The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NGC) has recently signed final contracts with Shell Trinidad and Tobago, a subsidiary of Shell UK, to support the Aphrodite project. These contracts, finalized in early September 2026, allow NGC to market the gas resources of the project, with the first gas expected to be produced in the second half of 2027.
Key Role of Gas Infrastructure in Ensuring Energy Security
Gerald E. Ramdin, President of NGC, stated: "The signing of these agreements is the result of progress in NGC's new vision and business model aimed at strengthening the energy security of Trinidad and Tobago and supporting the country's domestic energy sector." He added that the Aphrodite project will help secure the future gas supply for the local energy market and contribute to the sustainability of downstream operations, economic activity growth, and long-term support for national development.
Read more: OceanMight Signs Construction and Supply Contract with Shell for Marine Projects in Malaysia
The Aphrodite project, located in an undeveloped gas field in the eastern offshore region of Trinidad and Tobago, allows Shell to hire Subsea7 for the transportation and installation of subsea equipment in block 5a following the final investment decision (FID). The peak production of this gas project is expected to reach approximately 18,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d).
Development of the Coconut Gas Field and Its Impact on Energy Security
NGC has also confirmed that it has signed valid contracts to purchase 50 percent of the volumes from the development of the Coconut gas field. This gas field is expected to come online in the first quarter of 2027. Edmund Sabrian, Acting President of NGC, emphasized the importance of this agreement for strengthening fuel supply to the downstream sector, stating: "This new contract enables us to enhance fuel supply for critical industries and build investor confidence."
In 2024, the final investment decision on the development of the Coconut gas field was made, with the first gas expected to be produced in 2027. NGC has emphasized that the lack of gas volumes allocated to NGC due to previous decisions could have caused significant harm to the people of this country.
Meanwhile, McDermott has announced that the Monty Shell platform has moved from the Altamira construction yard to the offshore waters of Trinidad and Tobago. This gas is expected to support the Atlantic LNG facilities in Trinidad. The Monty platform, located approximately 100 kilometers from the southeast coast of Trinidad and Tobago, is expected to begin production in 2027 and reach a peak production of about 104,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (604 mmscf/d).
Read more: Iranian Oil Tanker Shipment on Path to New Sanctions · Controversial MVM Contract with E.ON Energie Romania to Conclude in July
