Offshore Logistics Innovation (Suriname): SBM Offshore, Technip Energies (STS JV) and TotalEnergies EP Suriname have signed with France’s Beyond the Sea to evaluate a wind-assisted kite traction towing system (SeaKite 2400) for the GranMorgu FPSO—aiming to cut towing time and fuel use on the China-to-Suriname voyage, with phased R&D and onshore testing before integration. Deepwater Execution (Suriname): Halliburton won long-term integrated drilling and completions contracts for GranMorgu (Block 58), using digital workflows, real-time data and remote operations control, plus local capability upgrades including work on liquid mud and cement production and support for Suriname’s first completions/drilling workshop. Oilfield Services (Middle East): Halliburton also secured multi-year LSTK drilling and completions work from Aramco covering about 285 planned wells, including stimulation and unconventional gas services, with automation planned for real-time fracturing optimization. Mining & Exploration (Suriname): Founders Metals reported new gold results at its Antino project, including 58.5m at 1.00 g/t Au at Antino Northeast, while Sranan Gold flagged high-grade grab assays up to 101.5 g/t Au at Lawatino. Security & Governance (Suriname): Suriname’s Justice Minister warned against lawlessness after 14 armed Chinese nationals were arrested in the interior following viral footage of military-style marching with firearms. Climate Risk (Caribbean): CariCOF warns El Niño strengthening plus warmer Caribbean seas could bring more intense heat, drought and flood risk during the 2026 wet season.