Trinidad and Tobago’s Energy and Energy Industries Minister Roodal Moonilal has met with executives from Touchstone Exploration to discuss the company’s ongoing operations and plans to increase oil and gas production in the country.
Moonilal held discussions with Touchstone Exploration (Trinidad) Limited President and CEO Paul Baay and Exploration Manager Xavier Moonan on August 19, at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries’ South Office in La Romaine.
The meeting also included acting Permanent Secretary Ava Mahabir-Dass and the ministry’s Chief Technical Officer, Marc Rudder.
According to the ministry, the discussions focused on Touchstone’s ongoing development of its acreage in Trinidad, progress made so far and any barriers affecting the company’s operations.
Particular attention was given to increasing short-term oil and gas production from the Central Block and the Cascadura field in the Ortoire Block.
Moonilal reiterated the government’s commitment to maintaining open communication with energy sector stakeholders and ensuring the regulatory environment supports investment, innovation and competitive performance.
The minister also requested another meeting with Touchstone in the future to receive updates on the issues discussed and encouraged the company to maintain its momentum in advancing exploration and production activities onshore.
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