TotalEnergies EP Suriname B.V. (TEPSR) hosted a supplier development workshop to strengthen local waste management capacity as Suriname prepares for offshore oil production.
The workshop was held on August 19 at the Assuria Event Centre in Paramaribo. It brought together industry partners, government representatives, waste management and recycling companies, and suppliers serving the energy sector.
TEPSR said the event aimed to increase awareness of industry waste management requirements. It was also designed to help Surinamese small and medium-sized enterprises improve their capabilities and readiness.
Discussions focused on developing a sustainable waste management ecosystem for Suriname’s emerging offshore energy industry. Participants also examined how investments in local services could strengthen the country’s broader waste management capacity and support a circular economy.
Andre Glowacz, Vice President Operations at TEPSR, said proper waste management would support responsible energy development, environmental protection, and safe operations.
“Collaboration is essential. No single company can build a sustainable waste management ecosystem alone; it requires international and national oil companies, contractors, service providers, regulators, and local suppliers to work together, align expectations and standards, and develop local solutions that are capable, compliant, commercially viable, and sustainable,” Glowacz said.
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TEPSR Environmental Manager Pauline Macronald outlined the company’s waste management requirements. She highlighted the need for infrastructure, certified management systems, and cooperation among the government, suppliers, and investors.
The National Environmental Authority and the Ministry of Oil, Gas and Environment also delivered presentations. The sessions covered hazardous waste management, offshore operational standards, logistics services, and workforce competency development.
The initiative comes as TotalEnergies advances the GranMorgu development in Block 58, about 150 kilometers offshore Suriname. The US$10.5 billion project will develop the Sapakara and Krabdagu fields, which contain nearly 750 million barrels of recoverable resources.
TotalEnergies operates GranMorgu with a 40% interest. APA Corporation holds another 40%, while Suriname’s national oil company, Staatsolie, holds the remaining 20%.
The project’s floating production, storage, and offloading vessel will be capable of producing 220,000 barrels per day. First oil is expected in 2028. TotalEnergies estimates that between US$1 billion and US$1.5 billion will be spent on local content during the development.
The August 19 workshop ended with the establishment of a task force to support the continued development of Suriname’s waste management sector.
