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QatarEnergy Forms Partnerships For Production Sharing In Offshore Blocks In Suriname

Written by Paulo Nogueira
Published on 15/12/2023 at 15:28
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QatarEnergy Signs Production Sharing Agreements for Marine Areas in Suriname, with 30% Stake and Operator in Deep Water.

QatarEnergy announced last Friday the signing of two production sharing contracts regarding two marine areas off the coast of Suriname, these rights were obtained during an auction held in June this year, according to a statement released by the company.

Additionally, QatarEnergy acquired a 40% interest in Block 65, with Shell acting as the operator holding the remaining 60%, as indicated in the statement.

QatarEnergy Acquires 30% Stake in Marine Areas in Suriname

QatarEnergy acquired a 30% stake in Blocks 64 and 65, located about 200 kilometers off the coast of Suriname, at water depths of around 1,500 meters. The acquisition was made through a recently held auction, consolidating QatarEnergy’s presence in South America.

This acquisition is part of QatarEnergy’s efforts to expand its global presence, solidifying its position as a leading operator in the energy sector. The production sharing agreements ensure that QatarEnergy has an active role in the development and production of oil and gas in these marine areas.

The challenging water depths present an exciting opportunity for QatarEnergy to demonstrate its technical and operational expertise. With the acquisition of these blocks, QatarEnergy is uniquely positioned to contribute to Suriname’s energy future and further strengthen its ties to the region.

QatarEnergy is committed to ensuring the sustainable development of its assets, seeking opportunities to collaborate with local communities and protect the environment. The participation in Blocks 64 and 65 represents another significant step in QatarEnergy’s growth and success trajectory in the global energy industry.

With this acquisition, QatarEnergy further reinforces its position as one of the world’s leading energy companies, demonstrating its commitment to innovation, excellence, and leadership in the sector.

(Reuters – Reporting by Adam Makary and Ahmed Tolba; editing by Jan Harvey)

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Graduated in Electrical Engineering from one of the country's technical education institutions, the Instituto Federal Fluminense - IFF (formerly CEFET), he worked for several years in the offshore oil and gas, energy, and construction sectors. Today, with over 8,000 publications in online magazines and blogs on the energy sector, the focus is to provide real-time information on the Brazilian job market, macro and microeconomics, and entrepreneurship. For questions, suggestions, and corrections, please contact us at informe@clickpetroleoegas.com.br. Please note that we do not accept resumes at this contact.

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