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Energy Chamber urges gas independence amid Venezuela’s suspension of energy deals

The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago is urging the government to accelerate efforts to boost domestic gas production following Venezuela’s decision to suspend...
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Natonya Scipio’s story of dedication and impact in Guyana’s oil industry

When it comes to safety in the oil and gas industry, Natonya Scipio believes the smallest actions often make the biggest difference. As a...
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Oil and gas portfolio officially gains independence under Suriname’s new ministry

Suriname has officially established the Ministry of Oil, Gas & Environment, following the publication of State Decree S.B. 2025 No. 124 on October 22....
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Noble expands backlog to US$7 billion amid lower quarterly earnings

Noble Corporation reported a net loss of US$21 million for the third quarter of 2025, as rig utilization and revenue declined, but the company...
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‘We will hunt and kill them’: Hegseth announces strikes that killed 14, eight more than last week’s attack

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced today via his X (formerly Twitter) page, that “at the direction of President Trump”, the Department of War...
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Energy Chamber urges gas independence amid Venezuela’s suspension of energy deals

The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago is urging the government to accelerate efforts to boost domestic gas production following Venezuela’s decision to suspend...
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Natonya Scipio’s story of dedication and impact in Guyana’s oil industry

When it comes to safety in the oil and gas industry, Natonya Scipio believes the smallest actions often make the biggest difference. As a...
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Oil and gas portfolio officially gains independence under Suriname’s new ministry

Suriname has officially established the Ministry of Oil, Gas & Environment, following the publication of State Decree S.B. 2025 No. 124 on October 22....
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Noble expands backlog to US$7 billion amid lower quarterly earnings

Noble Corporation reported a net loss of US$21 million for the third quarter of 2025, as rig utilization and revenue declined, but the company...
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‘We will hunt and kill them’: Hegseth announces strikes that killed 14, eight more than last week’s attack

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced today via his X (formerly Twitter) page, that “at the direction of President Trump”, the Department of War...
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Oil and gas portfolio officially gains independence under Suriname’s new ministry

Suriname has officially established the Ministry of Oil, Gas & Environment, following the publication of State Decree S.B. 2025 No. 124 on October 22....

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The PAA Series: Environmental Management – Decommissioning (Part 3)

In PAA Series: Environmental Management - Decommissioning Part 2, we highlighted that, “The most significant steps in reducing adverse environmental influence are for the...

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Oil and gas portfolio officially gains independence under Suriname’s new ministry

Suriname has officially established the Ministry of Oil, Gas & Environment, following the publication of State Decree S.B. 2025 No. 124 on October 22....
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Suriname promises green growth: Offshore oil to fund forest protection

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As Suriname prepares for its first major offshore oil production, President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons said the government is committed to...
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Minister Brunings underscores Suriname’s green leadership at Pre-COP30

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PARAMARIBO, SURINAME - In the run-up to the 30th Session of the COP30 (United Nations Climate Change Conference) scheduled...
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Suriname’s GranMorgu offshore oil project is 23% complete 

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PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – On Tuesday, October 21, representatives from TotalEnergies and Staatsolie met with President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons to report...
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‘My people must benefit’ – Suriname President in push for local-content laws as production looms

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With the start of offshore oil production just a few years away, Suriname’s President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is focusing on...
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Guyana-Suriname Basin, Brazil among busiest regions this year for high-impact drill campaigns

High impact exploration drilling is expected to remain stable in 2025, with 65-75 wells targeted for completion, compared to 69 in 2024. In this...
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Noble Developer to drill three wells offshore Suriname

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Noble Corporation announced on Monday that it has entered an agreement with PETRONAS Suriname E&P B.V. for the high-specification...
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Shell plans new offshore drilling in Suriname’s Block 65

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BG International Limited (Shell) is seeking approval from Suriname’s National Environment Authority (NMA) to conduct an exploration drilling program...
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Guyana, Suriname can meet 11% of mid-2030s LNG supply gap – WoodMac

Energy data analytics provider Wood Mackenzie said Guyana and Suriname can supply up to 12 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) of liquefied natural...
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SBM Offshore’s Fast4Ward hull reserved by TotalEnergies for Suriname’s first oil development

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TotalEnergies has reserved SBM Offshore's Fast4Ward® hull for its first development offshore Suriname. SBM Offshore made the announcement on Thursday. "SBM...
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Trinidad hopeful existing gas infrastructure gives it edge over rising stars Guyana and Suriname

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Trinidad and Tobago's Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Stuart Young, said the country is advantaged in terms of...
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Petronas, ExxonMobil make third Block 52 discovery offshore Suriname 

Petronas has added to Suriname’s oil bounty with a new discovery in Block 52 at the Fusaea-1 exploration well.  The prospect is located about 170...
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Petrobras replicates Guyana, Suriname success with second discovery at Potiguar Basin

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Petrobras has struck oil in a well located in Brazil’s Potiguar Basin, during a campaign it embarked on in...
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Petronas, Exxon hit oil jackpot with second discovery at Block 52 offshore Suriname

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Petronas Suriname has announced a major oil discovery at the Roystonea-1 exploration well in block 52.  The successful drilling, carried...
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How exploration and production are governed in Suriname – Part 1

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – Suriname’s petroleum industry is governed by the Petroleum Law of 1990, enacted in 1991 (S.B. 1991 no. 7) and amended in...

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UAL launches new Caribbean shuttle service to enhance regional trade connectivity

UAL (Universal Africa Lines) has introduced the UAL Caribbean Shuttle, a fixed 9-day loop service linking Point Lisas (Trinidad & Tobago), Georgetown (Guyana), and...

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