Staatsolie is calling on Surinamese businesses to participate in the 2026 edition of its Blue Wave Supplier Development Program, aimed at preparing local firms for offshore opportunities.
In a LinkedIn post on April 8, 2026, the state oil company announced an upcoming information session for interested companies. “The offshore sector offers plenty of opportunities for local growth and entrepreneurship,” Staatsolie stated.
The program, launched in 2024 in collaboration with ExxonMobil and Chevron, supports local suppliers in meeting international industry requirements. “With the Blue Wave Supplier Development Program, together with international oil companies, we support Surinamese companies in meeting international standards for safety, quality and business operations,” the company explained.
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Staatsolie said the initiative is designed to strengthen local participation in offshore developments. “By developing this knowledge and skills locally, Surinamese suppliers increase their opportunities in the sector… In this way, we ensure that the offshore developments contribute as much as possible to our own country and our people,” it noted.
The company encouraged businesses seeking growth to register for the program’s information day on April 16, 2026.
“Do you also want to grow?” Staatsolie asked. “Then register for the info day of the BlueWave Development Program on April 16, 2026!”
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The program forms part of efforts to position local companies to compete for contracts in Suriname’s expanding offshore oil and gas sector, where Chevron holds interests across multiple blocks, including operatorship in Block 5 and Block 7.
