The article highlights the essential yet unexpected training requirements for offshore workers in Suriname, drawn from the author’s experiences in Dutch training programs. It emphasizes the importance of safety drills, humor, camaraderie, and thorough preparation. Suggestions include incorporating statistical data and insights from local workers to enhance training relevance and effectiveness.

This document outlines a conceptual design for a Floating LNG facility in Suriname’s Block 52, emphasizing its potential based on geological assessments. With a focus on sustainable energy development, the project aims to harmonize technical efficiency with environmental stewardship while providing economic growth opportunities for Suriname. A feasibility study is forthcoming.

Suriname and Guyana oils primarily derive from the Aptian-Cenomanian-Turonian Canje Formation, rich in Type II kerogen under anoxic conditions. These oils showcase distinctive geochemical signatures, suggesting significant algal input, high quality, and economic potential. A secondary Jurassic system offers additional exploration opportunities, enhancing the region’s attractiveness for energy investments.

President Irfaan Ali emphasizes the urgent development of a deepwater port in Berbice, envisioned to transform Guyana’s economy by enhancing trade logistics, creating thousands of jobs, and boosting regional GDP. This facility aims to streamline shipping routes, facilitate energy export, and anchor comprehensive development, ultimately establishing Guyana as a global trading hub.