Energy & Petrochemicals: NGC says it has renewed 100% of its downstream gas contracts after executing a new agreement with Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) at Point Lisas, reinforcing supplies for methanol operations and following similar renewals for Proman ammonia plants and other downstream players. Oil & Gas Deals: Sources report Occidental has bought a 10% stake in Exxon’s deepwater offshore Trinidad block (UD(1)), with Exxon running seismic surveys and data work expected to run into 2026. LNG Operations: Atlantic LNG shut its Train 4 processing unit for planned maintenance, with sources suggesting up to 50% capacity impact for as long as two months. Minerals & Construction Inputs: Quarry operators are pushing back on the government’s hold-over licence approach, warning of an aggregate supply shortfall that could hit infrastructure revivals. Agriculture & Food Security: The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries marks a milestone harvest of black eye beans under a pilot aimed at scaling strategic crops to cut import dependence. Environment & Compliance: Trinidad and Tobago reports 78% phase-out progress on HCFCs under the Montreal Protocol, targeting 97.5% by 2027. Finance & Banking: Government meets the Bankers Association to deepen coordination on economic conditions, financial stability and proposed legislative reforms. Transport & Early Warnings: Regional forecasters meet in T&T to improve early warning systems, with a push for impact-focused weather info for farmers, fishermen and commuters. Local Business & Infrastructure: Chaguanas Chamber president calls for restarting talks on an east-west overpass to ease borough congestion.