Venezuela and Suriname ink energy deals

HOUSTON, TEXAS  (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 11.Sep.2026, Words: 149) — In a significant step toward regional collaboration, Venezuela and Suriname signed an energy agreement that promises to transform hydrocarbon production in the region.  The agreement looks to strengthening ties between the 2 countries South American countries. Venezuela’s interim […]

PETRONAS reports record revenue of RM152.4bn in 1H:26 

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA (By PETRONAS, 28.Aug.2026, Words: 744) — For the first half of the financial year ended 30 June 2026 (1H 2026), PETRONAS recorded revenue of RM152.4bn, reflecting disciplined and orchestrated execution, coupled with operational reliability and commercial excellence amid a challenging macro environment. PETRONAS remains focused on safeguarding energy […]

Halliburton inks construction deals for GranMorgu offshore Suriname

HOUSTON, TEXAS  (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Jul.2026, Words: 284) — Halliburton won a major integrated well construction contracts for the GranMorgu deepwater development offshore Suriname, operated by France’s TotalEnergies.  Halliburton will apply integrated digital workflows, real time data and remote operations control for drilling and completions to improve […]

PRESS DIGEST 13 JUL 2026: Rubio’s control over VEN; BRA diesel subsidy; El Niño in ECU

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Jul.2026, Words: 408) — The following briefs span company details on Brazil’s state-owned PETROBRAS, Halliburton, SLB, Liberty Energy, France’s TotalEnergies, Italy’s ENI, BMW Group, and EP Petroecuador, among others. The briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region […]

Venezuela and Suriname officials discuss Caribbean cooperation

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.May.2026, Words: 197) — Venezuela’s government, underling the interim leadership of Delcy RodrĂ­guez, announced plans to prioritizes direct dialogue and Caribbean cooperation.  This time with Suriname and as RodrĂ­guez received Suriname’s the minister of foreign affairs, international trade and cooperation Melvin Bouva, […]

Subsea7 and SLB OneSubsea ink strategic collab with PETRONAS Suriname

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Apr.2026, Words: 267) — Subsea7 signed a strategic collaboration agreement between PETRONAS Suriname E&P B.V., a subsidiary of PETRONAS and Subsea Integration Alliance (SIA), which comprises Subsea7 and SLB OneSubsea.   The agreement creates a long-term framework for close collaboration on field development […]

Noble reveals awards totaling $1.3bn, updates on Guyana, Trinidad and Suriname operations

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO and HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Jan.2026, Words: 610) — Noble Corporation plc announced new contract awards for 9 rigs comprising approximately $1.3bn of backlog, including a 3-year contract for the harsh environment semisubmersible Noble GreatWhite, which will expand the company’s existing Norway presence into […]

Staatsolie, BGP Offshore and TGS start Suriname shallow offshore seismic study 

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Nov.2025, Words: 419) — Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V., the Chinese Bureau of Geophysical Prospecting (BGP Offshore), and the Norwegian/American company Tomlinson Geophysical Services Inc. (TGS) started a joint seismic project in the Suriname shallow offshore area off the coast of Saramacca and […]

Staatsolie launches open-door offering for prolific Guiana Basin

PARAMAIBO, SURINAME (By Staatsolie, 24.Nov.2025, Words: 233) — Staatsolie launched its open-door offering, an initiative aimed at unlocking new exploration opportunities in the Guiana Basin, one of the world’s most prolific hydrocarbon basins.  Approximately 60% of Suriname’s offshore acreage is available, offering qualified Exploration and Production companies flexibility to access a […]

EAI brief: Staatsolie announces launch of open-door offering [video]

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Nov.2025, Words: 81) — State-owned Staatsolie announced launch of Suriname’s open-door offering. The offering aims to offer investors opportunities to unlock new exploration opportunities in the Guiana Basin, one of the world’s most prolific hydrocarbon basins.  ____________________ By Piero Stewart reporting from […]

PETRONAS and Staatsolie declare commerciality for Sloanea field offshore Suriname

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Nov.2025, Words: 315) — PETRONAS, through its wholly-owned subsidiary PETRONAS Suriname E&P B.V. (PSEPBV), together with Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V., achieved a significant milestone with the Declaration of Commerciality (DoC) of Sloanea field in block 52.  RELATED: Staatsolie, PETRONAS, ExxonMobil Ink Block 52 LoA

Finland tops annual global mining survey rankings, Ethiopia ranks last

VANCOUVER, BC (By Fraser Institute, 29.Jul.2025, Words: 263) — Finland is the most attractive jurisdiction in the world for mining investment, followed by Nevada and Alaska, according to the Annual Survey of Mining Companies released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian policy think-tank. “The Fraser Institute’s mining survey is the most comprehensive report […]

EAI brief: TotalEnergies CEO on Suriname GranMorgu and Argentina blocks

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Jul.2025, Words: 421) — TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné said things were moving fast related to its GranMorgu project offshore Suriname while the company looked to allocate larger capital to Suriname Block 53. He also said a binding offer for the company’s unconventional oil license […]

TotalEnergies reports strong 2Q:25 results [pdf download]

PARIS, FRANCE (By TotalEnergies, 24.Jul.2025, Words: 53) — TotalEnergies reported cash flow of $6.6bn in the second-quarter 2025, driven by production growth of its energies, demonstrating the company’s robustness in a lower price environment and maintains shareholder returns. TotalEnergies continued to successfully execute its balanced multi-energy strategy, supported by sustained […]

Suriname inaugurates first female president Jennifer Geerlings-Simons

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jul.2025, Words: 180) — Venezuela’s executive vice president Delcy RodrĂ­guez participated in the 15 Jul. 2025 inauguration of Suriname president Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. The event, held at the Anthony Nesty Sports Centre in the capital, Paramaribo, brought together prominent personalities from the […]

Staatsolie inks deals for $1.6bn syndicated credit facility for GranMorgu

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.May.2025, Words: 578) — Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), along with 16 other financial institutions reached an agreement with Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. for a $1.6bn long-term senior secured financing facility. The credit facility, structured by […]

Noble highlights backlog of $7.5bn, recent awards in Suriname and Colombia

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ian Silverman, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Apr.2025) — Noble Corporation said its backlog as of 28 Apr. 2025 stands at $7.5bn. This figure assumes 40% of available performance revenue realized on a combined basis under recent long-term contracts, and excludes mobilization and demobilization revenue. Noble said that subsequent to […]

EAI’s 1Q:25 “NRG Prospector” full version [183-pg emag download]

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Apr.2025, Words: 20,000) — Download Energy Analytics Institute‘s 183-page full version of the 1Q:25 NRG Prospector, which is only available to paying subscribers. And, this special price break ends soon. The 1Q:25 full version includes updates, analysis, features, commentaries and coverage from exclusive coverage […]

Bristow highlights headwinds amid opportunities in Nigeria, Brazil and Suriname

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2025, Words: 393) — Bristow Group Inc., a global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, expects market conditions to remain constructive in 2025-26 amid headwinds facing the global energy sector. “Increased activity in the offshore energy industry, a tighter equipment […]

CERAWeek by S&P Global Houston, 10-14 Mar. 2025

HOUSTON, TEXAS (S&P Global, 10.Feb.2025) — The 43rd annual gathering of CERAWeek by S&P Global—the world’s preeminent energy conference—will convene energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities, 10-14 Mar. 2025 in Houston. CERAWeek 2025: Moving Ahead: Energy strategies for […]

EAI reveals 2025 editorial calendar and SPAD opportunities

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Jan.2025, Words: 570) — Energy Analytics Institute (EAI), formerly LatinPetroleum.com, revealed its editorial calendar for 2025, which offers sponsorship and advertising (SPAD) opportunities to companies interested in the energy sectors in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region in particular and the global […]

TotalEnergies Ups Reserves Estimate in Block 58

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jan.2025) — TotalEnergies SA said the Sapakara and Krabdagu oil discoveries offshore Suriname hold recoverable reserves estimated at nearly 760 million barrels, up from an earlier estimate of over 750 million barrels. The GranMorgu project in Block 58 will develop the Sapakara […]

EVENT: Unlocking the Potential of Suriname

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Jan.2025) — Under the theme “Unlocking the Potential of Suriname: A Path Towards Growth and Prosperity,” IBC 2025 in Paramaribo will bring together local and international stakeholders for a three-day B2B conference.  The event will highlight investment opportunities, showcase innovative solutions, and foster […]

EAI’s 4Q:24 NRG Prospector condensed version [emagazine download]

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Jan.2025) — Download the 4Q:24 NRG Prospector eMagazine with updates, analysis, features, briefs and “heard on the street” from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Mexico, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, the US and Venezuela, as well as Asia, Europe and Africa […]

ExxonMobil Withdraws from Suriname Block 52

(Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Nov.2024) — ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Suriname B.V.  formally notified Suriname’s state-owned Staatsolie that it will withdraw from Suriname offshore Block 52 with an effective date of 14 Nov. 2024.  The withdrawal is part of ExxonMobil’s ongoing evaluation of assets in its global portfolio, Staatsolie said […]

Saipem inks $1.9bn contract for GranMorgu project offshore Suriname

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Nov.2024, Words: 418) — Saipem has been awarded an $1.9bn EPCI contract by TotalEnergies subsidiary TotalEnergies EP Suriname B.V. for the subsea development of the GranMorgu project offshore Suriname. Saipem’s scope of work entails the engineering, procurement, supply, construction, installation, pre-commissioning and assistance […]