AGP Executive Report

Suriname Energy Push: Petronas says it has added two new hydrocarbon discoveries and a successful appraisal in offshore Block 52, bringing its Suriname tally to eight successful wells and recoverable resources above 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent; the company is running a multi-well campaign (Caiman-1, SAC-1 and Roystonea-2) and points to early-next-decade production planning. Offshore Project Build-Out: Tenaris has started operations at a new Paramaribo service center to support TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu offshore project in Block 58, supplying casing and tubing and handling logistics and inspection ahead of offshore installation. Corentyne Bridge Rift: Suriname has scrapped the joint Corentyne River bridge venture with Guyana and says it will finance and manage the bridge itself, with President Irfaan Ali calling the move “news to me,” and a new tender timeline now likely. Health Survey Training: Suriname’s Ministry of Health, with PAHO/WHO and the IDB, launched training for field workers for the country’s first STEPS noncommunicable disease risk survey since 2013, with nationwide data collection planned over three months. Regional Diplomacy: Mercosur leaders, including Brazil’s Lula, are meeting in Paraguay to deepen integration and trade talks, with discussions expected to include Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago.

Corentyne Bridge Rift: Suriname has scrapped its joint venture plan with Guyana and says it will fully finance and manage the Corentyne River Bridge itself, resetting timelines and likely triggering a new tender—Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali said the move was “news to me.” GranMorgu Offshore Push: Saipem has started operations in Suriname for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu deepwater project, with a logistics hub at Jules Sedney Harbour and support from the DORDT marine base in Paramaribo; Tenaris also opened a service center to supply and service offshore equipment for the project. Suriname Health Survey: The Ministry of Health launched training for field workers for Suriname’s first STEPS noncommunicable disease risk survey since 2013, with nationwide data collection planned over three months. Regional Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM renewed cooperation with a results-focused action plan on resilient economies, climate action, and regional security. Mercosur Summit: Leaders gathered in Paraguay as Mercosur looks to deepen integration and expand trade talks, including discussions involving Guyana and Suriname.

Energy & Jobs in Suriname: Tenaris has started operations at a new service center in Paramaribo to support TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu offshore project, supplying casing and tubing and boosting offshore readiness for the country’s first major deepwater development. Oil & Gas Discoveries: PETRONAS reports two new discoveries and strong appraisal results in Block 52 offshore Suriname, with Caiman-1, SAC-1 and Roystonea-2 pointing to recoverable resources of over 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent. GranMorgu Build-Up: Saipem has begun GranMorgu installation work offshore Suriname, with the Normand Navigator vessel starting preliminary activities as first oil is targeted for mid-2028. Health Survey Launch: Suriname’s Ministry of Health, with PAHO/WHO and the IDB, has launched training for field workers for the first STEPS noncommunicable disease risk survey since 2013. Environment Alert: The National Environment Authority warns residents not to catch, consume, or sell fish from Moeroekreek after a massive fish die-off, pending investigation of a suspected pollutant. Regional Diplomacy: President Lula is set to attend the 68th Mercosur summit in Paraguay, where integration and trade talks include discussions involving Guyana and Suriname.

Suriname–Health: Suriname’s Ministry of Health, with PAHO/WHO and the IDB, launched training for field workers for the WHO STEPS survey—its first since 2013—aimed at updating national data on major noncommunicable disease risk factors like tobacco, alcohol, obesity, hypertension, diabetes and mental health. Suriname–Environment: The National Environment Authority warned residents not to catch, consume or sell fish from Moeroekreek after a massive die-off, saying an unknown pollutant may be involved and urging extra caution along the Saramacca River while investigations continue. Suriname–Energy: Saipem has started operations for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu deepwater project offshore Suriname, with first oil targeted for mid-2028, while TotalEnergies also signalled a new multi-well exploration campaign in 2027 in Block 58. Regional–Migration: Cubans are increasingly using a route through Suriname and French Guiana to reach Brazil, with authorities investigating suspected organized-crime logistics behind the flow. Regional–Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM reaffirmed cooperation at a foreign ministers meeting in Panama, focusing on security, climate resilience and trade. Sports–Basketball: St. Vincent and the Grenadines named its 20-player squad for the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean pre-qualifiers in Georgetown, Guyana, starting July 6.

Suriname Energy & Oil: Italian contractor Saipem has started offshore operations for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu project, with the Normand Navigator now in Paramaribo to begin installation work for the deepwater SURF system; first oil is still targeted for mid-2028. Suriname Gas & Investment Outlook: Petronas is expected to make a Final Investment Decision this year for offshore Block 52, where eight discoveries total more than one billion barrels of oil equivalent, and a new gas find adds momentum toward development. Local Environment Alert: Suriname’s National Environment Authority (NMA) warns residents not to catch, consume, or sell fish from Moeroekreek after a mass die-off, saying an unknown pollutant may have entered the water and could spread along the Saramacca River. Airport Modernisation: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) has introduced CUPPS passenger processing technology to improve airline interoperability and passenger flow. Regional Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM reaffirmed their partnership in Panama, renewing an action plan focused on resilient economies, climate action, and regional security. Humanitarian/Health: A “SEE. SAY. SAFE” child protection campaign was launched with UNICEF and Guyana’s DPP to boost awareness and early reporting of abuse.

Suriname Energy Push: Saipem has started operations for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu deepwater project offshore Suriname, with the Normand Navigator now in Paramaribo’s Jules Sedney Harbour; first oil is still targeted for mid-2028. New Drilling Plans: TotalEnergies says it expects a new offshore drilling campaign in 2027, including four exploration wells in Block 58, where GranMorgu sits. Gas Discovery Momentum: Petronas is expected to make a Final Investment Decision this year for offshore Block 52, after eight discoveries there total more than one billion barrels of oil equivalent, with first oil also discussed for 2028. Airport Modernisation: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) has introduced CUPPS passenger processing technology to speed up travel through the renovated terminal. Public Health Alert: Suriname’s National Environment Authority warns residents not to catch, eat, or sell fish from Moeroekreek after a massive die-off, citing suspected pollution and urging caution along the Saramacca River. Regional Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM reaffirmed cooperation with a renewed action plan focused on resilient economies, climate action, and regional security. Sports & Community: St. Vincent and the Grenadines announced its squad for the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean pre-qualifiers in Guyana, its first international competition since 2018 in Suriname.

Water Access Gap: A new global map shows safe drinking water is still out of reach for over 2 billion people, with many low-income countries below 20% access while wealthy regions are near universal. Suriname Airport Upgrade: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) has rolled out CUPPS passenger processing tech to improve airline interoperability and speed up passenger touchpoints. GranMorgu Offshore Work: Saipem has started operations for Suriname’s first major deepwater project, GranMorgu, using the Normand Navigator and setting sights on mid-2028 first oil. Suriname Energy Outlook: Petronas is expected to move toward a Final Investment Decision for offshore Block 52 this year, after new discoveries and a fresh gas find. Environment Alert: Suriname’s National Environment Authority warns residents not to catch, consume, or sell fish from Moeroekreek after a massive die-off, pending investigation into suspected contamination. Regional Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM reaffirmed cooperation with a renewed action plan focused on resilient economies, climate action, and regional security. Child Safety Campaign: Guyana launched “SEE. SAY. SAFE” with UNICEF and the DPP to boost awareness and early reporting of child abuse. Sports Note: Suriname’s Joel Piroe remains in transfer talk after comments linking him to Middlesbrough.

Canada–CARICOM Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM foreign ministers met in Panama on the OAS sidelines, renewing a results-focused action plan on competitive economies, climate action, and regional security, with clear timelines and financing. Indigenous Rights at UN: Indigenous leaders marked the 25th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, stressing health in conflict settings and reaffirming rights as “rights-holders.” Suriname Energy Build-Up: Saipem has started operations for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu offshore project, with first oil targeted for mid-2028, while TotalEnergies signals a new multi-well exploration push in 2027 and Petronas points to major potential in Block 52. Airport Modernisation: Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport rolled out CUPPS passenger processing tech to improve interoperability and passenger flow. Environment Alert: Suriname’s NMA warned residents not to catch, eat, or sell fish from Moeroekreek after a mass die-off, pending investigations into suspected pollution. Child Protection Campaign: Guyana launched “SEE. SAY. SAFE” with UNICEF and prosecutors to boost awareness and early reporting of child abuse. Regional Energy Cooperation: Jamaica and Guyana signed MoUs and will set up an energy working group, linking security, logistics, and energy security goals. Sports & Suriname Connection: Suriname international Joel Piroe’s future is in focus amid transfer talk, with Middlesbrough mentioned as a potential fit.

Offshore Oil Push: Saipem has started operations for Suriname’s GranMorgu deepwater project, with the Normand Navigator arriving in Paramaribo; first oil is still targeted for mid-2028. New Discoveries & Decisions: Petronas is expected to make a Final Investment Decision this year for Block 52, after eight discoveries totaling over 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, plus a fresh gas find reported at Swartzia Aspasia Complex-1. More Drilling Planned: TotalEnergies says it expects a multi-well exploration campaign next year in Block 58 (four new wells), aiming to expand the country’s offshore potential ahead of GranMorgu output. Airport Modernisation: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport has introduced CUPPS passenger processing technology, with several airlines already migrating or in certification. Environment Alert: Suriname’s National Environment Authority warns residents not to catch, eat, or sell fish from Moeroekreek after a mass die-off, pending investigation of a suspected pollutant. Regional Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM renewed cooperation at the OAS in Panama, focusing on security, climate resilience, and economic action.

Oil & Gas Momentum: Suriname is edging closer to becoming a major oil producer as Petronas prepares a Final Investment Decision for offshore Block 52, where eight discoveries total more than 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, and a new gas find adds fuel to development plans. Drilling Plans: TotalEnergies says it expects to start a multi-well exploration campaign in Suriname next year (Block 58), with GranMorgu oil output targeted for 2028. Public Health Alert: Suriname’s National Environment Authority warns residents not to catch, eat, or sell fish from Moeroekreek after a massive die-off, saying an unknown pollutant may have entered the water and could spread along the Saramacca River. Airport Upgrade: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport has introduced CUPPS passenger processing technology to streamline travel and improve interoperability with airlines. Regional Tensions: Guyanese business groups are calling for boycotts after a map at SEOGS 2026 allegedly depicted the New River Triangle as Surinamese territory, sparking renewed sovereignty protests. Diplomacy & Energy Cooperation: Guyana and Jamaica sign MoUs and set up an energy working group, while a new Rickey Singh journalism initiative launches across the Americas.

Suriname Energy Summit Tensions: Guyanese business groups are calling for a boycott after a map at SEOGS 2026 allegedly showed the New River Triangle as Surinamese territory, with the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber, GCCI and PSC urging organisers to stop “incivility” toward Guyana’s sovereignty. Suriname Airport Upgrade: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) has rolled out CUPPS passenger processing technology to link with airlines’ departure systems, with several carriers already migrating or in certification. Oil & Gas Push: TotalEnergies says it expects to start a multi-well exploration campaign in Suriname next year, including four new wells at Block 58, while Suriname’s president also told SEOGS delegates that Petronas reported another offshore gas discovery. Regional Energy Transition: CARICOM leaders and regulators at a CDB meeting urged faster, coordinated renewable energy action across the Caribbean, warning fragmented efforts won’t deliver clean, reliable power. Caribbean Maritime Cooperation: Saudi Arabia launched a two-year maritime sustainability project with the IMO for 14 Caribbean states, including Suriname, to strengthen maritime laws and capacity. Health Brief: A major Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda is being described as potentially among the worst on record, with the Bundibugyo strain and conflict-linked aid barriers complicating response.

Suriname Energy Summit Fallout: Business groups in Guyana are calling for a boycott after a map at SEOGS 2026 showed the New River Triangle as Surinamese territory, with GOGEC, GCCI and the PSC all condemning what they call disrespect for Guyana’s sovereignty. Offshore Oil Push: Suriname says Petronas has made another gas discovery in offshore Block 52 (Swartzia Aspasia Complex-1), adding to eight discoveries and more than 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent in the block. More Drilling Planned: TotalEnergies’ vice president says the company expects to start a multiwell exploration campaign next year, including four new wells at Block 58, as GranMorgu moves toward first oil in 2028. Project Progress: Saipem has begun offshore operations for GranMorgu after the Normand Navigator arrived at Jules Sedney Harbour, marking the start of subsea SURF work. Airport Upgrade: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport introduced CUPPS passenger processing tech, with airlines already migrating or in certification. Regional Energy Talk: CARICOM leaders at a CDB forum urged faster, coordinated renewable energy action across the Caribbean. Public Health Watch: A briefing warns the 2026 Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda could become one of the worst on record.

Suriname Energy Summit Fallout: Guyanese business groups are calling for a boycott after a map at SEOGS 2026 showed the New River Triangle as Surinamese territory, with GOGEC, GCCI and PSC all condemning what they call disrespect for Guyana’s sovereignty. Offshore Oil Momentum: Suriname President Jennifer Simons says Petronas has made another gas discovery in offshore Block 52, adding to eight discoveries worth over 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, while TotalEnergies’ vice president says a new multi-well drilling campaign is planned for next year at Block 58. GranMorgu Project Moves Ahead: Saipem has started offshore operations for Suriname’s first large-scale offshore development, GranMorgu, after the Normand Navigator arrived at Jules Sedney Harbour; production is still targeted for 2028. Regional Energy Cooperation: Trinidad and Tobago and the Suriname Energy Chamber signed an MoU at SEOGS 2026 to boost private-sector participation and local content. Maritime Policy Boost: Saudi Arabia launched a two-year “Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability” project with the IMO for 14 countries including Suriname, aiming to strengthen maritime laws and implementation.

Suriname Energy Push: Suriname’s offshore boom keeps rolling as Petronas reports another gas discovery in Block 52, with President Jennifer Simons saying it “sets the base” for multiple future oil and gas developments. Offshore Build-Up: Saipem has started operations for the GranMorgu offshore project after the Normand Navigator arrived at Jules Sedney Harbour; production is still targeted for 2028, with TotalEnergies (40%), APA (40%) and Staatsolie (20%) driving the project. Next Drilling Plans: TotalEnergies says it expects a new multi-well drilling campaign in Suriname next year, including four exploration wells at Block 58, depending on rig availability. Regional Tensions at SEOGS: Guyanese business groups are calling for a boycott of future Surinamese events after maps at the Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit showed the New River Triangle as Surinamese territory, with GYEC, GOGEC, GCCI and PSC all condemning the move. Caribbean Maritime Cooperation: Saudi Arabia launched a two-year “Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability” project with the IMO to strengthen maritime laws across 14 Caribbean states, including Suriname.

Suriname–Guyana Tensions at SEOGS: The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Private Sector Commission, and Guyana’s Oil and Gas Energy Chamber all condemned Suriname-linked map displays at the Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit, calling them disrespectful of Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Curaçao Eyes Energy Role: Curaçao’s Charles Cooper used the same summit to pitch the island as a regional maritime and logistics partner for offshore work, while also meeting Surinamese President Jennifer Simons to discuss deeper economic ties. Offshore Oil Momentum: Saipem has started offshore operations for the GranMorgu project in Suriname (Block 58), with production targeted for 2028; meanwhile Petronas reported another gas discovery at offshore Block 52, saying eight discoveries total over 1 billion barrels oil equivalent and that an investment decision is expected later this year. Environment Watch: Amazon Conservation’s MAAP analysis put 2025 deforestation at 736,484 hectares, with illegal clearing inside protected and Indigenous areas, and warns El Niño could worsen 2026. Health Milestone: WHO World Health Assembly certificates recognized Suriname for malaria elimination.

Offshore Energy Push: Suriname’s President Jennifer Simons says Malaysia’s Petronas has made another major gas discovery in offshore Block 52, adding to eight discoveries in the area that Petronas says total more than 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Petronas is expected to make a final investment decision later this year on developing the commercially viable gas, with first offshore production from the wider Suriname program still targeted for 2028. Project Momentum: Italian contractor Saipem has started operations for the GranMorgu offshore project in Block 58, with the Normand Navigator now at Jules Sedney Harbour in Paramaribo to begin preliminary work; the project is operated by TotalEnergies (40%) with APA Corp (40%) and Staatsolie (20%), and is also expected to start production in 2028. Regional Energy Cooperation: Curaçao’s Deputy Prime Minister Charles Cooper met Simons to discuss stronger economic ties and potential cooperation in Suriname’s emerging oil and gas sector, including legislation, maritime safety, and environmental protection. Mining Update: Founders Metals reports new gold results from its Antino Gold Project in southeastern Suriname, including 53.1m at 1.21 g/t Au from surface in a newly tested zone west of Upper Antino.