00:00Prime Minister Kamala Passat-Basasa said in a post on the social media platform X that there are strong signs
00:05of growth ahead for Trinidad and Tobago's energy sector.
00:08Trinidad and Tobago continues to earn much of its revenue from commercial activity based on its oil and natural gas
00:16reserves.
00:17Prime Minister Passat-Basasa said her government has been working diligently on strengthening energy security since entering office and they
00:26are seeing tangible results from that focus.
00:28In reference to an Express article, the Prime Minister said energy giants BP and Shell are gearing up for a
00:35major production surge by 2027 driven by new gas projects coming on stream.
00:41Prime Minister Passat-Basasa further said after years of decline, the signals increased gas output, greater energy stability and more
00:49revenue and economic activity.
00:52The Express article quoted from Shell's and BP's latest annual reports.
00:57Opposition MP and former Prime Minister Stuart Young claimed the UNC-led government is taking credit for work done by
01:04the previous PNM-led government.
01:06TV6 News' sort of response from Energy Minister Dr. Rudal Munilal to the comments made by MP Young.
01:12Energy Minister Munilal said, quote,
01:14These are projects that we manage on a daily basis.
01:16Our hard work results in barakat, blessings, abundance, divine grace.
01:22Stuart Young contributed by his departure, end quote.
01:25Prime Minister Passat-Basasa-Nated posted photos on X of her having chaired the weekly cabinet meeting and said,
01:33The cabinet is committed to building a safer nation, securing our energy future and improving the quality of life of
01:40every citizen.
01:41Jewel Brown, TV6 News.
01:43Jewel Brown, TV6 News.
01:46Monique Business
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