byLiz Kimbrough A larger portion of the Amazonian region might be under protection or potentially conserved than official records indicate, according to a new study published in the journal One Earth. A team of international researchers found that more than 40% of land across the nine Amazonian countries is under some form of conservation management, significantly higher than…
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eyesonindonesia Introduction Bio-inputs, which include technologies based on microbiomes or microorganisms, hold immense promise for sustainable agriculture in South America. These alternatives aim to reduce reliance on fossil-based inputs while enhancing productivity and environmental sustainability. In this article, we explore the adoption of bio-inputs in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, highlighting challenges and opportunities. The Promise…
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and Common Sense eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 19 june 2024– Suraya Jiawan-Nanan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Haukes Construction Company in Suriname, is urging local businesses to elevate their standards to meet international requirements as the country prepares for a surge in its oil industry. Jiawan-Nanan, at the recent Suriname Energy Oil and Gas Summit, emphasized that achieving…
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eyesonindonesia Guyana plans to contract a survey to gather data in support of offshore exploration and future bid rounds. The Ministry of Natural Resources published a June 5 request for expressions of interest from “reputable and experienced” firms to conduct a 3D multi-client seismic survey offshore Guyana. The new notice said the objective of the…
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eyesonindonesia Brazil’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, commended Guyana for how well it has attracted investment in its oil sector, a June 3 report by CNN Brazil said. “Guyana has advanced very quickly in this geological region [the Equatorial Margin], which it shares with Brazil. This demonstrates unequivocally that Guyana has merit in…
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Economic Development Suriname may take off eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, June 5th 2024– According to TotalEnergies, an agreement was concluded between Staatsolie NV of Suriname and the French Oil and Gas company on the field development area, maximizing the value for Suriname and the Block 58 co-venturers over the 25 years Production Period. In addition, the hull for…
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Dr. Edivando Vitor do Couto To comprehend the gravity and urgency of the climate crisis, it is essential to distinguish between the terms “climate crisis” and “climate change.” Climate change refers to long-term alterations in the Earth’s climate patterns, including variations in temperature, precipitation, and other meteorological phenomena over decades or centuries. This process is…
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Dr. Edivando Vitor do Couto/ eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 24 May 2024–Writing another piece about the historic tragedy in Rio Grande do Sul is challenging due to its complexity and the profound impact it has had on all of us. This tragedy affected all layers of society, from the richest to the poorest, regardless of color, sexual…
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Plus 12.5 trillion Cubic Feet of Gas eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 20 May 2024–The Consultancy Group of Wood Mackenzie has put Suriname’s oil resource count at more than 2.4 billion barrels and its natural gas resources at 12.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf). Based on WoodMac’s numbers, assuming one trillion cubic feet of gas equals 176 million barrels of…
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Growing exploration activities eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 27 april 2024– Hess Corporation said exploration activities are planned this year for two Suriname blocks in which it holds stakes – Block 42 and Block 59. The note is part of the company’s annual report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Block 42’s previous operator, Kosmos Energy, had drilled…
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