“ The Golden Lane:
Stabroek Block – Block 58 – Block 52
Guyana Suriname Basin, alias “ GSGL”.
The Black Petroleum Lane “.

My geological vision of 2008, as presented in an oil painting at an exposition in March 2010, in the Consulate of Venezuela, Paramaribo, Suriname. Now reality ? Petroleum is first found in the mind of the explorer and of the day dreaming subsurface geologist.

Do you wish to find petroleum and make lots of money?

“Transforming Energy Ventures with Proven Global Expertise: My unique value proposition.

With 48 years of success in the global petroleum industry, I bring exceptional value through a proven track record of discovering giant fields and creating strategic ventures that significantly enhance company portfolios and cash flow.

My expertise is backed by distinguished credentials including a Doctoraal Degree in Petroleum Geology, Engineering Geologist in Petroleum, Executive MBA in International Business (Petroleum & M&A), and MSc in International Petroleum Management.

My international recognition includes the Cambridge Award for “2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 20th Century”.
And the GDF-Suez Paris Award for “Innovative New Business Projects.”

As both a Certified Petroleum Geologist (AAPG #5201), Chartered European Geologist (EFG #92) and International Energy Negotiators Member, I offer gold standard expertise validated by international references.

I provide comprehensive advisory services across exploration, production, commercial, and policy aspects of the petroleum industry.

Whether you need on-site executive leadership, virtual consultation, or an interim Country Manager, I offer flexible engagement options driving your organization’s success, swift and fluently in…7 languages.

My value proposition combines strategic vision with practical, cash flow generating execution, supported by:

• Proven success discovering giant petroleum fields
• Track record high value-adding new ventures
• Holistic understanding of the entire upstream and energy value chain.

Based on hands-on experience from bottom to top.

From fieldwork in the jungle, wellsites, discovery of Ceuta giant field.
To oak panelled board rooms in Dallas, amazing successful historical first capitalistic new ventures with Herbert Hunt in USSR, Moscow and Siberia.
Two billion green bucks bids on African oil fields etc.

To the grand pivilige of having helped Switi Sranan, dear country of my parents and extended family.
Such as by putting my small grain, by contributing to the fundaments of present success, the most solid PSC, already fifteen years ago.

• Executive leadership capability in building high-performing teams
• Global experience in complex market environments

Let us discuss and see how my internationally recognized expertise can help achieve your strategic objectives.
And lead your organization to new heights of success.

Available for both on-site and online advisory services.
Ready to contribute to your organization’s growth and success in this 2025 dynamic global energy landscape.

Guiding and dancing you to fulfill your own Petroleum and Energy Dreams.
On the vibrant tones of salsa and bachata…

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.

Public Profile: nl.linkedin.com/pub/marcel-chin-a-lien/9/a73/547/

For Advisory Services contact:

Email: marcelchinalien@gmail.com