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Regional oil and gas developments could boost Trinidad’s energy leadership

Trinidad and Tobago could see major economic and energy benefits from a wave of new oil and gas developments, strengthened regional partnerships, and growing cooperation with the United States and neighbouring Guyana.
The country already plays a critical role in the Caribbean energy industry. Oil and natural gas production support a large portion of the national economy and help power major facilities such as LNG plants and petrochemical industries that export energy products worldwide.
One of the most promising developments is the Dragon gas project, located just off the maritime border between Trinidad and Venezuela. The field contains an estimated 4.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and plans are underway for the gas to be processed in Trinidad before being exported through existing infrastructure such as Atlantic LNG. �
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Officials have said the project could begin supplying gas to Trinidad as early as 2027, helping to address supply shortages and ensuring that local LNG facilities continue operating efficiently. �
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The project has also received important support from the United States government, which granted authorization allowing Trinidad and international energy companies such as Shell to negotiate and advance the development despite sanctions affecting Venezuela. �
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Energy companies are also exploring additional cross-border fields between Trinidad and Venezuela. One project involving BP could tap over one trillion cubic feet of gas from the Manakin-Cocuina field, further strengthening Trinidad’s LNG exports and petrochemical sector. �
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Beyond Venezuela, Trinidad is also positioning itself to work closely with Guyana, one of the world’s fastest-growing oil producers. Guyana’s rapid offshore oil discoveries have transformed the country into a major energy player, and experts believe Trinidad’s existing infrastructure, experience, and industrial capacity could allow it to partner with Guyana in refining, services, and energy logistics.
Regional cooperation was also highlighted at the Shield of the Americas Summit held in Florida on March 7, 2026, where leaders from Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana joined other countries from across the hemisphere to strengthen partnerships with the United States. �
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During the summit, discussions focused on strengthening cooperation across the Americas, including security, economic collaboration, and strategic partnerships between countries in the region. �
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Analysts say these developments reflect Trinidad and Tobago’s growing importance as a regional energy hub, capable of processing and exporting oil and gas resources from across the Caribbean and northern South America.
With major energy infrastructure already in place, international partnerships expanding, and new gas supplies on the horizon, Trinidad and Tobago is well positioned to benefit from the next phase of energy development in the region.
If these projects move forward as planned, the country could see increased investment, stronger export earnings, and new economic opportunities for decades to come.