TT Iron Steel Company Ltd. acquires Point Lisas Iron and Steel Plant

TT Iron Steel Company Ltd. acquires Point Lisas Iron and Steel Plant

TT Iron Steel Company Limited (TT Iron) took legal title today, acquiring the iron and steel plant in the Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Couva, Trinidad, after signing a purchase agreement with the liquidator of ArcelorMittal Point Lisas Ltd., Mr. Christopher Kelshall.

Incoming Woodside EVP meets with Minister Young

Incoming Woodside EVP meets with Minister Young

The Honourable Stuart R. Young S.C., M.P, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Ms. Penelope Bradshaw-Niles, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries; and Ms. Sandra Fraser, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries met with Woodside Energy executives.

Minister discusses green energy and methane reduction with CAF

Minister discusses green energy and methane reduction with CAF

The areas of discussion at the meeting included the technical assistance and loan facilities available to Trinidad and Tobago for energy projects, with a focus on the harnessing of green energy and also the reduction of harmful methane.

Minister Young discusses TT potential for LNG and petrochemicals with Hungarian Ambassador

Minister Young discusses TT potential for LNG and petrochemicals with Hungarian Ambassador

The Honourable Stuart R. Young SC, MP, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister met with His Excellency Balázs Heincz, Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries’, International Waterfront Complex, Head-Office, on 12th July, 2024.

Minister young meets with the diplomatic missions of Brazil and Jamaica

Minister young meets with the diplomatic missions of Brazil and Jamaica

 The Honourable Stuart R. Young SC, MP, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, along with Ms. Sandra Fraser, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, met separately, with representatives of the diplomatic missions of Brazil and Jamaica respectively, at the at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries’, International Waterfront Complex Head-Office, on 9th July, 2024.

Minister of Energy meets with DeNovo

Minister of Energy meets with DeNovo

The Honourable Stuart R. Young SC, MP, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, along with Ms. Sandra Fraser, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, met with DeNovo Energy Limited executives at the at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries’, International Waterfront Complex Head-Office, on 9th July, 2024.

Joint Chambers deliver hardware items to St. Vincent

Joint Chambers deliver hardware items to St. Vincent

The Joint Chambers of Trinidad & Tobago have delivered a variety of hardware items requested by NEMO in St Vincent to support relief efforts. This includes tarpaulins, wheelbarrows, shovels, rope, plastic sheeting, water boots, safety vests, cutlasses and plywood.

Joint Chambers donate chainsaws to the Government of Grenada

Joint Chambers donate chainsaws to the Government of Grenada

The Joint Chambers of Trinidad & Tobago took delivery of five chainsaws earlier today for onward delivery to the Government of Grenada for post hurricane recovery efforts. One chain saw was donated by supplier COTEEL of San Fernando and four additional units purchased by the Joint Chamber with funds donated by member companies and member of the public.

Update on post hurricane response

Update on post hurricane response

The Energy Chamber has been working closely with our partners in the Joint Chambers in Trinidad & Tobago, the ODPM and the Government of T&T in our response to the disaster caused by Hurricane Beryl.  We are also coordinating with our partner Chambers in St Vincent and Grenada through CARICHAM.

How sustainable are biofuels?

How sustainable are biofuels?

For over a century, fossil fuels have played a crucial role in fueling the economic, industrial and societal development across the globe. However, given the challenges of climate change, linked in part to the burning of fossil fuels, diversifying the global energy mix to include cleaner alternatives such as renewables and nuclear energy has gained widespread acceptance as the way forward to limit global temperature increase to 1.5°C in accordance with the Paris Climate agreement. Energy sources such as solar and wind provide a pathway to green energy and are rapidly increasing in scale and application. However, biofuels, another potential source of renewable energy, are often overlooked in the green energy discussion.

HDF Energy inaugurates the world’s first high-power hydrogen fuel cell factory

HDF Energy inaugurates the world’s first high-power hydrogen fuel cell factory

HDF Energy has announced the inauguration of the world’s first plant to manufacture 1MW+ fuel cells. This industrial site is dedicated to the decarbonisation of heavy maritime and rail mobility, as well as the production of electricity for public power grids. With 80% of its production destined for export, the factory is also stimulating the local economy by creating jobs, thereby contributing to the reindustrialisation and industrial sovereignty of Europe.