Category: Energy
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geopolitics, Geoscience, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Oil Trading, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, UncategorizedStranded Energy: Lessons for Suriname’s Petroleum Future
This essay highlights the concept of “stranded energy” where petroleum resources fail to generate economic value due to institutional failures rather than geological issues. Using case studies from Yemen, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Qatar, it argues that synchronisation among finance, infrastructure, and institutions is crucial for converting hydrocarbon wealth into national prosperity, particularly in Suriname’s emerging…
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Energy, Gas2Shore, Geological Poetry, Geopolitics, Geoscience, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana Craton, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, New Refinery, Oil Trading, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, Reservoir Engineering, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, UncategorizedRevolutionizing Petroleum Migration in the Guyana Basin
The GLIAG essay challenges traditional petroleum migration models, suggesting these systems are more dynamic than previously thought. It posits that the Tambaredjo oil field may represent a preserved stage in a complex evolution of hydrocarbons through various geological processes, urging further investigation and reevaluation of exploration strategies within the Guyana–Suriname Basin.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geological Poetry, Geopolitics, Geoscience, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Sloanea, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & BeyondThe Future of Energy: Suriname’s Role in a Changing Global Landscape
Suriname is emerging as a strategic petro-power in the Guyana-Suriname Basin, characterised by significant oil and gas reserves. The government aims to transform natural wealth into national prosperity, with a focus on becoming a regional gas hub whilst improving governance quality and institutional readiness to support sustainable economic growth and infrastructure development.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geopolitics, Geoscience, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Sloanea, Strategy, Suriname, UncategorizedStaatsolie’s Strategic Shift: A New Era for Suriname’s Oil Industry
Beyond the Interview — What Staatsolie’s Strategy Really Means for Suriname By; Marcel Chin-A-Lien – Chief Architect of GLIAG N.V. – GLIAG Intelligence BriefPublication No.: GLIAG-IB-2026-0723-001Date: 23 July 2026 Executive Summary Staatsolie Managing Director Annand Jagesar’s interview reflects a strategic shift in Suriname’s petroleum sector. The country is moving beyond exploration toward institutional execution, capital…
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Energy, Gas2Shore, Geological Poetry, Geopolitics, Geoscience, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), New Refinery, Oil Trading, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, UncategorizedSuriname’s Petroleum: Creating a Legal Fiscal Ring Fence
The document outlines a proposal for establishing a resilient fiscal ring-fence in Suriname’s petroleum sector, addressing gaps in existing legislation. It aims to protect the corporate income tax base by preventing losses from different blocks from diluting profits. The workstream includes legislative drafting and stakeholder engagement, targeting enactment within 24 months.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geopolitics, Geoscience, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), New Refinery, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, Reservoir Engineering, Sloanea, Sloanea, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, Uncategorized
Suriname’s Multi-Hub Future: Turning Gas-to-Shore into Sovereignty
Suriname’s emerging offshore petroleum potential presents a crucial challenge: transforming multi-hub developments into sovereign capabilities through a comprehensive Gas-to-Shore strategy. While recent assessments highlight significant offshore resources, the real test lies in ensuring these hubs connect with domestic infrastructure and industry to foster lasting national growth and control over petroleum assets.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geopolitics, Geoscience, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & BeyondThe Legal Framework for Sloanea Gas Development
The second volume of the GLIAG Sloanea Legal Series emphasises the need for Suriname to establish clear regulatory frameworks regarding natural gas rights before making final investment decisions. It argues against conflating ownership, production, marketing, and export rights, advocating for distinct legal authority to manage gas resources strategically for domestic benefit alongside commercial interests.
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Architecture, Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geological Poetry, Geopolitics, Geoscience, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, New Refinery, Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt, Petroleum Economics, Reservoir Engineering, Sloanea, Suriname, UncategorizedSuriname: Van Olie-inkomsten naar een Weerbare Productiestaat
The advice from the Council of State regarding Suriname’s oil and gas revenues is timely and emphasizes the need for strategic use of these finite resources. It advocates for building lasting production capacities instead of increasing government spending. A multi-sectoral, system-oriented diversification is essential, focusing on shared infrastructure to enhance resilience and sustainability.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geopolitics, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Sloanea, Sloanea, UncategorizedTransforming Suriname’s Petroleum Wealth into National Capability
Suriname’s petroleum future should focus on building long-term capabilities rather than merely awarding contracts. The Halliburton collaboration signals a shift towards establishing a local industrial ecosystem. GLIAG advocates for a National Capability Dashboard to measure enduring productivity, aligning with Suriname’s Horizon 2050 vision of a diversified economy leveraging petroleum wealth.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Mineral Exploration, New Refinery, Oil Trading, Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Source rocks, Strategy, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, UncategorizedImpact of Suriname’s New Modular Refinery
The Golden Lane Investments Advisory Group’s essay presents a compelling argument for the New Modular Refinery in Suriname, asserting it will shift the country’s current account akin to a midsize eurobond annually, without incurring debt. This structural improvement enhances Suriname’s economic stability and sovereign rating, providing macroeconomic benefits.
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