Oil Trading

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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 months ago

Shell–BP Merger Integration Framework

By Marcel Chin‑A‑Lien, Executive MBA, Geoscientist, Strategic Advisor - June 27th 2025. Disclaimer: my own musings and opinion. FYI &…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 months ago