ENERGY Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal has congratulated bpTT and EOG Resources Trinidad Ltd (EOG) on their first gas received from Mento development.
In a statement on Friday, Dr Moonilal said, “In the context of the natural gas shortage, we find ourselves, any new production is welcomed. First gas from Mento represents the culmination of many years of work by bpTT and EOG including seismic surveys done some ten years ago which led to an exploration well that was drilled in Q1 2020.”
He said, “Mento also represents the synergies that come when upstream companies collaborate. We note that the collaboration between BP and EOG started in 2011 and has now yielded four projects. This collaborative approach to unlocking natural gas reserves is something the Government welcomes and encourages.”
His statements come after the announcement of the discovery on Thursday.
Mento is a 50/50 joint venture between EOG and bpTT, with EOG as the operator.
