Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB)

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

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