AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Cooperation: Suriname and Venezuela signed 10 documents, including a 2026–2027 roadmap for hydrocarbons and technical training, as Venezuela pledged operational know-how to support Suriname’s upstream build-out. Oil & Gas Development: TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu offshore project remains on track for first oil in 2028, with the regional energy partnership landing as Suriname’s production plans move closer. Solar for Mining: Zijin Longking will invest about USD232m in solar-plus-storage at Suriname’s Rosebel gold mine and Guyana’s Aurora assets, cutting diesel use and boosting mine energy security. Gold & Exploration: Critical Resources secured exclusivity to acquire a 90% interest in Suriname’s Gonini Gold Project, targeting modern hard-rock exploration in a historically active district. Maritime Safety: Suriname’s Maritime Authority warned Canawaima of a potential sailing ban unless key vessel safety deficiencies are fixed by mid-August. Poultry Biosecurity: APSS will assist Suriname’s agriculture ministry in the response to H5 bird flu, including biosecurity upgrades and lab testing abroad. Digital Finance Regulation: Suriname approved a law to supervise virtual-asset service providers, with Bitcoin activity already taking root in Paramaribo before the new rules. UN Diplomacy: Suriname backed Guyanese diplomat Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for UN secretary-general, calling her the first Caribbean woman nominated.
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