GranMorgu
A New Dawn for Suriname
GranMorgu is Suriname’s first large-scale deep offshore oil development, marking a new chapter in the country’s energy history. Operated by TotalEnergies, with APA Corporation and Staatsolie (National Oil Company), the project sets a benchmark for disciplined execution and low-emissions offshore production.
A landmark project in a prolific basin
The GranMorgu project will develop the Sapakara and Krabdagu oil discoveries, on which a successful exploration and appraisal campaign was completed in 2023. The fields are located 150 km off the coast of Suriname and hold recoverable reserves estimated at over 750 million barrels, in water depths between 100 to 1,000 meters.
Total investment is estimated at around $10.5 billion and first oil is expected in 2028. The project includes a 220,000 barrels of oil per day Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit, that replicates a proven and efficient design. The GranMorgu FPSO is designed to accommodate future tie-back opportunities that would extend its production plateau.
Leveraging best-in-class technologies to minimize GHG emissions
GranMorgu leverages technology to minimize greenhouse gas emissions, with a scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity below 16 kg CO2e/boe thanks in particular to:
- all-electric FPSO configuration, with zero routine flaring and full reinjection of associated gas into the reservoirs;
- optimized well and subsea layouts with water‑alternating‑gas (WAG) injection, supporting long‑term reservoir performance;
- installation of a permanent methane detection and monitoring system relying on a network of sensors.
Why "GranMorgu"?
In Sranan Tongo, the local language of Suriname, “GranMorgu” has a double meaning.
Firstly, it refers to the goliath grouper, a fish found in the country’s coastal waters that symbolizes strength and longevity, and is said by some South American and Caribbean Amerindian communities to possess supernatural powers.
GranMorgu also means “a great morning” or “a new dawn”. By naming this project “GranMorgu”, TotalEnergies is reiterating our responsibility towards Suriname and its environment as an operator in the Oil & Gas sector, while symbolizing the new start the project represents for the country’s economy.
The Meaning Behind the Logo
The project’s logo features a stylized sun rising over the sea horizon, effectively integrated with the image representing the Granmorgu. The rising sun embodies the promise of a new dawn, while the Granmorgu exhibits enduring strength, resilience, inclusiveness, and the forward motion that characterizes this important project.
Key Development Packages
The GranMorgu offshore development is executed through a set of integrated project packages, designed to ensure safe and efficient delivery across all phases. Together, these packages form an integrated offshore system designed to accelerate time to first oil while maintaining high standards in safety, environmental performance and execution.
Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO)
The FPSO is a stationary vessel, bringing together production, processing, storage and offloading operations. Onboard, the oil, gas and water produced from the reservoir are separated and processed before the oil is gathered and later offloaded for export. Water and gas are fully re-injected into the reservoir.
This FPSO is newly built and all-electric based on a standardized hull, equipped with electrically driven systems to enhance operational efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It operates with zero routine flaring, full gas reinjection in the reservoir, and a permanent methane detection and monitoring system relying on a network of sensors to reduce methane emissions.
Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF)
The SURF system connects the wells on the seabed to the FPSO, linking subsea operations to surface facilities. It relies on a network of subsea infrastructure designed to operate across a wide range of water depths.
It is essential for enabling oil and gas production, supporting injection activities, and ensuring the safe flow of fluids between the seabed and the facility.
Subsea Production Systems (SPS)
The SPS package covers the main equipment installed on the seabed, including flow control systems that enable the operation of the wells (subsea trees and manifolds).
This subsea architecture is based on proven and standardized solutions, designed to ensure safe and reliable operations while supporting long-term reservoir performance and overall system integrity.
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Drilling
The drilling package covers the drilling and completion (fitting the well with the equipment needed for production) required to bring the reservoirs into operation, ensuring they are safely constructed and ready for long-term use.
These activities enable timely production and efficient reservoir drainage, supported by high safety standards and reliable performance.
Geoscience
The geoscience package focuses on understanding the subsurface and how the reservoir behaves. It combines seismic, and well data to build a picture of underground conditions.
It supports development planning by helping define where and how to drill, improving well placement and aligning subsurface insights with drilling and production activities.