New Agreement Advances Suriname Energy Ecosystem

TotalEnergies EP Suriname BV (TEEPSR) and the Suriname Energy Chamber (SEC) have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating the development of Suriname’s energy sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed during SEOGS 2025, marks a key alignment between an upstream operator and the country’s primary energy industry body.

The collaboration is designed to facilitate knowledge transfer and institutional support through structured data-sharing, sector-focused education, and public engagement. These efforts are integral to building technical capacity, enhancing regulatory dialogue, and equipping the domestic workforce to meet the operational demands of the energy value chain.

With TEEPSR entering its fifth year of operations in Suriname, the agreement represents a shift toward more integrated local engagement. By partnering with the SEC, TotalEnergies aims to strengthen stakeholder alignment and support Suriname’s positioning as an emerging oil and gas producer.

This industry partnership reflects a broader trend across frontier markets—where international energy firms are embedding local development strategies into their long-term upstream commitments. The initiative is expected to contribute to the maturation of the sector’s institutional infrastructure and ensure that energy expansion efforts are supported by informed policy, community readiness, and skilled labor pipelines.

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