Energy producer TotalEnergies is preparing to launch a new well drilling campaign in Suriname in 2027 as it seeks to broaden its exploration ambitions in the country. The announcement was made on 24th June 2026 by the French company’s vice president for exploration in the Americas, highlighting the firm’s continued focus on identifying additional offshore resources.
Largest Development of TotalEnergies in Suriname
The planned well drilling campaign comes as TotalEnergies advances its largest development in Suriname, the $10.5 billion Gran Morgu offshore project. The project is scheduled to begin oil production in 2028 and is expected to mark a significant step for the South American nation, where crude production is currently concentrated entirely onshore.
Speaking at an energy conference in Paramaribo, Daniel Larranaga outlined the company’s intentions to move ahead with further exploration activity in the region.
“We’re going to start a multi-well campaign hopefully next year, depending on rig availability,” Larranaga said.
“We’re really looking forward to be able to unlock further potential,” he added.
Four Exploration Wells Planned for Block 58
According to the company, the upcoming well drilling campaign will involve four new exploration wells in Block 58. The offshore block spans approximately 1.4 million acres (about 5,665 square kilometers) and is the same area that will be developed through the Gran Morgu project.
If exploration activity results in a reserve discovery of sufficient scale, the partners involved in the area could decide to move forward with the development of a second field, head of Suriname’s state-run energy company Staatsolie, Annand Jagesar said. Alternatively, should a discovery prove smaller, it could be connected back to the Gran Morgu project.
Broader Exploration Focus Includes Namibia and Nigeria
Beyond Suriname, TotalEnergies is also pursuing growth opportunities elsewhere in Africa. In Namibia, Larranaga said the company and its partners could reach a final investment decision in upcoming weeks regarding the flagship Venus discovery in the Orange basin. The executive further noted that the company continues to advance exploration efforts in Nigeria as part of its broader strategy to expand its upstream portfolio.
