Geological Poetry

El Rugido del Zumaque: Cuando la Tierra de Maracaibo Habló

El Zumaque-1, perforado en 1917, marcó el inicio de la industria petrolera venezolana en la Cuenca de Maracaibo. Aunque su…

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La Ladrona de Dulzuras: Un Viaje Poético

En este poema se narra la partida de un ser querido hacia Ispahán y se reflexiona sobre la naturaleza del…

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Guyana-Suriname Basin: Fields and Prospects Map

The Guyana–Suriname Basin has transformed from an overlooked region to a major hydrocarbon hotspot since 2015. With significant discoveries of…

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“ Buen Camino “- Geological Pilgrimage: The Camino Francés from Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela

The Camino Francés is a 772 km geological journey through diverse tectonic regions of Spain, from the Cretaceous flysch of…

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Málaga’s Timeless Taverns: A Geologist’s Perspective

Un ensayo literario, geológico y personal por Marcel Chin-A-Lien, Petroleum & Energy Insights Advisor, 27 Julio 2025. En el corazón…

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Suriname’s PSC Framework: A Competitive Edge

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

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Block 66: New 3D Seismic Insights & Frontier Opportunity

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

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

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

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Why Suriname Needs a Modern Oil Refinery

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

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