Category: Poesía
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Culture, Curaçao, Energy, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, GLIAG Doctrine, Literatura, Memoires, Petroleum Economics, Poesía, Religion, Subsurface, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, Travel, Uncategorized, World LitteratureFarewell to Jan Willem Pronk: A Tribute from the Class of 1969
IN MEMORIAM | JAN WILLEM PRONK IN MEMORIAM Jan Willem Pronk 9 April 1950 – 23 July 2026 — ◆ — MAESTRO JW • THE GREAT GATSBY • FRIEND FOR FIFTY-SEVEN YEARS “Friendship, like geology, is not measured only by the years visible at the surface, but by the depth of the layers beneath.” A…
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Culture, Curaçao, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Suriname, Travel, UncategorizedJourneying Through France: A Geologist’s Travel Memoir
The second chapter of “Memoirs of the First Curaçao Petroleum Geologist” recounts a transformative journey through France towards Spain by two geology students, reflecting on the landscape’s geological history. They observe the contrasts between French and Dutch driving styles, the significance of patience in travel and geology, and the profound lessons of independence and discovery…
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Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Literatura, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Travel, Uncategorized
Memories of a Geologist: A Journey Through France to Riaño
In “From Leiden to Riaño,” Dr. Marcel Chin-A-Lien reflects on a pivotal 1970 journey that shaped his career as a petroleum geologist. He and a fellow student traverse landscapes that become classrooms, learning valuable lessons about independence, geology, and life. Their experiences highlight how journeys can profoundly influence one’s trajectory.
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Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Literatura, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Suriname, Travel, Uncategorized, World LitteratureMemoirs of a Geologist: Exploring Spain’s Mountains
GLIAG — PETROLEUM ENERGY INSIGHTS MEMOIRS OF A PETROLEUM GEOLOGIST FROM LEIDEN TO RIAÑO ( 1970 ) Volume I Chapter One — Southward Drs. M.P.T. Chin-A-Lien, MBA, M.Sc., Ing. Geologist – 20th July 2026 Certified Professional Geologist Nr. 5201-1996 (AAPG) · Chartered European Geologist Nr. 92-1996 (EFG) · Energy Negotiator, June 2021 (AIEN) Principal Founding…
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Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, GLIAG Doctrine, Literatura, Poems, Poesía, Science, Travel, World LitteratureLessons from Deep Time: The Valley Beneath Waters
The piece reflects on humanity’s perception of time, particularly through geology’s lens, contrasting the fleeting nature of human existence with the permanence of geological history. It recounts the village of Riaño, its eventual submergence under a reservoir, and the lessons learned from observing both the landscape and memory, which endures far beyond physical loss.
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Culture, Literatura, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Travel, UncategorizedA Timeless Summer Love: Reflections in Crémenes
The poem “The Summer That Stayed Twenty” reflects on a profound, youthful love experienced in the village of Crémenes. The narrator, initially focused on the mountains, finds unexpected beauty in a relationship that transcends time. Memories of simple moments evoke a sense of enduring connection, illustrating how love can shape one’s journey.
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Culture, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Literatura, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, UncategorizedCuentos Peregrinos: La Conexión entre Geología y Relatos
The narrative intertwines geology and literature, illustrating how human experiences can echo across time. The author reflects on a pivotal week in Bujaraloz, where an unexpected pause led to profound self-discovery. Years later, reading García Márquez’s work reconnects him with that time, revealing how stories and lives intersect across eras.
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Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geopolitics, Geoscience, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, PSC and Legal Matters, Religion, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, UncategorizedTransforming Suriname’s Petroleum Strategy Through Systems Thinking
GLIAGOGRAPH A GLIAG SYSTEMS THINKING INJECTION FOR SURINAME The Exploration Intelligence Ecosystem Why national petroleum wealth depends on a capability that regenerates, not merely a resource that depletes Marcel P.T. Chin-A-Lien – Principal Founding Partner & Chief ArchitectGLIAG N.V. — Golden Lane Investments Advisory Group – 17th July 2026 Suriname is approaching a strategic inflection…
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Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geological Poetry, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Craton, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Maracaibo Basin, Oil Trading, Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, Poesía, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname, Trinidad, Uncategorized, Venezuela, World LitteratureGLIAG: Strategic Intelligence for Petroleum Decision-Makers
GLIAG is an independent advisory group specialising in petroleum intelligence, integrating data with strategic insights for governments and investors. By analysing geological, commercial, and legal dimensions, GLIAG provides decision-ready intelligence that bridges the gap between raw information and actionable strategies, ultimately transforming energy resources into national development outcomes.
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Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Flora and Fauna, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Guyana Craton, Poems, PoesíaTransformative Summers Mapping the Alps
In 1973 and 1974, four geology students from the University of Leiden mapped the Montgenèvre–Chenaillet Ophiolite in the Cottian Alps, discovering remnants of the Jurassic oceanic lithosphere. Their fieldwork solidified their understanding of plate tectonics, fostering lasting friendships and a deep appreciation for geological sciences amidst stunning landscapes.
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