Oil Trading

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

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…

1 year 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 &…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago