SEOGS 2026 Visitor Guide

The Event

What SEOGS Is

The Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit & Exhibition is the largest energy event in the Caribbean, hosted by Staatsolie. The 2026 edition expects 230+ speakers, 260+ exhibitors and delegates from across the offshore industry as Suriname moves toward first oil from Block 58. Registration, programme and floorplans are on the official SEOGS website. For everything else happening that week, see our events calendar; for sector headlines, our Oil & Gas news section aggregates the trade press daily.

Getting In & Around

Airport, Taxis and Traffic

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) lies about 45 kilometres south of the city; the drive takes 45 to 60 minutes. Most hotels arrange transfers if you book ahead, and registered taxis are available at arrivals. In town, local ride-hailing apps and taxis are the easiest way to reach the venue, which has parking for 600+ vehicles.

Check On the Road for live road notices and our flights page for arrivals and departures at PBM. Expect heavier traffic around the venue on summit mornings.

Money

SRD, Cambios and Cards

Suriname runs on the Surinamese Dollar (SRD) and is still largely cash based. Cards work at the bigger hotels and restaurants, but keep SRD on hand for taxis, small restaurants and shops. Exchange at a licensed cambio or bank rather than on the street.

Live USD and EUR rates from the Central Bank and street cambios are on our Market Rates page, updated through the day. Banks with central branches include Hakrinbank and Finabank.

Where to Stay

Hotels Used by Business Travellers

SEOGS editions sell out city hotels, so book early. These are the established business options in and around the centre:

Browse all options on our hotels page, including guesthouses and apartments.

Where to Eat

Dinner After the Exhibition Floor

Paramaribo’s food scene mixes Surinamese, Javanese, Indian, Chinese and Dutch kitchens. A few reliable picks for client dinners and quick bites:

The full list, with menus, hours and WhatsApp contacts, is on our restaurants page.

Connectivity

SIM Cards and Data

Telesur and Digicel both sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and in town; bring your passport for registration. Central branches: Telesur Centrum and Digicel Wilhelminastraat. More practical arrival tips, including eSIM and ATM advice, are in our visitor guide.

Downtime

If You Have a Free Half Day

The UNESCO-listed historic inner city is walkable from most hotels. With a few more hours, cross the river for the Commewijne plantation loop, Fort Nieuw Amsterdam or the coffee trails of Peperpot Nature Park. Staying the weekend? Start with our Suriname itinerary.

When and where is SEOGS 2026?

SEOGS 2026 runs from 23 to 26 June 2026 at Roeli’s Event Venue in Paramaribo, Suriname. It is the sixth edition, hosted by Staatsolie under the theme Unlocking Energy, Empowering Nations.

How do I register for SEOGS 2026?

Delegate and visitor registration is handled on the official website, suriname-energy.com. Delegate passes and free visitor registration are separate.

How far is the venue from the airport?

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is roughly 45 kilometres south of Paramaribo. The drive to the city takes about 45 to 60 minutes. Arrange a hotel transfer or use a registered taxi.

Can I pay with US dollars or cards in Paramaribo?

The local currency is the Surinamese Dollar (SRD). Larger hotels and restaurants accept cards and sometimes USD or EUR, but smaller venues are cash based. Exchange money at a cambio or bank and check live rates on our Market Rates page.