# Trinidad and Tobago

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026**: First Gas Export — Target window for the first commercial gas flows from Venezuelan waters to international LNG markets.
- **2024-Q1**: Shell/BP Involvement — Major energy firms begin technical assessments for subsea pipeline infrastructure connecting the two nations.
- **2023-12**: Dragon Field Agreement — Venezuela and Trinidad sign a 30-year license for the exploration and exploitation of offshore gas.
- **2023-01**: OFAC License Granted — U.S. Treasury issues a license allowing Trinidad and Tobago to develop the Dragon gas field with Venezuela.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Venezuela’s Natural Gas Potential Poised to Surpass Its Oil Dominance
2026-03-08 05:17:34 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

While Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, its massive and underutilized natural gas deposits are emerging as a more strategic asset in the global energy transition. Recent deals with regional neighbors and international majors signal a pivot toward monetizing gas as a cleaner alternative to the nation's heavy crude.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/venezuela-natural-gas-potential-oil-reserves

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