Investing in Offshore Suriname

Open-Door Offering

Through our Open-Door Offering, an ongoing invitation to explore Suriname's offshore acreage, Staatsolie connects international oil and gas companies with shallow and deepwater opportunities across five sectors, spanning over 70,000 km² with water depths from 5 to 3,000 meters.

Staatsolie’s Open-Door Offering provides ongoing access to offshore exploration opportunities in Suriname. Interested parties can explore more than 70,000 km² of open acreage across five shallow- and deepwater sectors, with water depths ranging from 5 to 3,000 metres.

Open-Door Documents

Geoportal

Geological data for exploration and investment

The Staatsolie GeoPortal provides direct access to geological and geophysical data for Suriname's open offshore acreage. Seismic coverage, well data and other technical information help interested parties to evaluate available Suriname offshore blocks and assess exploration potential within the Guiana Basin.

Geoportal

Geoatlas

Explore the Geoatlas

The GeoAtlas of Suriname brings together key information about the petroleum geology of the Guiana Basin. It covers the region’s exploration history, basin evolution, stratigraphy and petroleum systems, providing a valuable reference for decision-makers, geoscientists and investors assessing discovered and prospective resources.

Why Invest in Offshore Suriname

Suriname offers a compelling proposition for international oil and gas companies looking to expand their exploration footprint.

Proven Potential

Suriname ranks among the world's top five basins for discovered hydrocarbon volumes, supported by a series of major discoveries since 2019.

Stable Environment

Low above-ground risk, stable fiscal contracts, and a business-friendly regulatory framework provide a secure foundation for long-term investment.

Untapped Acreage

Over 70,000 km² of open acreage across five sectors remains available, with significant high-potential blocks still unexplored.

Strategic Partnership

Staatsolie offers local expertise, established infrastructure, and a trusted track record as a reliable partner for international operators.

Offshore Updates

Stay up to date with the latest offshore news, developments, and announcements.

Announcement Open-Door Offering: Proposal received in Sector 2: SHO EAST
Announcement Open-Door Offering: Proposal received in Sector 2: SHO East
7 July 2026

Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. has received a proposal for an area in Sector 2: SHO EAST of the Open Acreage offshore Suriname.

Announcement Open-Door Offering: Proposals received in Sector 3: DEMERARA
Announcement Open-Door Offering: Proposals received in Sector 3: DEMERARA
6 July 2026

Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. has received two separate proposals for areas in Sector 3: DEMERARA of the Open Acreage offshore Suriname.

Staatsolie Sustainability report 2025
Staatsolie Sustainability report 2025
6 July 2026

This Sustainability Report 2025 provides an overview of our efforts in sustainability, responsible business practices, and corporate social responsibility. This...

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The Open-Door Offering will remain open for 2 years, starting 24 November 2025.

  • Evaluation of proposal and publication of acreage of interest by Staatsolie within 20 days.

  • Opportunity to submit competing proposals within 90 days.

  • Evaluation and selection by Staatsolie within 20 days.

  • Finalization of agreements: for a PSC within 90 days, and for a JSA within 30 days.

Companies may submit their proposals as part of a consortium, provided that each consortium designates an Operator holding at least a 30% participating interest, and no individual company holds less than 10% interest. All consortium interests must total 100%.

Unlike traditional bid rounds, the Open-Door Offering allows companies the flexibility to choose their preferred acreage within a given sector and submit their own proposed work program. This can be structured under either a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) or a Joint Study Agreement (JSA)/Technical Evaluation Agreement (TEA).

Yes, all interested companies must meet the qualifications as outlined in the ODI.

Yes, all interested companies must meet the qualifications as outlined in the ODI.

The qualification process is separate from proposal submission. Companies must first meet the qualification requirements to submit a proposal.

There will be no priority for early submissions. All proposals will be assessed equally based on their quality and score according to the established scoring system outlined in the ODI.