AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSubsea Oil Build-Out: TechnipFMC says it has delivered “critical” subsea equipment for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu deepwater project offshore Suriname, including FPSO connection components, as commissioning is now targeted for 2028. Offshore Execution & Logistics: Saipem has started operations in Suriname for the GranMorgu SURF package, bringing in the Normand Navigator and setting up a major Jules Sedney Harbour logistics hub to receive and stage pipes and equipment. Mining & Supply Chain Pressure: Brazil is using forensic “gold fingerprinting” to trace seized gold back to protected areas, aiming to curb illegal Amazon mining and mercury contamination. Suriname Enforcement on Land Use: Suriname has formed a task force to crack down on illegal Amazon clearing for agriculture and cattle ranching, including actions tied to Mennonite-linked developments. Regional Crime & Trade Routes: Venezuelan authorities allege Suriname is a transit point in a cocaine route to Europe, with shipments moving via Guyana and Suriname after arrests in Anzoátegui. Maritime Security: A Liberian bulk carrier was hit off Oman, disabling the vessel and missing a crew member, underscoring ongoing risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Metals Exploration: Founders Metals reports high-grade growth at its Antino Gold Project in southeastern Suriname, including 28.0m of 14.27 g/t Au in drill hole FR249. Energy Hub Ambitions: Curaçao is pushing to expand its maritime cluster around 2BAYS to serve Suriname and Guyana’s offshore oil logistics, repair, bunkering and related services.
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