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Suriname’s First International Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition launches in October 2021

October 5th to 7th, 2021 will witness the inaugural edition of SIPEX 2021, which is already being touted as the most anticipated and premier Oil & Gas Summit and Exhibition in Suriname.

The first-of-a-kind event in the Latin American country comes loaded with timely opportunities to build new connections and network with industry stalwarts, exchange key insights, delve into industry’s future prospects and fact-based projections, increase brand visibility in front of global audience and evaluate new business avenues in Suriname’s soaring Oil & Gas market.

Sharing borders with French Guiana in the east, Guyana in the west, Brazil as the southern neighbour and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean in the north, hitherto famous mainly for its touristic appeal, Suriname has been making headlines worldwide owing to a series of successful deepwater oil and natural gas discoveries, quickly turning the country into a magnet of sorts for a number of global E&P Companies, Prime Contractors, Service and Equipment Providers, Service Integrators, Governmental Ministries and Organizations, Investors etc.

In a span of just 1 year, at least 5 massive reserves have been identified off the coast of Suriname namely Maka Central-1, Sapakara West-1, Kwaskwasi-1, Sloanea-1 and Keskesi East-1. The initial estimates shared by the US Geological Survey indicate that the region may possess 13.6 billion barrels of crude oil, 21.2 trillion ft³ (600bn m³) of natural gas and nearly 574 million barrels of natural gas liquids.

The recent unprecedented discoveries has put Suriname on the global charts and is being anticipated to join the list of world’s top Oil & Gas producers and suppliers in the next few years. SIPEX 2021 is poised to be the trailblazing event firmly focused to advance and showcase the enormous possibilities of Suriname’s energy industry. Simultaneously facilitating an effective stage/forum for all the contenders and stakeholders to reach out to top decision-makers of country’s energy ministry, front running private sector companies and well-established analytics and research firms.  Plus, the event also serves a window whereby you will explore the latest technologies and path-breaking innovations, amplify brand visibility, liaison and negotiate with prospective partners and form strategic alliances.

As a consequence of Covid-19 pandemic and various other constraints applicable at present, Valiant Business Media has decided to bring SIPEX in a Virtual avatar this particular occasion.  Over the period of 3 days, the expo aims to be an invigorating arena for industry professionals and experts to remotely exhibit and pitch their competencies and specialized services through ‘virtual booths’ and provide seamless networking alternatives for the vast audience of consumers. Furthermore, the virtual exhibit booths also allow sponsors and participants display their company’s products, services & solutions and distribute marketing collaterals such as e-brochures, presentations, on-going or future campaigns and other informational videos.  The attendees will see a line-up of industry luminaries, policymakers, renowned thought leaders and big-league investors at ‘virtual conference’.  SIPEX has been curated to stimulate the maximum interaction among the participants. Panel discussions, workshops on local content development, Live Q&As forums, Brainstorming sessions, ease to arrange One-On-One business meetings in a real-time social environment are some other draws of the event.

SIPEX 2021 is expected to witness the participation of over 1000 attendees and 200+ companies from the global and Surinamese Oil& Gas Value chain. SIPEX 2021 is all set to make its mark in the Caribbean Oil& Gas Industry with an ultimate aim to place Surinamese energy sector at the centre of global discourse.

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