Former Energy Minister : T&T’s Gas Recovery Could Gain Momentum By 2027–2028

Former Minister of Energy and energy expert Kevin Ramnarine has welcomed the increase in gas production from Touchstone Exploration’s Cascadura gas field, describing it as a positive development for Trinidad and Tobago’s energy sector. However, he cautioned that a broader and more sustainable recovery in natural gas production is not expected until 2027 or 2028.

“Any increase in the Cascadura area is welcome however Touchstone is a small producer of gas in the national context, so their increase in gas production, while very much welcomed is good news but it is not really going to transform things. I think the transformative things that we are looking for are things like the Manatee project and the Venezuelan gas initiatives.”

Mr. Ramnarine said the ongoing diplomatic engagements involving Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, and multinational energy companies are expected to yield positive results in the coming years.