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With Gulf of Paria well back online, UK firm works on stabilising production rates

UK-headquartered oil and gas exploration and production company Trinity Exploration & Production plc has brought back on stream a well located in the Gulf of Paria.

Trinity Assets

Trinity disclosed on Thursday, 30 March 2023, that the ABM-151 well in the Brighton Marine block offshore the West Coast of Trinidad returned to production on 21 March 2023. The well came back on stream following a refurbishment of surface facilities and the installation of remote surveillance technology. Trinity holds a 100 per cent interest in the Brighton Marine licence in the Gulf of Paria.

Jeremy Bridglalsingh, Chief Executive Officer of Trinity, commented: “I am delighted that we have ABM-151 back in production. We have been looking at ways to boost production across our asset base and identified ABM-151 as a well where we could achieve quick, effective results. ABM-151’s initial performance underlines the potential of our West Coast assets, where we have a number of infill and appraisal opportunities to mature as we look to increase production across the asset base.”

Furthermore, the company anticipates steady-state production from ABM-151 in the range of 60-110 bopd. While production has gradually increased since the well restart and has flowed at rates over 200 bopd on a 10/64″ choke with 0% water cut.

Trinity plans to manage the well closely in the coming weeks to achieve stabilised production rates within the target guidance. According to the firm, the well will further benefit from the installed SCADA automation system.

Trinity has been operating and producing offshore the West Coast of Trinidad since 1999. The assets are operated under two licence agreements – the Point Ligoure-Guapo Bay-Brighton Marine (PGB) and Brighton Marine (BM) fields – with the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries within the Gulf of Paria.

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British Airways restores Direct flight to Port of Spain

2023, 03/30

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts is thrilled at the launch of British Airways’ new direct flight service from Gatwick to Port of Spain on March 26.

“The new service is expected to provide a significant boost to the country’s tourism industry and strengthen the economic ties between the United Kingdom and Trinidad and Tobago.”

The new nonstop BA flight service will operate from London Gatwick (LGW) to Port of Spain (POS) on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, weekly. The last time Port of Spain was linked directly to London was in 2016, when Caribbean Airlines offered nonstop flights to Gatwick.

“This new service is expected to enhance our destination’s appeal to travellers from the United Kingdom, by giving them access to be able to enjoy the vibrant culture, scenic beauty, and warm hospitality of Trinidad and Tobago with ease, We are delighted to welcome the new BA direct service to Port of Spain. The United Kingdom is a significant market for us, and we believe this new service will provide a substantial boost to our tourism industry,” said Randall Mitchell, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts. “We look forward to welcoming more British travellers and even returning nationals to our beautiful islands and showcasing all that Trinidad and Tobago has to offer.”

With the ease of direct travel, business and other travellers will have more time to focus on their work and/or leisure and build stronger relationships with their counterparts.

“This new service also shows the level of confidence that British Airways has in the Port-of- Spain route,” Minister Mitchell said. “With the estimated size of BA aircraft servicing this route having an average capacity of approximately 312—dependant on the airline’s configuration—Trinidad can now see its inbound market increase by at least 1,000 passengers weekly from this region alone.”