Halliburton has entered a strategic collaboration with PETRONAS Suriname and Valaris to support offshore development activity in Suriname, with the three companies aiming to establish closer coordination from the early stages of project planning.
The agreement connects the operator, drilling contractor and service provider earlier in the project cycle so that subsurface studies, well planning and drilling execution can be aligned more effectively. The companies are seeking to improve preparation and execution by linking technical workstreams before offshore activity advances further.
Within the collaboration, PETRONAS Suriname brings basin knowledge, Valaris provides offshore drilling capability, and Halliburton contributes well construction support and digital technology. The structure is intended to strengthen project readiness and support execution performance across the development process.
Halliburton Chief Operating Officer Shannon Slocum said the collaboration shows PETRONAS Suriname’s support for early engagement and for building execution readiness from the start. He said the combination of subsurface understanding and well construction capability supports closer alignment throughout the project lifecycle with PETRONAS Suriname and Valaris.
The partners are placing particular emphasis on integrating technical workflows early by linking subsurface analysis with drilling and development planning. That approach is intended to support decision-making and improve efficiency as offshore work progresses.
The agreement also reflects continued activity in Suriname’s offshore sector as companies move ahead with development planning for deepwater resources.
