Caribbean Energy Week (CEW), a three-day conference dedicated to advancing investment and collaboration across the Caribbean’s resource industries, was officially announced today by its organising partners: Energy Capital & Power, Sheriff Consultancy, Colibri Business Development, and Elite D’Fam. The event will be held from 30 March to 1 April 2026 at the Royal Torarica Hotel in Paramaribo, Suriname.
CEW will be produced in partnership with the African Energy Chamber, Afreximbank, and S&P Global Commodity Insights, highlighting Suriname’s growing importance as a player in the global energy sector.
Building on the success of the Suriname Awareness Symposium (SAS) 2025 – founded by Vanessa Yacoob and Ileana Ferber – CEW takes a broader view of the region’s investment landscape. The event will unite stakeholders in hydrocarbons, mining, power, and carbon credits, showcasing key markets including Suriname, Guyana, and Trinidad & Tobago, alongside investors from the United States, Brazil, and other international markets.
Under the auspices of Suriname’s President, Dr Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, CEW 2026 will bring together high-level delegates from across the Caribbean, with anticipated participation from the leadership of Guyana, Barbados, and CARICOM. This demonstrates the event’s regional significance and the increasing momentum for collaboration in energy, mining, and sustainable resource development.
The multi-track programme will feature strategic sessions and workshops covering exploration and production, oilfield services and technology, finance, mining, carbon credits, and renewables. Dedicated sessions on local content will focus on inclusive growth, skills development, and supply-chain expansion, positioning CEW as a driver for regional transformation.
The Suriname–Guyana basin remains one of the world’s most promising oil frontiers. Guyana has already discovered over 13 billion barrels of oil equivalent, with projects such as Liza (220,000 bpd), Payara (220,000 bpd), Yellowtail (250,000 bpd), and the newly sanctioned Hammerhead development driving rapid output growth. Suriname, estimated to hold 2.2 billion barrels of recoverable resources, is advancing its first major deepwater project, TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu development, which is expected to come online in 2028 at approximately 220,000 bpd. Petronas and Shell continue to pursue exploration across several offshore blocks, while upstream investment in Suriname has increased from $348 million in 2020 to $514 million in 2024 and is projected to reach $9.5 billion between 2025 and 2027.
Trinidad and Tobago is also expanding its deepwater exploration, attracting considerable global interest. ExxonMobil recently secured offshore Block TTUD-1, which could generate up to $21.7 billion in investment if reserves are confirmed. Meanwhile, major oilfield service providers, including Halliburton, SLB, and Baker Hughes, are strengthening their regional presence. SLB, for instance, opened a new office in Suriname in 2025, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the market.
Mining continues to be a cornerstone of the Caribbean’s resource economy. In Suriname, gold accounted for 74% of exports in 2024, with major operators such as Newmont and Rosebel leading production. Guyana’s mining industry is thriving under a transparent legal framework, with projects developed by Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Gold Fields. By convening governments, operators, investors, and service providers, CEW will underscore the interconnected opportunities spanning oil, gas, and mining, encouraging regional collaboration and setting the stage for sustainable economic growth.
Companies and organisations interested in sponsoring or participating in Caribbean Energy Week 2026 are invited to contact Energy Capital & Power at sales@energycapitalpower.com to secure their involvement.
