Suriname Becomes New Giant in Latin America: 13 Billion Barrels of Oil Discovered in the Equatorial Margin!

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 01/03/2025 at 13:53

Updated on 01/03/2025 at 13:54

Com investimentos de US$ 9,5 bilhões e perfuração de 10 novos poços offshore até 2025, o Suriname avança na corrida do petróleo e já acumula 13 bilhões de barris de petróleo na Margem Equatorial!

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In Recent Years, Suriname Has Gained Spotlight in the Oil and Gas Sector, Accumulating Significant Discoveries in Its Equatorial Margin. With a Favorable Regulatory Environment and a Great Exploration Potential, the Country Has Attracted the Interest of Industry Giants, Consolidating Itself as a New Global Energy Hub and Capturing Billions of Barrels of Oil.

The Guiana-Suriname Basin Has Been One of the Most Promising Regions for Oil Exploration in the Last Decade. Guyana Has Already Discovered Over 13 Billion Barrels of Oil, and Now Suriname is Following the Same Path, with Increasing Investments in Offshore Well Drilling.

Starting in 2024, the Country is Set to Receive Robust Investments for the Drilling of at Least 10 Offshore Wells. This Move is Driven by Interest from Large Oil Companies and the Need to Expand Oil Barrel Production, Making Suriname a Strategic Destination for New Projects.

Increase in Investments and New Offshore Projects

Suriname’s Oil and Gas Sector Has Been Growing Rapidly. Between 2020 and 2023, Investments in the Upstream Segment Rose from US$ 348 Million to US$ 514 Million, Reflecting the Increase in Exploratory Activity. According to Consulting Firm Rystad Energy, Capital Investments in the Country Are Expected to Reach US$ 9.5 Billion Between 2024 and 2027.

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Major Blocks and the Participation of Major Oil Companies

The Giants Shell, TotalEnergies, Chevron, and Petronas Are Leading the Exploration of Oil Barrels in Suriname's Equatorial Margin. The State-Owned Staatsolie is Also Involved, with a 20% Stake in the Araku Deep-1 Project. — The Giants Shell, TotalEnergies, Chevron, and Petronas Are Leading the Exploration of Oil Barrels in Suriname’s Equatorial Margin. The State-Owned Staatsolie is Also Involved, with a 20% Stake in the Araku Deep-1 Project.

Suriname Has Attracted the Attention of Major Industry Players, Such as Shell, TotalEnergies, and Chevron. One of the Most Promising Blocks is Block 58, Which Exhibits Geological Characteristics Similar to Those of Guyana, Increasing the Chances of Success in Exploration.

Another Highlight is the Araku Deep-1 Project, Marking Shell’s First Drilling in the Region. This Discovery May Open Paths for the Exploration of Deeper Layers, Making Suriname Even More Attractive for New Investments. The State-Owned Staatsolie Also Holds a 20% Stake in This Project, Ensuring an Active Role in Expanding Offshore Exploration.

Infrastructure for So Many Barrels of Oil and Technology for Offshore Exploration

To Enable Offshore Production, Suriname is Betting on Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading Units (FPSO). The FPSO of the GranMorgu Project Will Have the Capacity to Produce 220,000 Barrels of Oil Per Day, Store 2 Million Barrels, and Process Up to 500 Million Cubic Feet of Gas Per Day.

In Addition to Production Capacity, the Technology Embedded in the FPSO Will Help Reduce the Environmental Impact of Exploration by Eliminating Routine Gas Flaring and Ensuring a More Sustainable Process.

The Time for Project Development Has Also Been Optimized. In the Guiana-Suriname Basin, the Average Time from Discovery to Production Has Decreased from Six Years to About Four Years, Increasing Operational Efficiency for Oil Companies.

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Jose Edélzio Melo dos Santos

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03/03/2025 15:13

E por aqui o ministério da Marina proibindo esta exploração, por muito menos o Lulinha demitiu o presidente da Petrobrás, tá faltando pulso, cullhão e dispensar a Marina que não funciona, vejam os incêndios na amazônia, nada faz, fraquinha, fraquíssima.

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