Energy infrastructure for a major onshore natural gas project has arrived in Trinidad and Tobago, Canadian-based operator Touchstone Exploration Inc. signaling a ramp-up in domestic production. The shipment of compressor equipment, transported from Houston to the Port of Point Lisas, is destined for the Cascadura project located in the Ortoire block. Touchstone described the delivery as a "major step" in advancing one of the country's most significant recent onshore gas developments.
The logistics operation involved oversized units, the largest of which weighed more than 57 tons and exceeded 50 feet in length. The equipment is designed to reduce wellhead pressure and improve operating stability at the Cascadura site in Poole, Rio Claro.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Energy Minister, Dr. Roodal Moonilal, visited the port to oversee the offloading process.
The logistics phase, led by Ramps Logistics Ltd, required complex route surveys and police coordination to move the massive units across the island. Other contractors involved included, United Africa Shipping, Sammy Multilift Service Ltd.
"This is a visible sign of continued investment in Rio Claro and southeast Trinidad," said Shaun Rampersad, CEO of Ramps Logistics. "The operation required extensive planning across every phase, including cargo collection in Houston and final delivery to site."
Touchstone, which holds an 80% working interest in the Ortoire block, has been a focal point for onshore growth as the country seeks to offset declining offshore production. The Cascadura field is expected to play a critical role in stabilizing the natural gas supply for the country’s downstream petrochemical sector and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.