ExxonMobil has scheduled a seismic survey for the second quarter of 2026 on its newly awarded TTUD-1 block offshore Trinidad and Tobago, according to updates shared with the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI).
The company outlined its timeline at meetings earlier this month with Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal and senior officials, who have been in close contact with Exxon since the award of the block on August 12. Exxon’s Operations Manager for Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Bram Willemsen, said preparations over the next six months will include permit applications and geological and geophysical work in advance of the survey. He also committed to accelerating the execution of the minimum work program.
At a separate meeting, ExxonMobil executives including Paul Riley, President of ExxonMobil Trinidad and Tobago Deepwater Limited, provided further details on the seismic campaign and opportunities for local companies to participate in supporting operations. The officials also signaled Exxon’s willingness to share expertise and collaborate with the MEEI to strengthen regulatory capacity for deepwater projects.
Moonilal welcomed the updates, saying the government is intent on fostering meaningful partnerships in the energy sector.
The TTUD-1 block, also referred to as Ultra-Deep 1, spans 7,765 square kilometers in the Eastern Tobago Basin, in water depths exceeding 2,000 meters. It consolidates six deepwater acreage areas that previously went unawarded. The August production sharing contract marked Exxon’s return to Trinidad after 22 years and was described by Moonilal as “historic” given its scale and potential.
