La Caribeña News Desk | 18 June 2026 | Georgetown, Guyana
The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce leads its second trade mission to SEOGS 2026, the Caribbean's largest energy summit, in Paramaribo from 23 to 26 June 2026, connecting regional companies with Suriname's offshore development value chain under the theme "Unlocking Energy, Empowering Nations."
The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) returns to Paramaribo this month with its second coordinated trade mission to the Suriname Energy, Oil and Gas Summit and Exhibition 2026 (SEOGS 2026), marking a deliberate expansion of its regional business facilitation mandate at a moment when Suriname's offshore sector stands at the edge of large-scale production.
SEOGS 2026 runs from 23 to 26 June 2026 at the Royal Torarica Hotel in Paramaribo, Suriname. The 6th edition of the summit is hosted by Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V.under the Patronage of the President of the Republic of Suriname, the Ministry of Oil, Gas and Environment, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Cooperation. With 230 or more confirmed speakers, 260 or more exhibitors, and an anticipated 14,000 or more visitors, the event is the largest in its six-year history.
For the SGCC, the mission is about proximity to decision-making. Suriname has moved from exploration success into the execution phase of its first major offshore development, with a second Final Investment Decision expected before the end of 2026. That transition creates openings across the full value chain — logistics, services, local content, finance, and technology — and SGCC's pavilion puts companies from Guyana and the wider region inside that conversation.
What is SEOGS 2026 and why does it matter for the Caribbean?
SEOGS is the Caribbean's largest energy event, and for 2026 it carries specific weight. Operators including TotalEnergies, PETRONAS, Chevron, and SBM Offshore are active in Suriname's offshore blocks, and each brings commercial partners, contractors, and service requirements. The summit's four-day executive programme, three-day technical conference, two-day local content forum, and international exhibition create a single venue where those relationships form. After sold-out editions in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, exhibition space for the 2026 edition has already surpassed 60 per cent of capacity, according to event organisers Global Event Partners Ltd.
The theme "Unlocking Energy, Empowering Nations" reflects the macro context. First oil from Suriname's Block 58 development is expected by 2028, and a next FID on a second block is widely anticipated in 2026. Conversations at this edition will focus on practical execution, regulatory clarity, financing models, energy security, and the integration of oil and gas revenues into the region's broader economic development.
How is the SGCC structuring its participation at SEOGS 2026?
Following the inaugural pavilion at SEOGS 2025, SGCC has expanded the 2026 mission with enhanced coordination, branding support, and tailored participation tiers. The unified pavilion positions participating companies inside a professionally branded environment and gives them direct access to the curated networking, operator meetings, and market introductions that define the summit's commercial value.
Several Guyanese companies are making their Suriname market entry at the pavilion this year. Dada's Realtor and Marketing will formally launch Dada's Realtor N.V. at SEOGS 2026, its first operational structure in Suriname. Fleet-Man Solutions, a fleet management and tracking provider, will simultaneously announce its entry into the Suriname market. Guyana Port Inc. is participating to explore logistics, shipping, and offshore support opportunities linked to the country's expanding energy infrastructure.
What sessions and activities make up the SEOGS 2026 programme?
The pre-summit day on Monday 22 June features a golf day hosted by Cotemar, a site visit by boat to ComPort N.V., a masterclass on oil spill response decision-making hosted by OSRL, a Weatherford technology showcase on deepwater well integrity, and the welcome cocktail hosted by Roodhart.
The four-day executive summit opens Tuesday 23 June with an exclusive market briefing hosted by S&P Global Energy. PETRONAS hosts the three-day Suriname Technical Conference, which brings together engineers and technical specialists across the offshore value chain. The two-day Local Content Forum, co-hosted by APA Corporation and SBM Offshore, addresses how Suriname can translate energy revenue into durable national capacity. A Youth, Entrepreneur, and Innovation Fair on day four, also co-hosted by APA Corporation and SBM Offshore, connects students and young professionals with emerging sector opportunities.
Why are Guyanese companies positioned to benefit from Suriname's development?
The Suriname-Guyana Basin is a shared geological formation. The experience Guyanese service companies, logistics providers, and technology firms accumulated during Guyana's Stabroek Block development cycle is directly applicable to Suriname's offshore context. SGCC's trade mission formalises that adjacency into structured commercial access, giving regional firms a mechanism to enter a market that would otherwise require independent navigation of unfamiliar procurement and regulatory environments.
The United States Commercial Service has separately organised industry days alongside SEOGS 2026, signalling the depth of international market attention on the summit. Suriname receives approximately 31 per cent of its imports from the United States, and energy sector procurement is expected to intensify as development moves from FID into production.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does SEOGS 2026 take place?
SEOGS 2026 runs from 23 to 26 June 2026 at the Royal Torarica Hotel in Paramaribo, Suriname, with pre-summit activities on Monday 22 June.
What is the SGCC and what does it do at SEOGS?
The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce is a regional trade facilitation body. At SEOGS, it operates a unified pavilion that groups companies from Guyana and Suriname under coordinated branding and provides structured access to operators, investors, and the wider energy value chain.
Which operators are active in Suriname's offshore sector?
TotalEnergies, PETRONAS, Chevron, SBM Offshore, and APA Corporation are among the major operators and contractors active in Suriname's offshore development. Several are hosting sessions at SEOGS 2026.
When is first oil expected from Suriname's offshore fields?
Initial production from Block 58 is expected by 2028. A second Final Investment Decision is anticipated before the end of 2026, which would extend development into additional blocks.
How can companies join the SGCC trade mission?
Companies interested in pavilion participation can contact the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce directly through surguychamber.org. Exhibition space at SEOGS 2026 has already exceeded 60 per cent of capacity.
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