Category: Curaçao
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Dushi Korsou: Alonso de Ojeda, 1499, and the Island of the Giants
Alonso de Ojeda tells his voyage of 1499 in the first person, day by day, from Puerto de Santa María past the Guiana coast to the Island of the Giants, Curaçao. A tribute to Dushi Korsou. © 2026 Marcel P. T. Chin-A-Lien.
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Mi Dushi Korsou: Alonso de Ojeda, 1499, y la Isla de los Gigantes
Alonso de Ojeda cuenta en primera persona su viaje de 1499, día a día, desde el Puerto de Santa María por la costa de las Guayanas hasta la Isla de los Gigantes, Curaçao. Homenaje a Dushi Korsou. © 2026 Marcel P. T. Chin-A-Lien.
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Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Curaçao, Energy Strategy, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Golden Lane, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Literatura, Maracaibo Basin, Memoires, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Source rocks, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, Travel, Uncategorized, World LitteratureA Journey Through France’s Aptian and Albian Landscapes
Marcel P. T. Chin-A-Lien’s “The Earth Remembers” reflects on the geological and cultural significance of Provence, particularly Avignon and Orange. Through personal journeys, he explores how these places embody both historical depth and present beauty. The narrative intertwines geology with gastronomy, emphasising a profound connection to the land and memory.
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Flora and Fauna, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Golden Lane, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Source rocks, Suriname, UncategorizedAnalyzing Cretaceous Depositional Environments in South America
The document explores Cretaceous microfossils and their implications for petroleum systems in the Guyana-Suriname Basin based on findings from western Venezuela. It highlights the complexities of correlating fossil assemblages, the necessity for advanced methodologies, and the importance of a multi-proxy approach to enhance geological interpretations and inform exploration strategies in the region.
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Colombia, Curaçao, Energy, Energy Strategy, Geological Poetry, Petroleum Economics, Reservoir Engineering, Trinidad, Uncategorized, VenezuelaGLIAG · INVESTOR & PETROLEUM-SYSTEMS ESSAY Junín 5 — The 35-Billion-Barrel Conversion Test From Oil in Place to Bankable Barrels: Eni, Venezuela and the Architecture of a Credible Restart Drs. M.P.T. Chin-A-Lien, MBA, M.Sc., Ing. GeologistPrincipal Founding & Managing Partner Nr. 1 · Chief Architect, GLIAG N.V.Certified Professional Geologist Nr. 5201-1996 (AAPG) · Chartered European…
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Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Curaçao, Energy, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Trinidad, Uncategorized, VenezuelaColombia’s Upstream Energy Strategy for 2027-2035
Colombia’s energy sector faces significant challenges due to a conversion gap hindering its oil and gas production. The recent policy reset aims to enhance exploration and recovery. Success hinges on executing targeted initiatives, such as optimising operational strategies and developing the Sirius gas hub, while effectively managing institutional, environmental, and investment barriers.
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Curaçao, Energy, Energy Strategy, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Maracaibo Basin, Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, Reservoir Engineering, Uncategorized, Venezuela¿Cien Años de Soledad Contractual en Venezuela?
The strategic partnership between the United States and North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) centres on accessing Venezuelan oil reserves. While aiming for enhanced production, the framework is marred by transparency issues regarding terms, ownership, and genuine capacity. The venture’s success hinges on legitimacy and operational viability, necessitating rigorous due diligence.
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Curaçao Wins Little League World Series Again!
On 30 August 2026, Curaçao’s Pariba Little League team claimed its second Little League Baseball World Championship by defeating the US champion Nevada 11–2. This victory, building on its 2004 win, showcases Curaçao’s rich baseball culture and defies the notion that size determines success. The island continues to inspire through sport.
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Architecture, Aruba, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Energy, Energy Strategy, Flora and Fauna, For Sale, Gas2Shore, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Maracaibo Basin, New Refinery, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, Travel, Trinidad, Uncategorized, Venezuela, World LitteratureThe Birth of Oil: Exploring La Luna’s Role in Petroleum Systems
The essay reflects on the author’s enduring connection to La Luna, a key petroleum source rock, explored through personal anecdotes and professional insights. It discusses the significance of source rocks in the Guyana–Suriname Basin, illustrating geological principles alongside a narrative about love and memory, culminating in a meditation on time and transformation.
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Architecture, Aruba, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Energy, Energy Strategy, Flora and Fauna, For Sale, Gas2Shore, Geological Poetry, Geopolitics, Geoscience, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Craton, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Literatura, Maracaibo Basin, Memoires, Mineral Exploration, New Refinery, Oil Trading, Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, Poesía, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, Travel, Trinidad, Uncategorized, Venezuela, World LitteratureRevolutionizing Energy Intelligence in the Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela and Caribbean with GLIAG
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