Suriname explorers look beyond Covid-19 clouds

Operators see nation's waters as hotspot in chilly market, with Apache studying development plans for two finds

Golden handshake: Suriname's controversial President Desi Bouterse (left) congratulates Rudolf Elias, director of state-owned oil company Staatsolie, after learning that Apache had struck oil — Golden handshake: Suriname's controversial President Desi Bouterse (left) congratulates Rudolf Elias, director of state-owned oil company Staatsolie, after learning that Apache had struck oilPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Gareth Chetwynd

London

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Published 14 May 2020, 06:45Updated 14 May 2020, 06:45