Halliburton has secured major integrated well construction contracts for the GranMorgu deepwater development offshore Suriname, marking another step forward for the country’s first offshore oil project. The award, announced on July 13, covers drilling and completions services under a long-term program for operator TotalEnergies.
Halliburton said it will deploy a fully integrated digital and automation execution model that combines planning, engineering and operations to improve performance, accelerate learning and reduce the total cost of well construction.
“This award reflects the value of integrated execution, collaboration, and digital technology in complex deepwater developments,” said Franco Delano, Halliburton’s Vice President for the Caribbean. “The GranMorgu project demonstrates how aligned teams and advanced well construction capabilities support safe, efficient delivery and maximize asset value for our customers.”
The company said it will use integrated digital workflows, real-time data and remote operations control during drilling and completions to improve well placement accuracy and delivery assurance. The system will connect surface operations with subsurface execution to enhance hydrocarbon recovery while lowering TotalEnergies’ overall well construction costs.
Halliburton said the project also includes investments aimed at strengthening Suriname’s local energy sector. Working with local suppliers, the company upgraded its liquid mud and cement plant and supported the construction of the country’s first completions and drilling workshop equipped with advanced maintenance and repair capabilities.
The company said it will prioritize hiring local talent and working with local suppliers as the project progresses. Halliburton added that the development establishes the first global alliance between Halliburton, TotalEnergies and Noble while supporting the expansion of Suriname’s offshore energy industry.
GranMorgu is Suriname’s first offshore oil development. It is located in Block 58, about 150 kilometers off the coast of Suriname, and will develop the Sapakara and Krabdagu discoveries. TotalEnergies operates the project with APA Corporation and Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. as partners. First oil is targeted in 2028.
