Category: Petroleum & Energy Blogs
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Suriname vs. Maracaibo: A Game Changer in Oil Discovery
A scientific analysis reveals Suriname’s vast petroleum potential in the Guyana-Suriname Basin, estimating 886 billion barrels of oil equivalent generated and 133 billion available for exploration. This largely untapped resource rivals the mature Maracaibo Basin in Venezuela, presenting significant opportunities alongside challenges in deep-water operations and infrastructure development.
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Unraveling Block 58: The Key to Oil Exploration Success
From Source to Success: The Canje Source Rock’s Golden Legacy in Block 58 Introduction: Why Sharing Matters in Petroleum Exploration Unfortunately, detailed studies and analytical […]
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Guyana’s Oil Boom: The Geological Secrets Behind It
Guyana’s geological heritage, rooted in the ancient Guiana Shield, has fueled a modern oil boom, revealing over 11 billion barrels of recoverable oil. The fault systems shaped sediment transport, crucial for creating offshore reservoirs. This transformation could significantly elevate Guyana’s economy, contingent upon effective management of its newfound wealth.
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Unlocking Oil Discoveries in Guyana and Suriname
The Guyana Basin hosts significant hydrocarbon fields, notably the Liza-1 and Gran Morgu, shaped by geological features like the Transform Margin and Demerara Plateau. The area exhibits a Bouguer gravity anomaly, favoring petroleum accumulation conditions. Upcoming drilling by TotalEnergies, Shell, and Petronas in Suriname raises further exploration questions.
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Guyana’s and Suriname’s Hidden Energy: The Kitchen Map of GSGL
The text explores the complex interplay of fossil fuel exploration in the Guyana Suriname Basin while reflecting on migration themes, both human and geological. It humorously compares the search for hydrocarbons to a dog sniffing for drugs, while drawing parallels to personal and historical migration stories amidst environmental transitions and challenges in resource management.
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Understanding C27/C29 Steranes for Oil Exploration in Guyana Suriname Basin
Post 3.Canje Sourced Oils.Organic Geochemistry.Brain-breaking for simple geologists.Fortunately.We had prof.dr. John Hunt as our scientific guide during the geochem and Maracaibo Basin study.Loooong ago, in […]
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The Geological Map of South America Explained
The Geological Map of South America (GMSA) reveals the continent’s geological diversity and resource potential, highlighting ancient cratons, the Andes, and rich sedimentary basins. This collaboration among Colombian and Brazilian scientists integrates modern and traditional mapping techniques, enhancing geological understanding and supporting future resource exploration and research.
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Exploring Hydrocarbon Maturity in Block 58
The independent basin modeling study highlights the significance of Block 58 and its extension into Guyana’s Stabroek Block as a vital area for premium light oil discoveries. The research emphasizes the geochemical factors and thermal conditions that led to successful hydrocarbon generation, ultimately proving why this region consistently produces high-quality oil.
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