Energy map launched

Speaking at the launch yesterday at the Radisson Hotel, Portof- Spain, NGC Pres- ident Mark Loquan said the new edition of the energy map is a “must have” item for the energy sector, and they were proud to display it on their walls .

“It is more than just a printed version of what exists. It represents our history, it represents what we are as an industry considered to be quite a key component of the Trinidad economy.” Loquan continued, “This print edition not only has local appeal in fact it has been globally distributed and therefore extending the reach in the international arena which position us quite well as a country in the realm of the industry.” He said the map provides comprehensive statistical information on the local Petroleum Sector, the locations of TT oil and natural gas fields, associated pipelines and offshore facilities, key ports, as well as the territorial waters, and the earmarked deep-water horizon for exploration and development .

He said the launch fits quite well with their mission of NGC where they would like to establish value for TT across the energy chain not only in TT but outside the country .

He said the map has also been distributed to several ministries including the Ministry of Energy and Industries, the Ministry of Finance, the business community, libraries, as well as tertiary level institutions. Also, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries Selwyn Lashley said the product is something the ministry was closely associated with since its conception, and it forms an important piece of documenting not only the currant state of the industry, but some of the history over the years .

“It is a product not only places us on the map globally, but in the national sense it also paints a very accurate picture in terms of where we are in any point in time.” Lashley said he had discussion with officials from the school system and they are looking forward to having the map available to have it on display in their libraries and classrooms .

In attendance were External Manager for Shell TT, Candice Clarke Salloum, President of BHP Billiton (TT) Vincent Pereira and Petrotrin President Fitzroy Harewood .