AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSuriname Offshore Oil Push: TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu project in Suriname’s Block 58 is moving toward commercial production, with TechnipFMC delivering critical subsea equipment and progress on FPSO connection components; the fields (Sapakara and Krabdagu) are estimated at ~760 million barrels recoverable, targeting first oil in 2028. Digital Resilience for Oil & Gas: TELESUR and Liberty Networks signed an MOU to expand connectivity and network resilience for Suriname’s Oil & Gas sector, building on the Suriname–Guyana submarine cable system partnership. Health Lab Capacity: PAHO and CARPHA hosted a regional webinar with USP support to strengthen medicines quality assurance and laboratory testing across the Caribbean, including Suriname. Tropical Medicine Training: Saint James School of Medicine’s Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Public Health was recognized by ASTMH and includes a Suriname-based in-person lab practicum. Chikungunya Update: Suriname is no longer in the chikungunya epidemic phase, though cases still circulate—BOG urges continued mosquito-breeding prevention beyond spraying. Agriculture Safety Watch: Authorities in the region are considering tighter controls or a ban on paraquat (Gramoxone) amid growing health concerns. Data-Limited Fisheries Skills: CRFM ran a workshop in Guyana (with Suriname participation) to improve groundfish stock assessment using length-based methods and R tools.
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