NGC and Methanex sign agreement for gas supply

NGC and Methanex sign agreement for gas supply

The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) and Methanex Trinidad Limited (Methanex) have signed a new Gas Sales Contract (GSC) for the supply of gas to the Titan methanol plant on the Point Lisas Industrial Estate (PLIE). The agreement with Methanex - the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol - was signed on October 12th 2023 at the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre.

Methanex to restart Titan plant and idle Atlas plant

Methanex to restart Titan plant and idle Atlas plant

Methanex Corporation has announced that it has signed a two-year natural gas agreement with the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NGC) for its currently idled, wholly owned, Titan methanol plant (“Titan”) (875,000 tonnes per year capacity) to restart operations in September 2024. Simultaneously, the Company announced its intention to idle the Atlas methanol plant (“Atlas”) (Methanex interest 63.1% or 1,085,000 tonnes per year capacity) in September 2024, when its legacy 20-year natural gas agreement expires.

Minister Young meets with EU ambassador

Minister Young meets with EU ambassador

The Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, The Honourable Stuart R. Young, MP, met with the European Union (EU) Ambassador, His Excellency Peter Cavendish; David Mogollon, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Barbados and Sanjin Soldatic, Head of Political Section, EU Delegation to Trinidad and Tobago, today, Tuesday 10th October, 2023 at the Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Minister Young meets with Woodside President and Country Manager

Minister Young meets with Woodside President and Country Manager

The Honourable Stuart R. Young MP Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister met with Mrs. Kellyanne Lochan, President and Country Chair at Woodside Energy. The meeting took place at the Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on 10th October 2023.

Energy Chamber welcomes news on shallow water bid round but concerned about measures to stimulate investment in gas production in the short-term

Energy Chamber welcomes news on shallow water bid round but concerned about measures to stimulate investment in gas production in the short-term

The Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago warmly welcomes the announcement of the 2023 Shallow Water Bid Round earlier today.  Coming on the back of the signing of three deepwater production sharing contracts last week and the successful onshore bid round earlier this year, this bodes well for future development of Trinidad & Tobago oil and gas resources.  It is important for the future of the country that we have a consistent and active exploration programme within Trinidad & Tobago’s economic zone to ensure that resources are identified, and reserves are brought into production as quickly as possible.

NGC and PLNL execute a new Gas Sales Contract

NGC and PLNL execute a new Gas Sales Contract

The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) and Point Lisas Nitrogen Limited (PLNL) have successfully concluded negotiations for the execution of a Gas Sales Contract (GSC) to govern the sale of natural gas to PLNL and represents a critical step forward for both companies after a fruitful period of negotiations.

Opposition calls for fiscal reform in the energy sector ahead of national budget - Recommends increase to sustainability incentive to encourage investment in drilling

Opposition calls for fiscal reform in the energy sector ahead of national budget - Recommends increase to sustainability incentive to encourage investment in drilling

The Leader of the Opposition, the Honourable Kamla Persad Bissessar has issued a press statement calling for changes to the upstream fiscal regime to encourage investment and to increase production. The opposition leader’s statement focused on exciting the investing community in the increased production of crude oil, in particular.

What we would like to see in the national budget

What we would like to see in the national budget

The last few days have seen a flurry of positive developments in the Trinidad & Tobago energy sector: the Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuelan government agreement on the development of the Dragon gas field, the agreement of production sharing contracts for a Shell/bp consortium to explore three deepwater blocks, the NGC – Shell Manatee field offtake contract for domestic gas, the visit from Marubeni and discussions with the Minister of Energy on power, hydrogen and wind, and the recommitment of Hydrogen de France to invest in hydrogen production in Trinidad and the upcoming visit of senior executives from the company. There was also news that bpTT and Shell executives had special meetings with the Board of Directors of NGC, their discussions centered around long-term gas supply, strategies for decarbonisation of the energy and industrial sectors, and mechanisms to help transition the energy value chain to a low-carbon future. All of this is positive news for the future of the Trinidad & Tobago energy sector and they all relate to elements of the Energy Chamber’s six-point plan to secure the future of our gas industry and future exports of gas and petrochemicals. 

NGC, Shell and bpTT discuss energy matters

NGC, Shell and bpTT discuss energy matters

In demonstration of a collective commitment to domestic energy security and the energy transition, The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC), convened separate special board meetings with Shell Trinidad and Tobago Limited (Shell) and bp Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT). Both meetings took place at the Hilton Trinidad and Tobago Conference Centre on September 22nd 2023, to discuss the path forward for energy. They were joined by The Hon. Stuart Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries.

Statement by Caribbean Community (Caricom) on the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy

Statement by Caribbean Community (Caricom) on the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with grave concern the contents of a Communique emanating from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela regarding the announcement made by our sister Member State, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, about its intention to open bids for certain oil blocks in the waters adjacent to Guyana’s coast.

Minister Young meets with Marubeni

Minister Young meets with Marubeni

The Honourable Stuart R. Young MP Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister along with Mrs. Sandra Fraser, Permanent Secretary (Ag) at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries met with Mr. Ryota Kobayashi, General Manager Overseas Power Marubeni Power International Inc; Mr. Mo Majeed, Chairman, Marubeni Power International of South Jamaica (SJPC) and Ms. Sandra Welch-Farrell. The meeting took place at the Trinidad Hilton Hotel and Conference Centre.

NGC and Shell sign amended Gas Sales Contract to include Manatee gas

NGC and Shell sign amended Gas Sales Contract to include Manatee gas

The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) and Shell Trinidad and Tobago Limited (Shell) have signed an amended Domestic Gas Sales Contract (DGSC) to incorporate a share of the natural gas volumes from the Shell-operated Manatee field once the project is sanctioned. The signing took place on September 22nd at Hilton Trinidad and Tobago Conference Centre, and was attended by The Honourable Stuart Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, along with the principals of both signatory companies. The amended DGSC will entitle NGC to purchase gas produced from one of the country’s largest offshore fields, to supply to the downstream sector across the medium term.

Ministry of Energy to award deep water licences

Ministry of Energy to award deep water licences

The Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Stuart R. Young, M.P. advises that the Cabinet approved the award of three deep water blocks to a consortium of bp and Shell.

Energy Chamber welcomes the signing of agreement to work on the Dragon field in Venezuelan waters

Energy Chamber welcomes the signing of agreement to work on the Dragon field in Venezuelan waters

The Energy Chamber is extremely pleased to hear the news that Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela have signed an agreement to work on the Dragon field in Venezuelan waters.  The Energy Chamber congratulates the Government of Trinidad & Tobago for delivering this agreement, and in particular the Minister of Energy, the Honourable Stuart Young, who has worked tirelessly to secure the agreement in a very challenging environment.

bp completes pipeline project

bp completes pipeline project

bp Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT) can today confirm it has successfully completed its Trinidad Offshore Pipeline Replacement (TOPR) project and safely integrated the new infrastructure into its operations.

HDF Energy bolsters commitment to NewGen

HDF Energy bolsters commitment to NewGen

HDF Energy (Hydrogène de France), leading developer of large-scale green hydrogen infrastructure and high-power fuel cell manufacturer, announces the appointment of Jean- Noel de Charentenay as new chairman of certified low-carbon hydrogen project NewGen.