Southern Caribbean Energy Corridor Webinar Series

Expand Your Business in the Booming Southern Caribbean Energy Corridor!

Tap into one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets with our Southern Caribbean Energy Corridor Webinar Series. Designed for U.S. companies, this exclusive series uncovers key business opportunities in Guyana, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago—thriving hubs of energy expansion and economic growth.

The oil and gas boom is driving demand across multiple sectors, including hospitality (restaurants, hotels), law and financial services, healthcare, infrastructure, housing, construction, logistics, aviation, safety & security, maritime services, franchise, consumer goods, agribusiness, equipment and supplies required for manufacturing, energy production, and more. Don’t miss your chance to connect, strategize, and grow in this high-potential market.

Business Opportunities in Suriname – March 12, 2025
Business Opportunities in Guyana – April 16, 2025
Business Opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago – May 7, 2025

Cost: $150 for the full series or $50 per webinar.

Seize this chance to expand your business—register today!

Suriname is on track to become one of the world’s fastest-growing economies in the next five years. Similar to its neighbor Guyana, a major offshore oil discovery in 2020 has attracted global oil giants like TotalEnergies, Petronas, Chevron, and Shell. TotalEnergies alone is set to invest $1.5 billion in Suriname over the next three years, preparing the country for its first oil production, expected in 2028. This presents a wealth of opportunities for U.S. companies in industry sectors such as hospitality (restaurants, hotels), oil and gas, oil and gas services, mining,  renewable energy, fintech, construction, infrastructure, aviation, franchise, agribusiness, consumer goods, and more.

The U.S. is Suriname's largest trading partner, accounting for 31% of its imports, which totals around $716 million. Both the Surinamese government and private sector have expressed a strong interest in strengthening and expanding commercial ties with U.S. businesses.

In support of this growing relationship, the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo will host a U.S. Business Delegation during Suriname’s 5th Energy Oil and Gas Summit (SEOGS), set for June 17-20, 2025. Organized by Staatsolie, Suriname’s state oil company, the Summit will be held in Paramaribo under the theme "A New Dawn." SEOGS is the leading energy and offshore event in Suriname, attracting a diverse regional and international audience. As the country’s premier energy conference, it draws thousands of businesses from around the world, spanning the oil and gas sector as well as numerous other industries. Learn more on March 12, 2025!

Guyana, the only English-speaking country in South America, is poised to serve as a gateway for exports and investment into the Caribbean as well as Northern Brazil. While geographically part of South America, Guyana shares deep cultural and political ties with the Caribbean, further strengthened by its capital, Georgetown, hosting the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) Secretariat. While best known for its recent oil and gas discoveries, the country is endowed with fertile agricultural lands, valuable mineral resources (including bauxite and gold), and extensive tropical forests that cover over 80 percent of the country, making it a net-zero carbon sink footprint.

As the world’s fastest-growing economy, its real GDP growth was estimated at an impressive 43.6%, (13.1% of which was non-oil related). The World Bank forecasts continued strong double-digit growth for 2025. The country’s vast natural resources, particularly in oil and gas, are noteworthy. Forty six oil discoveries and an estimated 11 billion oil-equivalent barrels coupled with 17 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, sees production of 645,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2024 and projection to 1.2 million bpd by 2030.  Capitalizing on its rich hydrocarbon resources, the Guyanese government seeks to diversify its economy, focusing on areas such as infrastructure development, agriculture, and healthcare, among other sectors.  The energy sector and related infrastructure build out, however, are the main driver of economic activity.

With a population concentration on the coastline as well as 200+ rural communities, there is a burgeoning demand for increased power.  Guyana’s aged transmission and distribution system present opportunities towards the diversification of the energy matrix from heavy fuel to natural gas, the supply of superior quality transmission and distribution products and services, and collaborations for the supply chain build out for future natural gas monetization projects.   Additionally, renewable energy solutions, particularly solar and small-scale hydropower are being used by the government to service communities in the hinterland.

With its high growth potential, its location as a potential beachhead to other Caribbean countries and Latin America, and a pro-business leaning government, Guyana should be considered by U.S. companies interested in expanding their footprint into the Caribbean and South America. Learn more on April 16, 2025!

The United States is Trinidad and Tobago’s largest trading partner, with more than $2.9 billion in U.S. imported goods in 2024. The market has 1.4 million potential customers, which distinguishes the country from other Caribbean nations by its high income per capita, thanks to an economy dominated by a mature and diversified energy sector. Trinidad and Tobago’s geographic proximity and strong links with the United States have encouraged a wide range of U.S. investors and exporters to enter Trinidad and Tobago’s market. Best prospects sectors for U.S. exports include equipment and supplies required for manufacturing, energy production, maritime services, safety and security products, information and communication technology, medical equipment and pharmaceutical, business process outsourcing, entertainment and tourism-related equipment and services, and non-food franchises. Learn more on May 7, 2025!