Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley Friday wrapped up his visit to the United States getting the US-based oil and gas company, EOG Resources, to begin drilling immediately on a well in Trinidad and Tobago that had previously been placed on standby.
A statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister said that Rowley accompanied by the Minister in the Office of the Attorney General Stuart Young, also held talks with senior executives from ExxonMobil.
According to the statement, as a result of the talks with EOG Resources chairman, William Thomas, an agreement was reached on future gas with Thomas giving immediate instructions that drilling commence on a well that was previously on standby. He also gave the go ahead for the commencement of additional significant seismic work.
The statement quoted Rowley as urging the company to move with alacrity to work towards increasing gas production and addressing the current shortage issue.
