AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOffshore Energy Buildout in Suriname: Tenaris has started operations at a new Paramaribo service center to support TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu deepwater project, offering casing/tubing supply plus inspection and logistics, and using digital tools like PipeTracer and the Rig Direct Portal. Project Execution at GranMorgu: Saipem has begun GranMorgu offshore work with the Normand Navigator arriving at Jules Sedney Harbour, setting up preliminary activities for SURF installation in Block 58 (100–1,100 m). Regional Infrastructure Diplomacy: Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali says Suriname has made no official change to the bilateral framework for the Corentyne River Bridge, despite Surinamese parliamentary remarks about funding the bridge 100% themselves. Science & Health (Suriname-linked): A study on gut bacteria from the dyeing poison dart frog (native to Brazil, French Guiana, and Suriname) reports improved fat metabolism and insulin sensitivity in mice, pointing to new metabolic treatment leads. Tech Policy & Climate: A new analysis of carbon pricing across 88 countries finds household carbon costs don’t fall neatly by income, with big differences even among similar earners. Culture & History: Keti Koti commemorations continue across the Netherlands, marking the end of slavery in Dutch colonies including Suriname.
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