Petroleum & Energy Blogs

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.…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Estimating Gas Needs for Petronas FLNG in Offshore Suriname, Block 52

Petronas has advanced its gas project in Block 52, Suriname, by contracting Wison New Energies for a Detailed Feasibility Study…

1 year ago

Liza Crude: Guyana’s High-Value Light Oil Explained

Liza crude oil from Guyana is highly regarded for its low residuum content of 24.2%, making it more desirable for…

1 year ago