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Suriname’s Offshore Strategy: Learning from Stabroek Arbitration

Suriname Offshore: Legal Foresight in the Shadow of Stabroek By Marcel Chin-A-Lien - Petroleum & Energy Insights Advisor | 4th…

8 months ago

Corentyne Block: Guyana’s Final Offshore Crown Jewel?

The Corentyne Block in offshore Guyana presents a rare investment opportunity due to its significant untapped resources and strategic location…

8 months ago

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…

8 months ago

TotalEnergies’ Bold Move in Suriname: The Baja-1, Block 53 Acquisition Explained

TotalEnergies acquired a 25% stake in Suriname's Block 53 from Moeve, enhancing GranMorgu's reserves and extending its plateau production. This…

8 months ago

Suriname’s Local Content Strategy: Lessons from Global Models

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

9 months ago

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…

9 months ago

Guyana and Suriname: Oil-Driven Economic Transformations

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

9 months ago

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…

9 months ago

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…

9 months ago