In a significant development for Trinidad and Tobago’s energy sector, senior government officials conducted an inspection tour of the specialized seismic vessel Amazon Warrior on January 23rd at Port of Chaguaramas. The high-level delegation included Energy Minister Dr. Roodal Moonilal, Energy Ministry representative Ernesto Kesar, and Land and Legal Affairs Minister Saddam Hosein, who oversees the Chaguaramas Development Authority.
The Amazon Warrior, operated by Shearwater GeoServices, has been contracted by ExxonMobil TT Deepwater Limited to execute an extensive 3D seismic survey across Block TTUD-1. The ministerial tour included briefings from Dr. Bram Willemsen, ExxonMobil’s TT Operations Manager, and Benjamin Pentecote, Shearwater’s Party Manager aboard the vessel.
Remarkably, the vessel’s deployment occurred just five months after the signing of the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) on August 12th, demonstrating exceptional efficiency in project execution. Both ExxonMobil and Shearwater GeoServices commended the streamlined processes that enabled this rapid timeline from contract signing to operational deployment.
The upcoming seismic survey represents one of the most extensive geological mapping initiatives ever undertaken in Trinidad and Tobago’s waters. Ministry officials emphasized that this accelerated progress stems from effective collaboration between government agencies, energy stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
This coordinated approach aligns with the government’s strategic objective to enhance business facilitation mechanisms and attract efficient investment operations within the country’s vital energy sector, potentially signaling a new era of expedited energy development for the nation.