Petroleum & Energy Blogs

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

Afreximbank’s Impact on Caribbean Energy Finance

Afreximbank has strategically expanded into the Caribbean, establishing an office in Barbados and enhancing its investment to $3 billion. It…

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

Málaga’s Timeless Taverns: A Geologist’s Perspective

Un ensayo literario, geológico y personal por Marcel Chin-A-Lien, Petroleum & Energy Insights Advisor, 27 Julio 2025. En el corazón…

1 year ago

Shell-BP Merger Speculation: Analyzing Strategic Implications

Speculation surrounding a potential Shell-BP merger has emerged, despite Shell's denial of any talks. This analysis explores strategic implications, including…

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