Chinese offshore engineering company Wison New Energies has been awarded a new contract to undertake a crucial feasibility study for a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) development offshore Suriname. The study will focus on Block 52, an area known for multiple significant gas discoveries in the Caribbean waters.
Although Wison has not officially named the client, industry observers strongly associate the project with Malaysian oil and gas heavyweight Petronas, which holds a 100% operating stake in Block 52. Petronas has successfully discovered hydrocarbons at several prospects within the block, including the Sloanea-1, Roystonea-1, Fusaea-1, and Sloanea-2 wells.
The scope of Wison’s feasibility study is centered on assessing the technical and economic viability of deploying an FLNG facility at the Sloanea field. This offshore field is located approximately 120 kilometers from the Surinamese coast in water depths reaching about 450 meters.
The study’s findings could be instrumental in shaping the future of natural gas monetization strategies for Suriname, a country eager to capitalize on its offshore resources. If successful, the project could position Suriname as an emerging player in the global LNG market, tapping into growing demand for flexible and remote gas production solutions.
The engagement further strengthens Wison’s portfolio of FLNG projects and reflects the growing importance of floating LNG solutions in the offshore oil and gas industry.