviving…

Why Suriname Needs a Modern Oil Refinery

10 months ago

The Guyana-Suriname Basin presents a significant opportunity for economic growth, yet Suriname lacks a modern refinery for its light crude…

Suriname’s Natural Gas Potential: A New Dawn in Energy

10 months ago

Suriname is at a crucial crossroads with its significant offshore natural gas discoveries, especially in blocks 52 and 58, offering…

Understanding Guyana’s Evolving Petroleum Agreements

10 months ago

The author shares a personal analysis of Guyana's Petroleum Agreement, highlighting significant concerns regarding its evolution post-Liza-1 discovery in 2015.…