Energy Minister Dr. Roodal Moonilal has announced that he will lead a small, high-level delegation to Washington D.C. from November 28 to 30 for a series of strategic meetings aimed at deepening Trinidad and Tobago’s energy ties with the United States.
During today's post cabinet media briefing, Dr Moonilal noted that the talks will include engagements with senior officials from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Department of State, and others.
According to Minister Moonilal, the discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation, exploring investment opportunities, and advancing Trinidad and Tobago’s role as a key energy player in the hemisphere.
The Trinidad and Tobago delegation is also scheduled to hold talks with representatives from Shell, one of the country’s major energy partners.
It is expected that talks will cover ongoing joint ventures and the potential for expanded upstream and downstream collaboration.
In a related development, the Government of Guyana has informed Trinidad and Tobago that its energy officials are seeking to partner with their counterparts in Port-of-Spain to revive a joint working group focused on energy cooperation.
The move signals renewed regional efforts to foster strategic energy partnerships.
The Washington visit will mark the first official U.S. trip by Minister Moonilal in his current portfolio, underscoring the administration’s commitment to high-level diplomacy in advancing national energy interests.