Leapfrog to the future: Energy scenarios and strategies for Suriname to 2050

► The Scenario Planning methodology is advocated, in particular in developing countries. ► Using energy scenarios, energy strategies for Suriname to 2050 are conceived. ► First, the current state of energy security is assessed. ► Next, critical uncertainties are identified to create the scenario logic. ► The scenarios (with robustness analysis) are used to create energy strategies.