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Minister of Energy Roodal Moonilal has asked Perenco TT Ltd to look into the ongoing situation on its Teak, Samaan and Poui fields, where workers employed under sub contractor Sookhai Engineering and Rentals Services Ltd (SERSL) have been engaging in sickout action for the past week to highlight poor working conditions and pay.

“We are monitoring the situation closely,” the minister said in response to questions sent by Newsday.

“Although the matter appears to stem from a dispute between workers of a private contractor and their employer anything that impacts on petroleum operations is of concern to the Ministry of Energy.