### Strong LNG Potential in Guyana and Suriname: A Wood Mackenzie Report
A recent report by Wood Mackenzie highlights the substantial liquefied natural gas (LNG) potential stemming from gas discoveries in Guyana and Suriname. This report underscores the significant contribution these nations could make to the global LNG market by the early 2030s.
#### Overview of Potential LNG Supplies
The report suggests that offshore gas projects in Guyana and Suriname hold substantial promise for delivering new LNG supplies to the global market. Wood Mackenzie estimates that these projects could supply up to 12 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) of LNG by the next decade, with potential gas reserves reaching 13 trillion cubic feet in the Haimara cluster of Guyana and Block 52 (Sloanea) of Suriname[1][2][5].
#### Economic Viability and Shipping Advantages
The economic viability of these projects is supported by several factors. The breakeven cost, excluding shipping and re-gasification costs, is estimated to be around $6 per million British thermal units (mmbtu). This favorable cost structure is attributed to high well productivity and the experience of the project operators in LNG commercialization[2][3][5].
Moreover, Wood Mackenzie notes that both Guyana and Suriname possess a shipping advantage due to their regional proximity to major demand centers in the Caribbean and South America. This strategic positioning enables these nations to serve as competitive regional suppliers[3][5].
#### Global Market Context and Potential for Collaboration
The global LNG market is experiencing a shift, with the dominance of US and Qatar LNG growing. However, a temporary pause on new US LNG export projects due to President Biden’s policies creates a supply window in the mid-2030s. This window presents an opportunity for Guyana and Suriname to fill some of the anticipated LNG supply-demand gap by 2035. Wood Mackenzie estimates this gap will be around 105 MMTPA, necessitating the development of new pre-Final Investment Decision (pre-FID) projects[2][3][5].
#### Collaboration and Regulatory Progress
Both Guyana and Suriname are actively engaging in discussions regarding potential joint development of their gas resources. The governments of these nations are open to cooperative arrangements that could facilitate the successful commercialization of their gas reserves.
In Suriname, a 10-year tax break has been agreed upon for PETRONAS and ExxonMobil to incentivize gas