A Strategic Investment Opportunity in the Heart of South America’s Energy Revolution

Following is my transformational vision and futuristic petroleum landscape oriented business and urban planning proposal.

As the Guyana-Suriname Basin emerges as a global energy powerhouse, with production projected to reach over 1 million barrels of premium petroleum daily by 2026, a transformative vision rises from the Atlantic waters. This opportunity speaks to forward-thinking investors and Suriname’s citizens alike, offering both financial returns and national prosperity.

Just as my 2010 painted vision of the Golden Lane, first unveiled at Paramaribo’s Venezuelan Consulate, became reality within a decade, Futurama City Suriname represents my 2025 dream for Switi Sranan. Today, I invite visionary investors, developers, and the people of Suriname to consider, discuss and join my vision and further develop this concept for this unprecedented opportunity at the frontier of energy innovation.

Strategic Position in a Booming Energy Market

This artificial island, strategically positioned at the mouth of the Suriname River near Paramaribo, combines cutting-edge engineering with investment foresight. According to my own scientific based calculations, already published on my website, the Suriname region’s oil and gas recoverable and to be found reserves could potentially reach 133 billion barrels (BOE) – comparable to some of the world’s most productive oil fields in iconic and classic Maracaibo petroleum basin, that I had previously studied during some 12 years..

“The Guyana-Suriname Basin represents one of the most significant oil discoveries of the 21st century,” notes Dr. Maria Velasquez, petroleum geologist with the International Energy Forum. “Infrastructure development in this region isn’t just opportune – it’s essential for maximizing these resources.”

Engineered for example by leading Dutch firms like Royal Boskalis and Van Oord, Futurama City is designed to withstand rising sea levels while serving as a compact, sustainable hub incorporating everything needed for exploring and exploiting these vast offshore resources.

Investment Components with Diverse Returns

At its core, Futurama City features:

• A state-of-the-art refinery designed specifically for processing the region’s light offshore oil
• Advanced LNG processing facilities with projected processing capacity of 3.5 million tons annually
• Comprehensive port facilities for supply vessels and light cruise ships, with 12 deep-water berths
• A modern heliport and drone port ensuring rapid offshore access, capable of handling 200+ daily operations
• Integrated bridge networks connecting the island to mainland Suriname

For real estate investors and developers, the project offers multiple revenue streams:

• Luxury residential condominiums with panoramic ocean views (projected 15-20% ROI over five years)
• Premium commercial spaces for international businesses (estimated 95% occupancy within two years)
• Industrial facilities with long-term leasing potential to major energy companies
• Hospitality developments serving both business travelers and tourism

Each element is meticulously planned to serve the growing needs of international energy companies and their personnel, ensuring strong, long-term demand. Initial financial projections indicate potential returns of 25-30% over the first decade for early investors.

Environmental Responsibility Meets Economic Development

Green architecture and innovative design principles by Haskoning demonstrate how resource development and environmental responsibility can coexist harmoniously. The development will incorporate:

• Renewable energy systems providing up to 40% of the island’s power needs
• Advanced water management and recycling systems
• Green spaces comprising 30% of the island’s footprint
• State-of-the-art waste management facilities

“What makes Futurama City truly revolutionary is its integration of industrial functionality with livability,” says one of my friends, famous architect and urban planning consultant. “This isn’t just an industrial complex – it’s a vision for how energy development can create thriving communities.”

Economic Impact and Job Creation

The project is projected to create:

• 2,500+ construction jobs during the 5-year development phase
• 8,000+ permanent positions across technical, administrative, and service sectors
• $1.2 billion in annual economic activity for Suriname
• Skills development programs for local workers, ensuring Surinamese citizens benefit directly

Like the Golden Lane before it, this vision springs from deep love for Suriname and its people, while offering investors the chance to participate in a transformative development with projected returns significantly outpacing traditional investment vehicles.

Next Steps for Interested Investors

Ready to explore this opportunity, to proceed kicking off with brain storming and then to meticulous study and explore this futuristic, still imaginary plan?

For all Srananman and visionary investors alike, Futurama City Suriname stands as a beacon of innovation where energy development, environmental consciousness, and human prosperity converge.

This is my personal dream for Switi Sranan – a vision that, like in 2008 the Golden Lane petroleum geological vision, could very well transform from inspiration to reality, offering early investors the opportunity to be part of this historic development that promises to reshape Suriname’s future for generations to come.

Kind regards.

Marcel Chin-A-Lien

Petroleum and Energy Advisor

48 Years of Global, in-depth expertise, knowhow and insights.

That have generated transformative, multi billion giant fields discoveries, iconic first capitalistic new ventures in the USSR, bid rounds, added value and long term cash flow generating offshore exploration and production activities on Dutch North Sea, M&A, PSC designs, Contract negotiations.

Combined with a cross & trans discipline background of 4 petroleum post grad degrees, that fuse technical, business, commercial and management disciplines, accompanied by fluency in 7 languages in a variety of geographical, socio-cultural and business landscapes. 

“ Exploration & Production integrated with Business & Commercial Development and Critical Insights “

Drs – Petroleum Geology
Engineering Geologist – Petroleum Geology

Executive MBA International Business – Petroleum – M&A
MSc International Management – Petroleum

Energy Negotiator Association of International Negotiators (AIEN)

Certified Petroleum Geologist # 5201 – American Association Petroleum Geologists – Gold standard Certification
Chartered European Geologist # 92    – European Federation of Geologists – Gold standard Certification

Cambridge Award  “ 2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 20th Century ”, UK – Gold standard Award
Paris Awards  “ Innovative New Business Projects “, GDF-Suez, France – Two Gold standard Awards, Paris, 2003.

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For Advisory Services contact:

Email: marcelchinalien@gmail.com

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