PETRONAS in Suriname discovery

PETRONAS Suriname E&P is the operator of Block 52 with a 50% participating interest together with ExxonMobil.

KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) subsidiary PETRONAS Suriname E&P BV has made its third hydrocarbon discovery in Block 52, offshore the South American nation of Suriname.

The discovery took place at the Fusaea-1 exploration well in Block 52, located about 170km offshore and nine km east of Roystonea-1, the national oil company said.