TechnipFMC has been awarded a major integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (iEPCI) contract by TotalEnergies for its GranMorgu project on Block 58, the first oil and gas development offshore Suriname. TechnipFMC indicated that the project is worth over $1b

The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries has announced the granting of the Exploration and Production (Public Petroleum Rights) Licence for the Rio Claro Block situated in the Wards of Charuma, Cocal, Ortoire and Guayaguayare to NGC E&P Investments Limited and Primera Oil and Gas Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Touchstone Exploration Inc.

Massy Gas Products (Guyana) Ltd (MGPGL) commissioned an Air Separation Plant yesterday at their East Bank Demerara facility. The liquid oxygen and nitrogen plant has a production capacity of 13 tons per day. This cutting-edge facility is designed to meet the growing demands of Guyana’s medical and industrial sectors.

The Centre for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) recently held a one-day meeting in Trinidad and Tobago, featuring a series of presentations from industry professionals engaged in process safety. At the meeting, Heritage Petroleum’s CEO Erik Keskula gave welcoming remarks and started by saying “If there’s something that keeps me up at night it’s process safety”. Heritage Petroleum was the lead sponsor of the event and hosted the event alongside the CCPS. 

Tiger Tanks is the first private sector company in T&T to complete an extensive GHG inventory and mitigation assessment. Over the past few months, the company has partnered with the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) to conduct the assessment. This project allows Tiger Tanks to identify key emission sources and equips the company with the tools needed to implement targeted strategies for reducing those emissions.

Honeywell has announced a strategic collaboration with Chevron to develop advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-Assisted solutions to help operators make decisions to enhance efficiency for refining processes and improve safety within the industrial automation space. 

According to most projections, natural gas will play a significant role in the energy mix as the world transitions to lower carbon fuels and renewable energy. The market for fuel like coal and heavy crude will decline, while growth is still expected for natural gas and LNG. 

Touchstone has safely commissioned the flowline connecting the Cascadura C surface location to the Cascadura natural gas processing plant, which ties in our Cascadura-2ST1 and Cascadura-3ST1 wells. Additionally, a new natural gas separator has been installed and brought online, expanding the plant's gross natural gas processing capacity to approximately 140 million cubic feet per day.

bp has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50.03% interest in Lightsource bp, one of the world’s leading developers and operators of utility-scale solar and battery storage assets.

Paria Fuel Trading Company Limited (Paria) is proud to announce its achievement of attaining International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC), a critical step toward integrating with the European market’s stringent environmental standards. This certification not only reinforces Paria’s commitment to sustainability and transparency but also highlights the broader economic and environmental benefits for Trinidad, the Caribbean region, and their energy exports.

The past year has been marked by some pivotal developments in the Trinidad & Tobago energy sector which we hope will set a positive future trajectory the industry, notwithstanding ongoing challenges.

There are many deep and productive relationships already in place at the level of government, industry and individuals. With the exciting prospects in store for the Surinamese energy sector, I expect that many more mutually beneficial business relationships will build on the existing strong foundations.

The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) has reported that pursuant to proceedings filed by the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in the Republic of Angola the tug Solo Creed has been ordered by the Court to be arrested to secure the claim of Trinidad and Tobago.

The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Climate Resilience, and Social Security for the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has announced that Kenesjay Green Ltd. (KGL), a key green energy Caribbean project developer, will conduct the Pre-Feasibility Work for the production of Green Ammonia via the utilization of geothermal energy from Dominica.

The Hon. Stuart Young, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Energy Industries toured the Mento platform at the TOFCO fabrication yard in La Brea. The platform is in the final stages of construction as it gets ready for sailaway within the coming weeks.

The Honourable Stuart R. Young S.C., M.P Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister toured the PXGEO 2 seismic vessel and met with its specialist crew on 26th September 2024.

bp Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT) and EOG Resources Trinidad Limited (EOG) have agreed to partner on the Coconut gas development. Coconut will be a 50/50 joint venture with EOG as operator. The final investment decision has been taken by the joint venture partners and first gas is expected in 2027.

Perenco T&T Limited has announced the introduction of hydrocarbons into the newly installed 37-kilometer 10” pipeline from the Teak Alpha Production platform to the Galeota Terminal. This marks the end of the broad-scoped project involving extensive multidisciplinary teams.

Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited (PPGPL) continues to establish strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the industry as evidenced by a meeting with His Excellency Victor Hugo Morales Meléndez, Mexican Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago and his senior executives on August 20, 2024. The event is part of a series of planned collaborative efforts with key stakeholders, as PPGPL aggressively pursues its growth agenda for its base business in Trinidad and its US subsidiary, Phoenix Park Energy Marketing LLC (PPEM).