KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 11): Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) via its subsidiary, Petronas Suriname E&P BV (PSEPBV), has made its first discovery of hydrocarbon in Suriname with the successful drilling of the Sloanea-1 exploration well located in Block 52.

PSEPBV is the operator of Block 52 and holds a 50% participating interest, together with ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Suriname BV, which holds the remaining 50%.