Petroleum Exploration

Narrativa Científica en Geociencias: Lecciones de García Márquez

Gabriel García Márquez destaca que toda buena historia requiere credibilidad, estructura y seducción. Aplicado a la geología, esto implica construir…

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Sustainable Management of Suriname’s Oil and Gas Revenues

This white paper outlines a proposal for managing Suriname's oil and gas revenues through the Suriname Savings and Stabilization Fund…

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Bridging the Strait of Messina: A Geological, Seismic and Engineering Odyssey

The Messina Bridge project represents Italy's ambitious attempt to connect Sicily to the mainland through the world's longest suspension bridge.…

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Tracing Ancient Oils: De-methylated Hopanes in the Maracaibo Basin, Venezuela.

In 1986, Marcel Chin-A-Lien was part of 3-persons team conducted a pivotal study on the Maracaibo Basin, revealing the significance…

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Revolutionizing Oil Exploration in the Maracaibo Basin, 1980

In 1980, a team at PDVSA's Meneven division utilized seismic stratigraphy to revolutionize oil exploration in the Maracaibo Basin. Their…

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Chevron’s $53 Billion Acquisition of Hess: A Strategic Overview & Stabroek Block Crown Jewel

Marcel Chin-A-Lien analyzes Chevron’s $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation, detailing its strategic implications for the energy sector, arbitration outcomes,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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