Over the past year, Trinidad and Tobago has advanced a series of renewable energy projects, signalling a decisive shift in its energy transition. From solar and wind to green hydrogen and low-carbon marine fuels, these initiatives are positioning the nation as a regional leader in sustainable energy. Caribbean’s Largest Solar Project In July 2025, Trinidad and Tobago’s first Solar Utility […]
Read MoreFebruary 4th, 2026
Globally competitive incentives, imaginative collaboration across Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean region, and the education and reskilling of the national workforce are strategic actions that must be urgently pursued by major players in the energy sector, says Mala Baliraj, Chairperson of The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago. Reflecting on the evolution of the sector, Baliraj highlighted Trinidad and […]
Read MoreJanuary 14th, 2026
Innovative Solutions: Where Ingenuity meets Energy Ford factories and vodka distilleries across the United States to hospitals in Cambodia and farms in rural Chile- what do they have in common? They use Watergen technology to “harvest the clouds”, transforming operations and lives. At Innovative Solutions, we aim to “improve the quality of life through technology.” Backed by over 20 years […]
Read MoreOctober 8th, 2025
Over the last 167 years, since the drilling of its first oil well in 1857, Trinidad & Tobago’s (T&T’s) energy sector has grown, diversified, weathered booms and busts, traversed major crossroads along its developmental journey, and successfully negotiated several significant transitions. In addition to producing about 59,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd), T&T produces and exports liquified natural gas […]
Read MoreFebruary 12th, 2025
In recent years, the global urgency to address environmental crises has intensified, with small island nations like Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) on the frontline. The 2018 Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA) Report highlights that 80% of T&T’s economy and 70% of its population are situated in coastal areas vulnerable to climate change, posing an imminent threat to economic stability andpublic […]
Read MoreOctober 25th, 2024
Over the past few years, the local energy sector has been embracing the transition towards a cleaner energy future. NGC has been leading that movement, by pursuing a diverse Green Agenda, and integrating sustainability into all aspects of our business. NGC has delivered a milestone achievement to cement its green agenda through the formation of a new subsidiary of The […]
Read MoreJanuary 24th, 2024
Over the last year, the Energy Chamber continued to actively pursue initiatives aimed at achieving the objectives of its 6-point plan to secure T&T’s natural gas supply and drive the transition to a low-carbon future. We are encouraged by the progress made to date on many of the objectives outlined in the plan, both from the Government and private […]
Read MoreJanuary 17th, 2024
By Kay Baldeosingh-Arjune Professor Andrew Jupiter Past PresidentThe National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd. According to Energy Expert Andrew Jupiter, Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) has not missed the boat when it comes to the energy transition. But urgent decisions and actions must be taken if T&T is to press its advantage as an experienced, established energy producer, benefit from […]
Read MoreJanuary 13th, 2024
By Kay Baldeosingh-Arjune Dr. Thackwray DriverPresident and CEOThe Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago Since the announcement of its 6-point plan in May 2022 to increase gas production and ensure the long-term viability of the energy sector in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago has continued to work with the government and the private sector […]
Read MoreJanuary 13th, 2024
The Power Generation Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (PowerGen) is a reliable and socially responsible long-term energy partner, committed to a greener, more sustainable T&T. PowerGen is the largest and longest serving independent power producer in Trinidad and Tobago supplying about 825MW to the national grid, and has over 250 employees. It was formed when the Trinidad and Tobago […]
Read MoreJanuary 18th, 2023
In the past two years, we have seen the role of natural gas increase in importance, both in terms of global energy security and in the pursuit of a low carbon future. This places the need to secure our natural gas supplies high on the national agenda. The Energy Chamber recently released a six-point plan which we believe is critical […]
Read MoreJanuary 17th, 2023
What is the outlook for a more energy efficient T&Tin 2021/2022? The outlook is good – not excellent – for a more energy-efficient Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad and Tobago is somewhat different than most other islands in the Caribbean with respect to energy as follows: The country boasts the lowest energy cost in Caribbean and amongst the lowest in the […]
Read MoreNovember 17th, 2021
The huge challenge that we must face up to – is climate change and the energy transition. INTERVIEW: Dr. Thackwray Driver – President and CEO, Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago The Energy Chamber is unequivocal about the biggest challenge facing the industry. According to President and CEO of the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago: “The huge challenge for […]
Read MoreNovember 12th, 2021
The University of Guyana, on Thursday, 17 June 2021, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Caribbean Oceanography Aquaculture and Subsea Technology (COAST) Foundation to collaborate on the establishment of a Subsea Centre of Excellence training facility. This would now allow the University to deliver world-class programmes designed to prepare students for careers in Subsea Operations and Engineering. The MOU […]
Read MoreJune 30th, 2021
The Energy Chamber will host its Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference 2021, virtually, from Monday June 7th – Wednesday June 9th, 2021. The conference agenda features a fantastic line up of international, regional and local speakers. The theme of the Conference is “Leading the Caribbean’s Energy Transition” and for the first time we will have three Heads of Government presenting on […]
Read MoreJune 2nd, 2021
Offshore Innovators would like to Congratulate our very own Aaron Hardowar, Guyanese ROV Pilot / Technician for receiving his MTCS PT1 certification in accordance with IMCA Guidelines. Aaron, a University of Guyana alumni, holds a Masters in Ocean Engineering. He started his offshore career in 2019 on the Liza 1 Subsea Installation and has accumulated over 180 days offshore and 100 ROV piloting […]
Read MoreApril 14th, 2021
Despite a challenging year, Trinidad and Tobago NGL Limited (‘TTNGL’/’Company’) recorded an after-tax profit of TT$5.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2020. This translated into earnings per share of TT$0.04. TTNGL’s lower financial performance relative to 2019 is reflective of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which hit the global energy sector particularly hard. NGL prices, which correlate […]
Read MoreApril 8th, 2021
In its thrust to pursue value-added opportunities for the citizenry, The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) signed an Engineering, Procurement, and Commissioning (EPC) contract for gas infrastructure for e TecK’s Phoenix Park Industrial Estate (PPIE), with the Beijing Construction Engineering Group Company Limited (BCEG). BCEG, a Chinese construction and engineering firm, is the design-build contractor for […]
Read MoreFebruary 24th, 2021