Petroleum & Energy Blogs

Maracaibo Basin: Unveiling Venezuela’s Hydrocarbon Riches

Venezuela, deemed a geological candy shop, offers unparalleled insights into hydrocarbon processes, especially in the Maracaibo Basin. Oil seeps, such…

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

Keti Koti en de Betekenis van Peroem, Peroem, Mi Patron

Het lied "Peroem, peroem, mi patron," waarschijnlijk uit 1667, biedt een unieke kijk op het leven van slaven in 17e-eeuws…

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

Petronas’ Offshore Suriname Exploration: Drilling Activities in Block 52 as of July 2025

Petronas is actively drilling the Caiman-1 exploration well in Block 52, Suriname, using the Noble Developer rig. The drilling campaign…

1 year ago

Suriname’s Offshore Strategy: Learning from Stabroek Arbitration

Suriname Offshore: Legal Foresight in the Shadow of Stabroek By Marcel Chin-A-Lien - Petroleum & Energy Insights Advisor | 4th…

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