AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSuriname Offshore Energy & Logistics: SBM Offshore and Technip Energies (STS JV) with TotalEnergies EP Suriname signed with France’s Beyond the Sea to evaluate wind-assisted kite traction towing for the GranMorgu FPSO—aiming to cut towing time and fuel on the China-to-Suriname run and validate kite launch/recovery for large offshore vessels. Curaçao Port Expansion for Oil Boom: Curaçao is pushing harbor upgrades to diversify beyond tourism, including removing the “asphalt lake” at Buskabaai for maritime/industrial space and revisiting delayed asphalt production plans—positioning the island as a regional logistics hub for Suriname and Guyana crude and petroleum transshipment. Curaçao Harbor Funding Gap: Curaçao says it needs tens of millions of euros to finish the next phase of harbor modernization, with the Netherlands and private investors expected to help finance priorities. Security in Suriname’s Interior: Authorities arrested 14 Chinese nationals after viral footage showed armed men in military-style uniforms patrolling the rainforest near Brokopondo, an area tied to illegal gold mining; investigations will determine intent and legal status. Maritime Search & Rescue Update: After the ST VINCENT VII incident off French Guiana, all six crew members were found alive and rescued by the MV MARVEL KITE, with transfer to Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard planned. Regional Industry Context: Rystad highlights Guyana as an FPSO hotspot with new vessels planned through 2028, reinforcing the wider South America offshore buildout that also pulls in Suriname.
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