AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPower Supply: Suriname’s electricity shortages are expected to persist through November as plant maintenance strains capacity. EBS expects an additional 30 megawatts from a sixth Afobaka hydro unit next week, but demand has already peaked above available supply. Maritime Procurement: SAFE Boats has secured a U.S. Southern Command agreement worth up to US$36.4 million to supply patrol vessels to four Caribbean countries, including Suriname. Production is due to start in 2027, with training and support included. Forest Pressures: Saamaka communities are using GPS mapping, satellite imagery and patrols to document logging and mining incursions, as roads open more rainforest to extraction. The pressure also threatens traditional woodcarving livelihoods. Climate Risks: A forecast El Niño could bring drought risks to Suriname’s crops and hydropower, adding pressure to food production and electricity supply.
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