Deepwater Energy Tech: Halliburton has secured long-term integrated drilling and completions contracts for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu deepwater project offshore Suriname, using a digital, automated execution model with real-time data and remote operations control, plus local infrastructure upgrades (mud and cement plant) and support for Suriname’s first drilling/completions workshop. Green Towing R&D: SBM Offshore, Technip Energies and TotalEnergies’ Suriname unit (via the STS JV) are evaluating wind-assisted kite traction towing for the GranMorgu FPSO with Beyond the Sea, aiming to cut towing duration and fuel use on the China-to-Suriname journey through phased development and onshore testing. Oilfield Services Expansion: Halliburton also announced it’s expanding its Suriname shelf presence through GranMorgu-related work, reinforcing the push toward digital workflows in complex offshore builds. Gold Exploration Update: Founders Metals reported new Antino Gold results in southeastern Suriname, including a first-ever Antino Northeast discovery with 58.5 m grading 1.00 g/t Au (plus other high-grade intercepts) and continued growth at Antino North and Maria Geralda. High-Grade Sampling: Sranan Gold returned grab sample assays up to 101.5 g/t Au from its Lawatino reconnaissance program, targeting zones aligned with the Central Guiana Shear Zone. Education & Migration Research: A new study finds children of migrants largely catch up with local peers in math and language within one generation, especially when socioeconomic starting points are accounted for—relevant for Suriname’s regional mobility context. Consular Tech for Diaspora: VFS Global and Suriname’s foreign ministry will pilot overseas passport and consular services, starting with a U.S. passport application service centre in September 2026, enabling biometric submissions abroad.