Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Dr. The Honourable Roodal Moonilal, and Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, The Honourable Ernesto Kesar, along with Permanent Secretaries (Ag.) Ms. Karinsa Tulsie and Mrs. Ava Mahabir-Dass accompanied by Mr. Kabir Geerah, Petroleum Engineer I/II, met with representatives from EOG Resources. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries’ International Waterfront Complex Head Office today, Monday 23 March, 2026.
The executive team from EOG Resources included Mr. George Vieira, Vice President and General Manager, Mrs. Lisa Gosine-Alleyne, Managing Counsel and Mr. Denesh Ramnarace, External Affairs Manager.
Minister Moonilal was given updates on the company’s operations, including the Mento Gas Development, operated by EOG Resources in partnership with bp Trinidad and Tobago, which achieved first gas in May 2025. Discussions also included the planned Coconut Gas Project, a joint development between the companies that is expected to come onstream in 2027. The company also provided updates on ongoing exploration work and re-emphasized it commitment to continued investment in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Ministers reaffirmed the Government’s intention to maintain a strong and productive partnership with key industry stakeholders and underscored the importance of continued collaboration with EOG Resources to support the sustainable development of Trinidad and Tobago’s energy sector for the mutual benefit of all parties.
From left to right: Mr. Kabir Geerah, Petroleum Engineer I/II; Mrs. Ava Mahabir-Dass, Permanent Secretary (Ag.); The Honourable Ernesto Kesar, Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries; Dr. The Honourable Roodal Moonilal, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries; Mr. George Vieira, Vice President and General Manager, EOG Resources; Ms. Karinsa Tulsie, Permanent Secretary (Ag.); Mrs. Lisa Gosine-Alleyne, Managing Counsel, EOG Resources and Mr. Denesh Ramnarace, External Affairs Manager, EOG Resources.From left to right: Mr. Kabir Geerah, Petroleum Engineer I/II; Mrs. Ava Mahabir-Dass, Permanent Secretary (Ag.); The Honourable Ernesto Kesar, Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries; Dr. The Honourable Roodal Moonilal, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries; Mr. George Vieira, Vice President and General Manager, EOG Resources; Ms. Karinsa Tulsie, Permanent Secretary (Ag.); Mrs. Lisa Gosine-Alleyne, Managing Counsel, EOG Resources and Mr. Denesh Ramnarace, External Affairs Manager, EOG Resources.