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The Next Billion Barrels May Lie Just Beside the Golden Lane, Suriname Open For Offers

Suriname is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most attractive frontier basins, offering many reasons for international players to consider investing in Suriname. Recent offshore successes underscore the country’s potential, supported by good geology, attractive fiscal terms, a professional NOC and low above-ground risks.

Staatsolie finances new GMD archive building

Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. is financing the construction of a new archive building for the Geological Mining Service (GMD). Through this initiative, Staatsolie contributes to the safe preservation of drill cuttings and drill cores that are of great importance to Suriname’s geological knowledge.

Staatsolie ends 2025 strong with a focus on sustainable growth

Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. has achieved its production and financial targets for 2025. Offshore developments are progressing according to plan.

PETRONAS Completes Drilling of Caiman-1 Well in Block 52

PETRONAS Suriname has completed drilling of the Caiman-1 exploration well in Block 52 offshore Suriname on 6 December 2025.

The Next Billion Barrels May Lie Just Beside the Golden Lane, Suriname Open For Offers

Staatsolie finances new GMD archive building

Staatsolie ends 2025 strong with a focus on sustainable growth

PETRONAS Completes Drilling of Caiman-1 Well in Block 52

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57 Surinamese companies certified through Blue Wave Program

Fifty-seven Surinamese companies have completed the third edition of the Blue Wave Supplier Development Program. They received their certificates on December 3, 2025. The Blue Wave program is an initiative of Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. (State Oil Company Suriname) and is supported by Chevron, Qatar Energy, TotalEnergies, and PetroChina.

Staatsolie Initiates Seismic Study in Shallow Offshore

On November 20, 2025, seismic research began in the shallow offshore area off the coast of Saramacca and Coronie. This survey is a joint project between Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V., the Chinese Bureau of Geophysical Prospecting (BGP Offshore), and the Norwegian/American company Tomlinson Geophysical Services Inc. (TGS).

Staatsolie Launches Open-Door Offering

Today Staatsolie has 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.

Launch Open-Door Offering

Welcome at the launch of Suriname's Open-Door Offering!

Staatsolie approves Commercial Field for Sloanea-1 Gas Discovery in Block 52

Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. (Staatsolie) is pleased to announce its approval on 11 November 2025 of the Commercial Field for the Sloanea-1 gas discovery, located in Block 52 offshore Suriname. This achievement represents a significant step forward in developing Suriname’s offshore petroleum resources and underscores the continued collaboration between Staatsolie and PETRONAS Suriname Exploration & Production B.V. (PETRONAS Suriname).

Staatsolie signs contracts for Block 9 & Block 10

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. signed Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) for offshore Blocks 9 and 10. The contracts were signed with the operators PETRONAS Suriname E&P B.V. (Block 9) and Chevron Suriname Exploration Limited (Block 10).

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