PRE-SUMMIT ACTIVITIES
Warm Up Before the Summit: Exclusive Activities
Get a head start on networking, insights, and unforgettable moments. Our curated pre-summit events are designed to set the tone for what’s ahead—guided tours, industry deep-dives, masterclasses and social mixers that bring the community together before the main stage lights up.
Pre-Summit Golf Day
Location: Golf Club Paramaribo
Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Time: 08:00 – 13:00
Kick off your summit experience with a friendly and scenic round of golf alongside fellow SEOGS delegates. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just in it for the fresh air and great company, this is the perfect way to ease into the week ahead.
Your participation is kindly covered by our sponsor including:
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Greens Fees
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Beverages on the course
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Clubs Rental, tees, golfballs, carts
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Trophies awarded to top teams.
* Transport to and from the Golf Club Paramaribo is not included and is upon the delegates.
* Limited spaces available. Attendance subject to a first comes / first served basis.
OSRL Masterclass: Enhancing Inland Oil Spill Response in Suriname
Location: Banquet Hall Torarica
Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 13:30
Suriname’s National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP) outlines critical measures for inland spill response, ensuring rapid coordination and effective mitigation of environmental risks.
This training session is designed to equip key stakeholders with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to strengthen inland spill preparedness.
Beyond technical expertise, the training serves as a networking opportunity, fostering collaboration between agencies, operators, and emergency responders to enhance Suriname’s inland spill response capacity.
What Participants Will Gain from This Training
- Refined Response Strategies – Gain practical insights into inland spill containment, recovery, and waste management.
- Enhanced Coordination – Strengthen operational collaboration among key stakeholders to optimize inland emergency response.
- Environmental Compliance – Ensure alignment with Suriname’s Environmental Framework Act and international best practices.
- Live Tabletop Exercise – Participate in a real-world scenario designed to improve decision-making and inland preparedness.
- Industry Networking – Build connections with emergency response teams and regulatory agencies to enhance inland spill readiness.
Course Curriculum
- Introduction
- Overview of Suriname’s NOSCP and its inland spill response framework.
- Why inland spills require distinct strategies compared to marine spills.
- Learning objectives for responders.
- Regulatory Framework & Stakeholder Coordination
- Initial Actions and Response Activation
- Response Strategies & Techniques
- Environmental Sensitivity & NEBA Application
- Practical Exercise & Case Studies
- Q&A session
Who Should Attend?
- Government Agencies: NCCR, NIMOS, Suriname Coast Guard, District Commissioners.
- Oil & Gas Operators: Companies managing inland petroleum infrastructure.
- Emergency Responders: Fire services, environmental teams, logistics specialists.
- Environmental NGOs: Groups involved in inland conservation efforts.
- Industry Experts: Professionals refining inland spill response strategies.
* Limited spaces available. Attendance subject to a first comes / first served basis.
Pre-Summit Welcome Cocktail Mixer
Location: Golf Club Paramaribo
Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Time: 18:30 – 20:30
Join us for an exclusive evening of networking and drinks ahead of this year’s SEOGS 2025. This informal gathering offers a prime opportunity to connect with fellow delegates, industry leaders, and keynote speakers before the main event begins. Join us as we kick off the summit with engaging conversations, fine drinks, and warm hospitality.
* Transport to and from the Golf Club Paramaribo is not included and is upon the delegates.
* Limited spaces available. Attendance subject to a first comes / first served basis.
Seminar: 2025 S&P Global Market Briefing - Upstream in a Changing Energy Landscape
Location: Roeli’s Event Venue
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 09:30 – 12:00
This event will delve into the evolving dynamics of the upstream oil and gas sector, addressing exploration trends, strategic adaptations, and decarbonization efforts. S&P Global experts will provide insights into how the sector is navigating challenges amid the global energy transition.
* Limited spaces available. Attendance subject to a first comes / first served basis.
Program:
9:30 – 10:05 Global Exploration Trends: Back to Core Skills, Forward to Strategic Value
Speaker: Ricardo Bedregal, Executive Director - Upstream Operations LATAM and Frontier North America, S&P Global Commodity Insights
10:05 – 10:40: Navigating Uncertainty: Evolving Strategies of Oil & Gas Companies
Speaker: Claudia Pessagno, Director, Latin America Energy Research, S&P Global Commodity Insights
10:40 – 11:15: Key Upstream themes for 2025 – Upstream in a changing energy landscape
Speaker: Rodrigo Vaz, Upstream Director Latin America, S&P Global Commodity Insights
11:15 – 11:50: Global Perspectives on Upstream GHG Emissions: Strategies for Decarbonization
Speaker: Susana Santos, Upstream GHG Emissions Analyst for Latin America and Frontier North America, S&P Global Commodity Insights