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Suriname’s Oil Investment: Balancing Growth and Climate Obligations

Suriname is at a critical juncture, balancing potential economic gains from fossil fuels with international climate commitments. Policymakers must navigate…

6 months ago

Sustainable Management of Suriname’s Oil and Gas Revenues

This white paper outlines a proposal for managing Suriname's oil and gas revenues through the Suriname Savings and Stabilization Fund…

7 months ago

Chevron’s $53 Billion Acquisition of Hess: A Strategic Overview & Stabroek Block Crown Jewel

Marcel Chin-A-Lien analyzes Chevron’s $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation, detailing its strategic implications for the energy sector, arbitration outcomes,…

7 months ago

Unlocking Suriname’s Carbon Credit Potential for Economic Growth

Marcel Chin-A-Lien expresses his optimistic vision for Suriname's potential as a leader in sustainable development and green finance. With its…

7 months ago

Transforming Suriname: Legal and Tax Reforms for Oil Prosperity

Suriname is poised to enhance its petroleum production, necessitating a modernized tax and legal framework to ensure equitable wealth distribution…

8 months ago

Chevron’s Acquisition of Hess – Strategic Depths & Investor Analysis

Chevron's $53 billion acquisition of Hess aims to strengthen its position in the Stabroek Block, securing access to 3.3 billion…

8 months ago

Enhancing Suriname’s PSC: Lessons from Guyana’s Stabroek

This essay by Marcel Chin-A-Lien updates Suriname's production sharing contract (PSC) framework to address modern risks highlighted by Guyana's Stabroek…

8 months ago

Petronas’ Offshore Suriname Exploration: Drilling Activities in Block 52 as of July 2025

Petronas is actively drilling the Caiman-1 exploration well in Block 52, Suriname, using the Noble Developer rig. The drilling campaign…

8 months ago