PM Rowley Tours Mento Platform

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley toured the Mento platform at the TOFCO fabrication yard on Wednesday. The platform is in the final stages of construction as it prepares for sail away within the coming weeks. The jacket, or base, will be loaded onto a barge, while the topsides will be loaded out within the upcoming days. First, the jacket followed by the topsides will then sail to the East coast of Trinidad for installation at their final location, after which commissioning activities will commence. The Mento development is a joint venture between EOG Resources Trinidad Limited and bpTT. It is set to supply essential gas resources to Trinidad’s energy market. During the visit, Dr. Rowley was accompanied by Minister of Energy and Energy Industries Stuart Young, and other Government officials. Executives from EOG, bpTT, and TOFCO were also present, including EOG’s Managing Director, George Vieira, and bpTT's President, David Campbell. The Mento platform employs over 50% of its workforce from La Brea and nearby areas, representing the latest advancement in the partnership between bpTT and EOG.