eyesonbrasil Rethinking Economic Foundations Amsterdam, 28th of August 2024 – Steven Coutinho, often referred to as the “Philosopher Banker,” has introduced groundbreaking concepts aimed at transforming Suriname’s economy. His approach, detailed in his book “Thinking Outside Nature’s Box,” emphasizes moving away from a reliance on commodities and towards a diversified, value-added economy1. For Brazil, which…
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Damage by illegal Brazilian garimpeiros in Suriname not discussed. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 25 August 2024 — When Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his former US colleague Bill Clinton met during a recent telephone conversation earlier this week they discussed climate change, energy transition and the protection of forests, among several other environmental issues. What…
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Not only Oil & Gas eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 23 August 2023 — An effort by Suriname to secure payment for its own forest cover – with a potential assist from recently discovered offshore oil and gas – is well on its way. The country is currently sizzling and we’re not only talking about the outside temperature. Transition finance is…
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So is neighbour Guyana eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, August 3rd, 2024– There is a very strong possibility Suriname could become a strong and pivotal oil and gas development player the coming years. With the potential to significantly influence global energy dynamics, according to Mr. Patrick Jelinek, a well known source in the Oil and Gas environment. According to Mr. Patrick Jelinek, the cards Guyana holds at this point of the game are so strong it’s difficult…
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and Common Sense eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 19 june 2024– Suraya Jiawan-Nanan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Haukes Construction Company in Suriname, is urging local businesses to elevate their standards to meet international requirements as the country prepares for a surge in its oil industry. Jiawan-Nanan, at the recent Suriname Energy Oil and Gas Summit, emphasized that achieving…
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eyesonbrasil Digicel Group has commissioned its undersea fiber optic cable, Deep Blue One. This significant investment in international submarine capacity will greatly improve connectivity in the Caribbean and South America, particularly for French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago, Digicel announced in a press release. Digicel’s advanced fiber optic network will provide seamless connectivity…
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Economic Development Suriname may take off eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, June 5th 2024– According to TotalEnergies, an agreement was concluded between Staatsolie NV of Suriname and the French Oil and Gas company on the field development area, maximizing the value for Suriname and the Block 58 co-venturers over the 25 years Production Period. In addition, the hull for…
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Latest Global Fossil Fuel Players eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 27 May 2024– Namibia has the potential to replicate Suriname’s and Guyana’s success in the oil sector, said NJ Ayuk, Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. In a recent conversation with Petroleum Economist’s editor-in-chief, Paul Hickin, Ayuk praised the new oil rich countries for their rich geological resources but…
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Hopeful signs for the country eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 20 may 2024–Petronas’ Roystonea-1 and Fusaea-1 discoveries in Block 52 offshore Suriname are estimated to hold recoverable resources approaching 400 million barrels, according to new numbers released by UK-based consultancy group Wood Mackenzie. “This could be enough to support an FPSO [floating production storage and offloading vessel] with…
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Plus 12.5 trillion Cubic Feet of Gas eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 20 May 2024–The Consultancy Group of Wood Mackenzie has put Suriname’s oil resource count at more than 2.4 billion barrels and its natural gas resources at 12.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf). Based on WoodMac’s numbers, assuming one trillion cubic feet of gas equals 176 million barrels of…
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