AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI Infrastructure Debate: Trinidad and Tobago is pushing ahead with preliminary MOUs for large-scale AI data centres with US firms (including a proposed 300MW and a 150MW/possible 500MW plan), but officials stress these are only frameworks for due diligence, while critics warn of strain on power and water and call for deeper public consultation. Energy & Exploration: ExxonMobil says it is nearing completion of seismic work on Block TTUD-1 off T&T’s east coast, moving toward identifying drilling targets. Regional Energy Link: Shell has started tendering drilling services for Venezuela’s offshore Dragon gas project, targeting first drilling in 2027 after shifting US policy. Airbridge Capacity Boost: Caribbean Airlines will add 72 extra flights and 7,656 seats on the Trinidad–Tobago domestic airbridge for July-August peak travel, supporting major Tobago events. Manufacturing & Procurement: SM Jaleel confirms it bid to supply bottled water to Caribbean Airlines, as CAL awards a one-year contract for Oasis Water. Trade & Industry Pulse: The energy services sector reports mixed conditions in Q2 2026, with more firms seeing below-normal business value and volumes. Culture & Talent: Kes the Band wraps its “Roots, Rock, Soca” tour, while local dance group Apsara highlights discipline-driven youth development through performance.
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