Energy efficiency in power generation in T&T
In 2018, the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference (Energy Conference) featured a session on ''Electricity Generation and Energy Efficiency''. As part of this session, there were presentations from Dr. Cletus Bertin, Executive
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NGC System, Trinidad and Tobago
The 1,000km-long NGC System gas pipeline is operated by The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago. The onshore, shallow water, gas pipeline with a maximum diameter of 48 inches, starts at Atlantic Ocean (Trinidad and Tobago) and ends in Mayaro (Trinidad and Tobago).
The Power Generation Company of Trinidad & Tobago Limited
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Wind energy added to Trinidad and Tobago''s renewable energy
She was speaking at the presentation of the May 2023 report – Setting the path for wind energy generation in Trinidad and Tobago – on Wednesday at Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain. "We have recently seen great progress in solar electricity generation with the start of construction of the biggest solar plant in the Caribbean. There are
Optimizing the sustainable energy transition: A case study on Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago is a small island developing state (SIDS) with one of the largest emitters of CO 2 per capita globally - linked to a reliance on oil and gas. With the country''s commitment to sustainable development goals and climate change agreements, rapid redesign of the national power sector is critical to promoting a sustainable energy transition.
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) 8 [26] The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago [31] 5. Trinidad Petroleum Holdings Limited (Trinidad Petroleum), a state-owned enterprise vested with the responsibility of managing Trinidad and Tobago''s oil and related assets. 6. Heritage Petroleum Company Limited (Heritage) is a state
Strategy for Wind Power Generation in Trinidad and Tobago
THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO SPEECH FOR THE HON MINISTER OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT THE HONOURABLE PENELOPE BECKLES. Workshop to Present the: Strategy for Wind Power Generation in Trinidad and Tobago Hyatt Regency Hotel. Wednesday 17 th May, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Remarks. Ladies and gentlemen, good morning.
Office of The Prime Minister
Keynote Address by Dr the Honourable Keith Rowley Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference 2022 "Leveraging the industry''s strengths for the energy transition" Hyatt Regency May 31 st 2022. A very good morning to you, ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to deliver this address at the Energy
The challenge of renewable energy in Trinidad
There are plenty of low-hanging fruit which could improve local EE in the power generation, residential, petrochemical, transportation and manufacturing sectors (Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago 2013). In the area of power
Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries | Electric Power
Electric Power Generation. In Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), electricity generation primarily uses natural gas as the fuel source. The power generation technology used are simple cycle gas turbines and combine cycled gas turbines with heat
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Renewable Energy Electricity Generation in Trinidad and Tobago
A FIT offers a guarantee of payments to renewable energy developers for the electricity they produce. These payments are generally awarded as long-term contracts set over a period of 15-20 years. Current Legislation governing Electricity Generation . a) The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) Act
Sustainable Energy
With a target of 30% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030, Trinidad and Tobago has placed a focus on solar PV and wind (offshore and onshore) energy electricity generation. Trinidad and Tobago has favourable solar irradiation levels and being an island there is particular interest in offshore wind energy technology deployment.
A historical perspective
The early history of electricity in Trinidad and Tobago is closely connected with public transport which commenced in 1882, with concessions being given to operate tramway services in the city of Port of Spain. T&TEC established a fully owned subsidiary, the Power Generation Company of Trinidad and Tobago (PowerGen) in which it vested the
PowerGen upgrades means more gas for energy
PowerGen owns two working power stations in Trinidad: Point Lisas and in Penal, with a third on Wrightson Road in Port-of-Spain having been decommissioned in January 2016. Other independent power producers (IPP) in the country are Trinity Power Ltd based in Point Lisas and Trinidad Generation Unlimited (TGU).
Renewables to drive diversification in Trinidad and Tobago''s
Trinidad and Tobago''s electricity generation is completely fired by fuel, but only 8% of its natural gas output is channelled to electricity generation. Directing the gas to its power stations deprives the country of potential revenues that could be gained from selling liquefied natural gas (LNG) as feedstock, especially given that only one of
Penal Power Station
The Power Generation Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (PowerGen) was established on December 23rd, 1994 and is a joint venture company created out of the partial divestment of the generation assets of the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC).
Energy Snapshot Trinidad and Tobago
The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is the sole transmission and distribution company serving Trinidad and Tobago. In 1994, it divested from its generation holdings on the larger island of Trinidad and now purchases energy from three Independent Power Producers (IPPs): the Power Generation Company of Trinidad and Tobago, which
Point Lisas Power Station, Trinidad and Tobago
The project is currently owned by Power Generation Company Of Trinidad And Tobago with a stake of 100%. It is a Gas Turbine power plant. The fuel is procured from Gas line from Natural Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago.
Vision, Mission and Values
The Power Generation Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (PowerGen) was established on December 23rd, 1994 and is a joint venture company created out of the partial divestment of the generation assets of the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC).
Sustainability
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has shared a decarbonisation goal for the domestic power generation industry. The Government''s decarbonisation strategy as part of the Paris climate agreement seeks to reduce carbon emissions by 15% by 2030 or 103Mt (metric tonnes) of which 28.7Mt (metric tonnes) corresponds to the power generation sector.
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Who owns power generation in Trinidad & Tobago?
Power Generation Company of Trinidad and Tobago (POWERGEN) Ownership: In 1994, T&TEC divested its generation assets to POWERGEN, a company whose ownership structure at the time was led by T&TEC with a 51 percent shareholding, followed by Southern Electric International with 39 percent and Amoco with 10 percent.
How many independent power producers are there in Trinidad and Tobago?
The present electricity generation landscape in T&T comprises three Independent Power Producers (IPPs) providing bulk power with varying obligations and contracted capacities to Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC).
What has Powergen done for the penal combined cycle plant?
PowerGen commenced an upgrade of the gas turbines at the Penal combined cycle plant in March 2016, these new gas turbines were commissioned on November 3rd, 2016. This resulted in increased power output from the plant by 34MW, improved heat rate and enhanced reliability.