The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries via a press release, has indicated that one of the major upstream natural gas suppliers in Trinidad and Tobago has had to shut in its gas production as it deals with an unplanned technical issue.

The Ministry said that, “This unfortunate and untimely issue has led to a significant reduction in current gas supply which in turn has affected the end users of gas.”

“This unforeseen event is being given the priority urgent attention that is necessary by the upstream entity. It is hoped that the situation will be resolved in the shortest possible timeframe”, the Ministry added.