Trinidad and Tobago and Colombia have committed to strengthen energy cooperation during a meeting between officials from both countries, a March 23 statement from the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries of Trinidad and Tobago said.
The meeting involved Ernesto Kesar, Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, and William Sidney Bush Howard, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Colombia to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
The Colombian delegation was led by Ambassador Bush Howard and included political advisor Christopher Thomas and business advisor Faith Wong.
According to the ministry, the engagement highlighted existing energy trade between Trinidad and Tobago and Colombia as a key element of the relationship. “It was noted that Colombia currently purchases liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Trinidad and Tobago, underscoring the importance of continued cooperation in energy trade and regional energy security,” the statement said.
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The discussions examined ways both countries could expand collaboration across the sector. “Discussions focused on several key areas of collaboration, including strengthening and accelerating existing bilateral energy agreements; expanding opportunities for deeper trade and investment between both countries; and enhancing capacity-building efforts, including the introduction of a Spanish language training programme for Ministry staff to facilitate closer engagement.”
Energy Minister Kesar outlined Trinidad and Tobago’s direction in the energy industry and the role of new exploration efforts, noting “plans to explore deep water acreage and ongoing efforts to reposition the country as the energy hub of the region.”
He said collaboration with regional partners will support those goals. “Minister Kesar emphasized that partnerships with key regional stakeholders such as the Republic of Colombia will be critical in achieving these objectives.”
Trinidad and Tobago has the most established energy sector in the Caribbean, anchored by decades of oil and gas production and a strong natural gas industry that supports liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, petrochemicals and power generation. In recent years, the government and industry players have been working to boost upstream activity and secure new gas supplies to sustain these industries. Exploration and production opportunities continue to attract international companies, with new acreage awards and ongoing development projects aimed at strengthening the country’s energy output.
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Deepwater exploration is increasingly becoming a focus for the sector, as companies seek to expand beyond the mature shallow water and onshore fields. Recent offshore licensing rounds have opened new deepwater acreage, attracting both established and international operators to explore high-potential blocks. According to the Energy Chamber, these areas are expected to drive future discoveries and support Trinidad and Tobago’s long-term energy security, while reinforcing its position as a regional energy hub.
