Oil Trading

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…

8 months ago

Power of Siberia 2: Redefining Energy Geopolitics

Marcel Chin-A-Lien analyzes the strategic implications of the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline between Russia and China, a $100 billion…

8 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…

9 months ago

Revolutionizing Oil Exploration in the Maracaibo Basin, 1980

In 1980, a team at PDVSA's Meneven division utilized seismic stratigraphy to revolutionize oil exploration in the Maracaibo Basin. Their…

9 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…

9 months ago

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…

9 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…

9 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…

10 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…

10 months ago