Fossil Energy
Suriname’s offshore story just got bigger.
[Read more…] about Petronas is testing Block 52 offshore Suriname for oilSuriname launches three-year capacity-building programme
General – Better Future
Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname and theTax Department of Suriname have launched a three‑year programme aimed at strengthening the expertise of tax and customs officials in the oil and gas sector.
[Read more…] about Suriname launches three-year capacity-building programmeSuriname advancing dual-track gas strategy in Block 52
Fossil Energy – Suriname
Suriname is advancing a dual-track gas strategy in Block 52 as it moves towards offshore production, according to Annand Jagesar, managing director of the state-owned oil company Staatsolie.
[Read more…] about Suriname advancing dual-track gas strategy in Block 52Petronas drills first of four wells Offshore Suriname
Fossil Energy – Drilling
Petronas has completed drilling of the Caiman-1 exploration well in Block 52 offshore Suriname, marking the first well in its four-well 2025–2026 drilling campaign in the block.
[Read more…] about Petronas drills first of four wells Offshore SurinameStaatsolie launches seismic survey in shallow offshore blocks
Fossil Energy – Seismic Survey
Staatsolie began a significant seismic survey on November 20 in the shallow offshore area near Saramacca and Coronie.
[Read more…] about Staatsolie launches seismic survey in shallow offshore blocksStaatsolie approves commercial field for Sloanea-1 discovery in Block 52
Fossil Energy – Commercial Field Approval
Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname has approved the Commercial Field for the Sloanea-1 gas discovery in Block 52 offshore Suriname.
[Read more…] about Staatsolie approves commercial field for Sloanea-1 discovery in Block 52Staatsolie signs contracts for Block 9 & Block 10
Fossil Energy – Suriname
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname signed Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) for offshore Blocks 9 and 10.
[Read more…] about Staatsolie signs contracts for Block 9 & Block 10Staatsolie to begin shallow offshore seismic survey in October
Fossil Energy – Suriname
Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname (Staatsolie) says it will launch a seismic survey in the Shallow Offshore area as part of efforts to assess the country’s resource potential.
[Read more…] about Staatsolie to begin shallow offshore seismic survey in OctoberPresident Suriname and Staatsolie management examine current operations
General – Suriname
One week ago, President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons welcomed the Staatsolie management team to her office for a comprehensive update on the company’s current state of affairs.
[Read more…] about President Suriname and Staatsolie management examine current operationsHess to exit Suriname offshore oil block
Fossil Energy – Suriname
U.S. oil producer Hess Corp has decided to withdraw from Suriname’s offshore Block 59, the South American nation’s state oil firm Staatsolie said.
[Read more…] about Hess to exit Suriname offshore oil block