PETER CHRISTOPHER
Energy Minister Stuart Young has confirmed the Cabinet has approved plans to introduce various green energy sources into the country's power grid.
During his speech at the unveiling of the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Map & NGC Green Energy Map, the Minister confirmed that NGC's mandate involves the expansion of clean energy sources in the country.
"I can say here today, that two weeks ago I went to Cabinet for the approval and the confirmation for us to pursue full speed ahead. The use of wind energy to bring wind energy into electricity grid. We're also looking at green hydrogen. Cabinet has approved the restructuring of our green hydrogen project and we're looking at other green hydrogen projects. So we're not looking to only do one green hydrogen project, but hopefully we will be able to bring on stream two," said Minister Young.
He explained, that the recent appointment of Toni Sirju-Ramnarine as NGC Green President, was strategic in terms of these goals.
"Don't underestimate that leadership decision as well because anyone operating in the space of energy has to be aware of what is going on how we're cleaning and cleaning energy. NGC took the decision to rebrand CNG which is only one pillar of cleaner energy and now are looking to expand that portfolio. And that is your challenge. How do you expand that portfolio not only for the NGC but for Trinidad and Tobago.
"You have a head start with a 30 per cent shareholding in Project Lara. But there are other projects taking place in the green space," said Minister Young.
In January NGC CNG was rebranded to NGC Green with a greater mandate for renewable energy expansion.