Caption: Sitting from left Vice President Operations TRINGEN Treveno Mowassie; Chairman, TRINGEN Emerson Chedee; NGC Chairman Gerald  Ramdeen; and Acting President NGC Edmund Subryan

Summary

• New Contract Signed: The National Gas Company (NGC) has successfully executed a new Gas Sales Contract (GSC) with major downstream petrochemical producer TRINGEN.
• Securing the Sector: The agreement guarantees a continued supply of natural gas to TRINGEN’s dual plants at Point Lisas, ensuring the long-term stability of local anhydrous ammonia production.
• Maximising Returns: NGC leadership emphasized that the deal strengthens the enduring partnership between the two entities and ensures the country gets maximum returns from its natural gas value chain.

 

By Prior Beharry

THE National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) announced today the successful execution of a new Gas Sales Contract (GSC) with downstream petrochemical producer Trinidad Nitrogen Company Limited (TRINGEN).

The agreement, signed on Monday secures a continued natural gas supply for one of the longest-operating ammonia producers on the Point Lisas Industrial Estate, reinforcing the long-standing commercial relationship between the two energy entities, a release from NGC stated.

Present at the signing ceremony were NGC Chairman Gerald Ramdeen and Acting President Edmund Subryan, who met with TRINGEN’s Chairman Emerson Chedee and Vice President of Operations Treveno Mowassie to finalise the deal.

Acting NGC President Edmund Subryan praised the successful negotiations. He said, “It demonstrates the value of sustained collaboration within our energy sector and reinforces our collective commitment to supporting the natural gas value chain and maintaining Trinidad and Tobago’s position as a reliable ammonia producer.”

Ramdeen said, “The terms that have been agreed evidence the shared purpose of ensuring the maximum return to the people of this country from the monetising of their natural resources at every point in the gas value chain.”

He added that the contract will directly contribute to sustaining vital economic activity at Point Lisas and ensuring the long-term viability of the local petrochemical industry.

Company Profile: TRINGEN

TRINGEN is a leading manufacturer of anhydrous ammonia in the region. Here is a brief look at the company’s structure and operations:

Feature	Details
State Ownership	51% owned by National Enterprises Limited (NEL)
Private Ownership	49% owned by Yara Caribbean (2002) Ltd
Core Operations	Manufacturer of anhydrous ammonia
Active Facilities	Two independent production plants (TRINGEN I and TRINGEN II)
Additional Assets	Operates an independent gas turbine power generation facility