The National Petroleum Marketing Company is assuring the public that safety remains its top priority amid reports of incidents involving 20-pound LPG cylinders.
00:00The National Petroleum Marketing Company says it is taking a proactive approach, meeting with national safety agencies and industry stakeholders to strengthen standards and oversight.
00:12This as it continues to closely monitor media reports about alleged incidents involving LPG cylinders.
00:19In a statement, NP confirmed that on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, it convened a high-level meeting with several key national agencies, including the Ministry of Energy, OSHA, the Fire Service, the Police Service, the Bureau of Standards, Customs and Excise and Ramco Industries, to review and enhance safety measures across the LPG supply chain.
00:42NP reaffirmed that all LPG-filled cylinders undergo multiple stages of safety testing before reaching consumers, including valve fitting and leak detection using the soapy water test, batch quality checks and final inspection and sealing.
00:59Any cylinder that fails inspection is immediately removed from circulation.
01:04NP says all cylinders undergo hydrostatic testing every five years, twice as often as the international standard.
01:11In addition to tightening existing protocols, NP is introducing new safety assurance measures such as increased inspections of filling plants and distributors, requiring all LPG distributors to conduct leak tests before sales, and implementing digital traceability systems, including barcodes.
01:31The company also plans to conduct scheduled plant assessments with equipment manufacturers to ensure full compliance with international safety benchmarks.
01:42The company says it will be also expanding its public education campaign to raise awareness about the safe use of LPG systems at home, reminding customers to check not only the cylinder, but also the regulator, hose and appliance connections.
01:58In the event of a suspected leak, customers are urged to immediately disconnect the cylinder and store its safety away from the premises until it can be replaced.
02:08The company says these steps reflect its continued commitment to safety, transparency and collaboration with regulatory authorities to ensure public confidence in LPG use across Trinidad and Tobago.
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