Offshore Energy Watch: ExxonMobil says it could secure seismic imaging for TTUD-1 by end-2026 and drill the first exploration well in late 2027 or early 2028, moving faster than its Guyana pace. Regional Energy & Diplomacy: The Energy Chamber flags a “robust” future after PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Venezuela President Delcy Rodríguez agreed a joint work agenda spanning trade, energy, security, agriculture, tourism and air connectivity. Gas-to-Downstream Pipeline: Budget commentary points to NGC securing new gas supply arrangements tied to Aphrodite and other developments, with first gas expected in Q2 2027 and additional supply feeding petrochemicals. Tourism Investment Pressure: Tourism operators are pushing for a sharper investment focus beyond headline allocations, arguing ageing accommodation, financing access and destination marketing need urgent upgrades. Prison Closure Logistics: Port of Spain Prison decommissioning is underway with phased inmate transfers already started, aiming to close the historic facility by December. Local Governance & Procurement Debate: A renewed procurement reform fight is framed around accountability and transparency concerns, with critics warning exemptions could weaken oversight. Industrial Services: Two Guyana-based industrial safety/services firms were placed into voluntary liquidation, with Trinidad-based liquidator appointed. Aviation Compliance: Caribbean Airlines reports completion of audited financial statements for 2017–2019 as it works through a long backlog. Energy Labour Dispute: Government rejects claims of a 10% TSTT wage offer, saying no such negotiation offer was made while talks with the CWU continue.