Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname NV

03/19/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Announcement of Seismic Survey

Announcement of Seismic Survey

19 March 2026

In accordance with the guidelines of the National Environmental Authority (NMA), Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. (Staatsolie) will conduct a limited Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the shallow offshore area of Suriname.


The study area covers approximately 41,600 km² and extends from the coastline to the northern boundary of offshore blocks 6, 8, 9 and 10, at approximately 110 km offshore. The area is located between the maritime borders with French Guiana and Guyana and has water depths ranging from 0 meters near the coast to approximately 70 meters offshore.


Within this study area, seismic surveys will be conducted in an area yet to be defined, with an expected coverage of approximately 2,000 km².


The study aims to provide further insight into the subsurface and the potential presence of oil and gas accumulations. The initial execution of the seismic survey is expected in the third quarter of 2026 and is estimated to take approximately two months.


Staatsolie has engaged the engineering and consultancy firm ILACO Suriname N.V. (ILACO) to execute the EIA.
Consultations with relevant stakeholders will take place from March through July 2026. For questions, additional information, or to submit comments, please contact ILACO or Staatsolie:


ILACO Suriname N.V.
[email protected]
+597 431270 / +597 8482429


Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V.
[email protected]
+597 480501 extension 62569


All responses will be treated confidentially and taken into account in the further planning of the EIA process.

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