Oil Trading

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…

12 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…

12 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…

12 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago