Category: PSC and Legal Matters
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Energy, Gas2Shore, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Memoires, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Sloanea, Stabroek Block, Strategy, UncategorizedGranMorgu: Revolutionizing Suriname’s Oil Future
The essay outlines the vision and journey of GranMorgu, from the conceptualization of the Golden Lane in 2008-2010 to anticipated first oil production in 2028. It emphasises the importance of geological understanding and national preparation in securing Suriname’s petroleum future, highlighting the necessity of robust contractual frameworks and fiscal mechanisms.
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Architecture, Aruba, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Energy, Energy Strategy, Flora and Fauna, For Sale, Gas2Shore, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Maracaibo Basin, New Refinery, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, Travel, Trinidad, Uncategorized, Venezuela, World LitteratureThe Birth of Oil: Exploring La Luna’s Role in Petroleum Systems
The essay reflects on the author’s enduring connection to La Luna, a key petroleum source rock, explored through personal anecdotes and professional insights. It discusses the significance of source rocks in the Guyana–Suriname Basin, illustrating geological principles alongside a narrative about love and memory, culminating in a meditation on time and transformation.
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Gas2Shore, Geological Poetry, Geopolitics, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Maracaibo Basin, Oil Trading, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, UncategorizedPetroleum Arithmetic: Unpacking Guyana-Suriname’s Oil Equation
The Guyana–Suriname Basin’s petroleum potential is significant, with over 300 billion barrels generated, yet only about 12 billion barrels recoverable. Efficient conversion from generated to recoverable resources is complex, influenced by geological and economic factors. Future exploration should focus on areas with unexplained petroleum balances for potential discoveries.
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Architecture, Aruba, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Energy, Energy Strategy, Flora and Fauna, For Sale, Gas2Shore, Geological Poetry, Geopolitics, Geoscience, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Craton, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Literatura, Maracaibo Basin, Memoires, Mineral Exploration, New Refinery, 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, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, Travel, Trinidad, Uncategorized, Venezuela, World LitteratureRevolutionizing Energy Intelligence in the Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela and Caribbean with GLIAG
The GLIAG Intelligence Platform aims to provide independent, regionally focused petroleum intelligence for South America and the Caribbean, challenging established global providers. With almost fifty years of experience, it offers premium insights while promoting local capabilities. Educational access is free for qualifying universities, reinforcing commitment to regional progress and self-sufficiency.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Mineral Exploration, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, UncategorizedExploring Critical Minerals: Suriname’s Offshore Opportunities
Suriname must strategically explore its deep offshore for critical minerals under UNCLOS, focusing first on legal and geological knowledge. The country should develop a robust framework that prioritises exploration and data acquisition before considering extraction. This approach not only defends national sovereignty but ensures informed decisions on resource management and environmental protection.
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Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Curaçao, Energy, Energy Strategy, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Oil Trading, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Source rocks, Trinidad, Uncategorized, VenezuelaLoran-Manatee: Geopolitics and Gas Insights
The GLIAG report examines the re-emergence of the Loran-Manatee gas field, now operational through partnerships involving bp, Shell, and others. It highlights the transformation of the Caribbean gas market, emphasising infrastructure’s role in stability and regional dynamics amid geopolitical shifts, particularly for Europe’s energy diversification efforts.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geological Poetry, Geopolitics, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Mineral Exploration, Oil Trading, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, UncategorizedGas-to-Shore and Refinery: Projecting Suriname’s Cash Waterfall
· INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM The Enhanced Waterfall An Illustrative Fiscal-Capture Model for Gas-to-Shore and the New Refinery — Inside Suriname’s Sovereign Cash Waterfall, 2026–2050 GLIAG Flagship Essay · 12 August 2026Second Companion to GG-2026-029-NScA, “Debt Before Oil” · Extends GG-2026-030-VBW, “Value Beyond the Wellhead”STANDFIRST Value Beyond the Wellhead (GG-2026-030-VBW) classified Gas-to-Shore (GtS) and New Refinery (NR) value into…
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Architecture, Energy, Gas2Shore, Geopolitics, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), New Refinery, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, UncategorizedSuriname’s Petroleum Future: Debt vs. Net Sovereign Cash
GLIAG N.V.’s essay outlines Suriname’s petroleum finance challenges, emphasising the importance of measuring Net Sovereign Cash Available (NSCA) rather than gross revenue. The analysis critiques current financial models, correcting misconceptions about production revenue and sovereign debt obligations. The author advocates for a cash-flow management approach to ensure sustainable fiscal policy in Suriname’s oil sector.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Craton, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, New Refinery, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, Trinidad, Uncategorized, VenezuelaGuyana Suriname Super Basin – Production-Depletion & Fiscal Revenue Outlook
The Guyana–Suriname Basin is transitioning from exploration to management of production and fiscal recovery as it matures. Stabroek remains dominant, while GranMorgu, starting in 2028, will extend production. Suriname’s strategy should focus on managing depletion and optimising revenue, ensuring sustained sovereign value beyond initial developments.
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Energy, Gas2Shore, Geopolitics, Geoscience, GLIAG Doctrine, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), New Refinery, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, UncategorizedCommercialization Challenges in the Guyana-Suriname Basin
The GLIAG paper discusses the transition of the Guyana–Suriname Basin from discovery to development, identifying a second class of petroleum assets that supermajors may overlook. It emphasises the importance of operatorship, infrastructure, and fiscal frameworks in determining project commerciality, advocating for strategic preparation to create conditions that enable mid-tier operatorship and asset consolidation.
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