PARAMARIBO, Suriname, May 11, CMC-The state-owned Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. (Staatsolie) says it plans to conduct a seismic survey in the Shallow Offshore area of Suriname.
Staatsolie said that the area extends from the coastline to halfway between offshore blocks 15, 52, and 58, between the maritime borders with French Guiana and Guyana.
“The total study area covers approximately 52,400 km², with water depths ranging from 0 to about 500 meters. The survey aims to gain insight into subsurface structures and the oil and gas potential,” Staatsolie said in a statement.
It said before the seismic activities, a Limited Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required in accordance with the guidelines of the National Environment Authority (NMA). Staatsolie said it has appointed ILACO Suriname N.V. (ILACO) to carry out the study and it is inviting stakeholders to an online stakeholder meeting, “during which we will explain the project and look forward to gathering your feedback and points of attention”.
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