Petroleum & Energy Blogs

NOC vs IOC: Financial Models for Suriname’s Future

Staatsolie faces a critical decision to transition from a National Oil Company (NOC) to an International Oil Company (IOC) between…

10 months ago

Staatsolie’s Path to Becoming an International Oil Company

Staatsolie is positioned for transformation into an International Oil Company (IOC) through high-impact drilling and seismic surveys set for 2025–2026.…

10 months ago

PETRONAS Block 52: A Sustainable LNG Strategy for the Future

PETRONAS’ Block 52 FLNG project in Suriname aligns with its sustainability goals, addressing emissions reduction and gas monetization. With 1.3…

10 months ago

New Frontiers: Exploring Lower Cretaceous Carbonates, specifically type Ranger-1 well, in Guyana-Suriname

The Lower Cretaceous carbonate systems of the Guyana-Suriname Basin are gaining attention due to significant hydrocarbon discoveries at Ranger-1 and…

10 months ago

Comparing PETRONAS’s Offshore Gas Ventures: Malaysia vs Suriname

PETRONAS operates two FLNG units in Malaysia, utilizing stranded gas fields for LNG exports. In Suriname, PETRONAS and partners explore…

10 months ago

Suriname’s Carbon Credit Strategy: A Path to Economic Growth

Suriname, a carbon-negative nation with 90% forest coverage, aims to monetize its environmental contributions through carbon trading. With a national…

10 months ago

From Forecasts to Findings: The Guyana-Suriname Oil Story

The post discusses the evolution of perceptions regarding the oil potential of the Guyana–Suriname Basin. Initially optimistic forecasts underestimated actual…

10 months ago

FLNG CAPEX Estimates: Size Matters

The estimated CAPEX for new FLNG facilities varies by design size: 1.3 MTPA at $1.3-1.7 billion, 2.4 MTPA at $2.5-3.2…

10 months ago