(de Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – Staatsolie has decided to stop its drilling operations in Commewijne, as no usable oil has been found in the past four years. Representatives of the oil company held two sessions in the district yesterday to share the results of the exploration for oil with the local community.
Staasolie will leave Commewijne for the time being, but will continue exploration activities at Weg naar Zee, Uitkijk, Coronie and Nickerie. Oil has been found in Commewijne’s soil, but it cannot be pumped out of the ground with the technology currently used by Staatsolie, as the oil is too heavy. Explorations manager August Nelson says it is not interesting to determine the amount of reserves in the soil, as it will not be pumped for the time being. The company must develop another drilling method first to be able to pump the heavy oil.
