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No. 135, Issue 5 of 2013PETROConnectConnectPETRO

Discipline, PRODUCTION and Tolerance

Discipline, PRODUCTION and Tolerance

The EAGLE II Floating production facility Eagle II escorted by Adamant Tug from Port-of-Spain en route to Petrotrin’s Soldado Field


Corporate News 6 Update on SWS Soldado Development Project

7 Petrotrin Welcomes New Directors

8 Exploration and Production Update

Features 9 Update on Petrotrin’s Jubilee Field

10 SWS Project Updates - Southwest Soldado Remote Deck 1 (SWSRD1) • Eagle II Facility • Refurbishment Progress • Regulatory Agencies Visit • Cluster 6 Development Project (Jubilee Field) • Other Major Project Developments

12 Visits by Foreign Diplomats- - Ugandan Delegation and Canadian High Commissioner

13 Petrotrin P-a-P Emancipation Celebrations

14 Petrotrin’s Corporate Social Responsibility

15 Risk Talk Insight - Enterprise Risk Management and You

16 Employee Health & Wellbeing - Foot Clinic goes to Point Fortin

16 KUNG FU Duo Excel at Martial Arts Tournament

17 Developing the Talents of Youths through the Discipline of Sport

18 Focus On Sports - Petrotrin Cyclist Excels

19 Celebrating Our 51st Anniversary of Independence

In every issue… 5 Editorial - Building our nation Block by Block

Cover: L-R: Roger Henry- Navigation Safety Officer, Peter Ribiero – Production Supervisor/Client Representative SWS Development Project, Reza Mohammed – Operations Manager Exterran Trinidad and Ronnie Ramdeo – Project Services Manager SWS Development Project on board the Eagle II. Inset: Eagle II Floating Production Facility

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Contributors: Lydia John Williams, Taryn Sharma photographic team: Kerri-Ann JosephContributions by: Sookdeo Baney,Andrea De Silva, Mike Ramoutar art+design: Kishore Raghoobar

editor:Gillian Fridaycopy & editing:Afiya Ray, Michelle Singh-Seudateditorial team: Joy Antoine, Kerri-Ann Joseph, Afiya Ray, Michelle Singh-Seudat,

The PetroConnect is published monthly by the Corporate Communications Department for Petrotrin’s employees and stakeholders.

CORRECTION: PetroConnect 134 Page 21 Our Pulse: Royal Chix – A Winning Combination In our last issue it was reported that the Joint Losers Competition was put on by the Wellness Secretariat however, the competiton was actually initiated by the Petrotrin Trinmar Operations Wellness Program.

A Look At What’s Inside

President Khalid Hassanali recently accepted an invitation to be the Guest Speaker at the Annual General Meeting for the National Centre for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD). Speaking on the topic of “Business Partnering with NGOs – A Social Responsibility”. Mr. Hassanali underscored the important role that corporate citizens can play in empowering the differently abled, thus enabling them to maximize their potential and establish themselves in society.


Editorial

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Building our nation Block by BlockThe year 2013 holds special significance for us at Petrotrin for various reasons. In addition to its historical significance as our 20th year as a state-owned enterprise consolidating resources within our nation’s energy sector, 2013 is also expected to represent a turning point in our operations as a competitive entity producing, refining and marketing oil and gas across the Caribbean region and targeting markets on further shores.

While the importance of 2013 has been a common thread woven through past issues of the PetroConnect, its significance was particularly evident during the month of August as our nation celebrated its 51st anniversary of Independence and prepared to celebrate Republic Day – a time which calls for citizens to be particularly cognizant of their individual and collective contributions to the nation’s growth.

For this issue of the PetroConnect, the Editorial team therefore sought to focus on the words and themes that helped to form the foundation for our country’s growth as an independent nation, beginning with our watchwords- Discipline, Production and Tolerance, coined by our first Prime Minister Dr Eric Williams on August 30th, 1962.

In his speech then, Dr. Williams stated, “The individual cannot be allowed to seek his personal interests and gratify his personal ambitions at the expense of a nation. We must produce in order to enjoy. Wealth does not drop from the sky for any individual or any nation. Reduce production, skylark on the job, take twice as long to do a job and make it cost twice as much, do any of these things and in effect you reduce the total amount available to be shared among the total number of people.”

This principle serves as one of the driving forces behind Petrotrin’s strategic efforts to motivate employees to appreciate their responsibility to the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago to whom they are accountable. Against this backdrop, Petrotrin, in keeping with the mandate from the Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs, has been focused on boosting the returns from existing Exploration and Production blocks while also engaging in exploration efforts to identify and work within new blocks. One key E&P project is the South West Soldado Development Project and in this issue of the PetroConnect, we provide extensive coverage on same including

features on the Cluster 6 Development Project (Jubilee Field) and other major project developments as well as an Exploration and Production Update.

Core business operations are critical to an organization’s survival and Petrotrin’s contribution to the national purse plays an important role in national development, however Petrotrin’s contribution to nation building extends beyond its direct operations within the energy sector as the Company’s business strategy also takes into account its contributions to shaping the society within which it operates.

Mindful of its role as a state-owned and national entity, Petrotrin continues to invest heavily in projects seeking to shape the future generation- its future workforce. Many of these projects fall under the umbrella programme- Corporate Social Responsibility- and significant sums are invested annually towards CSR projects in specific categories targeting holistic development.

In this issue, the PetroConnect also focuses on a number of CSR projects supported by Petrotrin during the month of August including the Vacation Football Coaching Camp, Daren Ganga Foundation Vacation Cricket Football Clinic and P-a-P Club Sailing Camp. Our team also took a closer look at the extra-curricular efforts of the children of employees in the articles- Kung Fu Duo excel at Martial Arts Tournament and Petrotrin Cyclist Excels.

As we approach Trinidad and Tobago’s Republic Day celebrations- we reflect, not just on our watchwords, but also on our motto- “Together we aspire, Together we achieve”- which reminds us that the ability to appreciate each other, share dreams and aspirations and to work together will always help us to achieve the goals we set for ourselves as individuals, as members of the Petrotrin team and as citizens of Trinidad and Tobago.

bottleneck for the Southwest Soldado wells and production losses were experienced (approx.800bopd). As of July 2013 the Eagle II facility was re-commissioned in SWS following extensive refurbishment and repairs and the field is now being optimized.

Petrotrin has since embarked on a project to reactivate/develop the Southwest Soldado Field with the hope of optimizing production and exceeding pre-2011 production volumes.

The SWS Development Plan will be executed in Three Phases:

• Phase 1 is associated with the continued production of the existing wells, reactivation of idle/off wells, drilling of new wells, installation of temporary and permanent production facilities and installation of new submarine pipelines for gas lift, sales gas, test and bulk flow.

• Phase 2 will commence following the commissioning of the permanent facility with the capability to handle a peak production of 32,000 barrels of liquid per day and 48 Million Standard Cubic Feet of gas (MMSCFD) with 24 MMSCFD dedicated to gas lift while 24 MMSCFD shall be sent to sales. Phase 2 will account for additional infrastructure works and modular upgrades of the permanent facility, additional drilling and workover activities, and the replacement of the bulk line from Riser Platform 10 to Riser Platform 1.

• Phase 3 incorporates the continued drilling and workover activities to maintain peak production from the fields.

The project is currently in the First Phase.

The Southwest Soldado field was discovered in 1982 with the drilling of the exploration well S-532. Field appraisal/development continued in the ensuing years. A 3-D seismic survey was conducted throughout the field in 1985 and developmental drilling began, resulting in peak production volumes of approximately at 8,000 Barrels of Oil per Day (bopd) in 1987.

A production and compression facility, Block Station 25 (BS25), was installed and commissioned in 1988. The facility was designed to separate the produced fluids into liquids and gas. The liquids were pumped to shore and some of the gas was compressed for secondary recovery via gas lift. Excess gas was sent to the gas sales distribution network.

Over the following years, several exploration wells were drilled to extend the northern, eastern and western boundaries of the field. The Block Station 25 facility was subsequently taken out of service in June 1999 as a result of structural problems. Production from the field was then limited to flowing and pumping of the produced fluid to the Main Soldado Field. The absence of separation and gas lift facilities then resulted in a production loss of approximately 4,000 bopd.

In an attempt to reduce the impact on production, a floating production and compression facility, Eagle II, was commissioned in 2003. However, the facility was only able to process gas volumes for the sales distribution network, with no compression capability for gas lifting. The Eagle II operated in Southwest Soldado until November 2010 when the facility was removed from service due to OSHA non-compliance.

Following the removal of the Eagle II, production was rerouted to Platform 9 in the Main Soldado Field. The re-routing of production to the Main Field introduced a

The Southwest Soldado Development Project

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In August this year, Petrotrin welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors bringing the total number of directors to 12 serving members including Chairman Lindsay Gillette.

The new directors, Messrs. Sayyed Ali, Neil Bujun and Dominic Rampersad, each bring a wealth of technical and operational expertise which will further add value to the Company.

Petrotrin WelcomesNew Directors

Mr. Sayyed Ali Mr. Neil Bujun Mr. Dominic Rampersad

Mr. Rampersad has over 19 years’ experience in the industry and currently serves as the Vice President Operations at Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited. He has also previously held senior positions in other areas of the energy sector, including functioning as a member of the Government’s negotiating team for the Atlantic LNG Trains 2 and 3 projects as well as for the Trinidad Ethylene Project. He has also served as a member of the Government’s advisory team responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on Trinidad’s natural gas pricing policy. Mr. Rampersad is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

We take this opportunity to welcome Messrs. Ali, Bujun and Rampersad to Petrotrin.

Mr. Bujun, a former Petrotrin employee, is the General Manager, Business Ventures at Trinidad and Tobago National Petroleum Marketing Company Limited. He has over 18 years’ experience in the energy sector. A member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago (APETT), Mr. Bujun holds a BSc in Chemical & Process Engineering from the University of the West Indies and a Masters in Business Administration from Henley Management College.

Mr. Ali, a Financial Analyst- Treasury and Project Manager Cargo Operations & Maintenance Engineering at Caribbean Airlines Limited, holds a BSc in Business Management with Minors in Finance & Management Information Systems from the University of the West Indies.


Petrotrin E&P Update

• Optimisation of S-272• Decrease in watercut from

46.94% (June 2013) to 45.51% (July 2013)

Lease OperatorsIn July, the Lease Operators (LOs) recorded an increase of 605 bopd from the previous month. Actual production for the month was 465 bopd higher than budgeted.

Incremental Production Service ContractsThe Incremental Production Service Contracts (IPSCs) increased by 167 bopd from the previous month due to a new reserve type (NRT) in the Catshill block and NRT in Navette block. Actual production for the month was 370 bopd higher than budgeted.

FarmoutsThe Farmouts (incl. Brighton Marine) recorded an increase of 59 bopd from the previous month due to resumption in workovers in the Morne Diablo and South Quarry blocks on low and off wells. Actual production was 260 bopd lower than budget.

The following is a summary of Petrotrin’s Exploration and Production (E&P) performance at the end of July 2013.

At the end of July, Petrotrin’s total oil production from its E&P operations (incl. Farmouts) was 46,779 barrels of oil per day (bopd) for the month, an increase of 1,795 bopd from the previous month. Total equity oil production (excl. Farmouts) was 45,504 bopd, 1,736 bopd higher than the previous month.

Land ProductionLand production increased by 301 bopd from the previous month. This increase against actual production has been credited to increased workovers and the optimization of wells.

Trinmar OperationsTrinmar’s production in July increased by 608 bopd.

The production change over the previous month was mainly due to:• Production from S-895 – 500

bopd from 1 July to 15 July 2013 (Well producing to Sea Manatee on location)

Joint VenturesEquity JV oil/condensate (incl. Trintomar/EOGR) increased by 55 bopd from the previous month and was below budget by 670 bopd. Increases were recorded in TSP (+56 bopd) as maintenance works were completed on the terminal and production returned to normal levels, Central Block (+30 bopd) and SECC (+11 bopd). Increases were offset by a decrease in Galeota JV of (-36 bopd). The shortfall against budget was mainly in Galeota JV (lower by 466 bopd), Central Block (lower by 66 bopd), TSP (lower by 31 bopd) and Trintomar (lower by 118 bopd).

Gas ProductionPetrotrin’s total equity gas production, inclusive of LO’s and Trintomar/EOGR, averaged 148.45 mmcfd for the month, a decrease of 7.07 mmcfd from the previous month.

Gas production from the JVs decreased in July by 5.43 mmcfd (3.8%). There was also decrease of 1.88 mmcfd in Trinmar’s associated gas from the previous month.

Overall, Exploration & Production recorded a net profit of $79.9 million.

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to 700 BOPD, making it the largest oil producing well in Trinidad and Tobago at this time. The current combined rate for these two wells, producing on the Trinmar pipeline network, is greater than 600 BOPD. Infrastructural works are in progress to have the other wells placed on continuous production shortly.

Petrotrin is encouraged by the results of this appraisal programme.

Current efforts are aimed at designing the full scale field development plan for the area, and determining the strategies for efficient extraction of crude, and monetization of the heavy and light oils.

Petrotrin intends to continue its appraisal and exploration drilling in the area in 2014, to further define additional reserves in the area, and thereby expand the field limits.

The Jubilee Field, in our Trinmar acreage, is a focus of our exploration and development efforts, geared towards increasing production and reserves.

In 2011 and 2012, after completing extensive technical work, Petrotrin drilled five wells in the Jubilee Field, as part of an aggressive appraisal programme to confirm the extent of the hydrocarbon accumulations and to provide information on potential commerciality. The field was considered to have the potential for heavy oil development in the eastern part of Petrotrin’s Trinmar acreage, offshore in the Gulf of Paria, close to Point Fortin.

The appraisal campaign was very successful. Four of the five wells drilled were found to be hydrocarbon-bearing. All four hydrocarbon-bearing wells have been tested in different stratigraphic units at initial barge test rates varying between 100 BOPD and 1500 BOPD, with varied crude gravities of 12o to 31.2o API. Two of the appraisal wells, S895 and S900 encountered light oil of 21.8o and 31.2o API gravity respectively, for the first time in the field. This further enhances the economic potential of the area.

Consequent on its commitment to place the wells on production within one year of the appraisal campaign, Petrotrin has been able to bring two of the wells on production. Well S900 was placed on continuous production ahead of schedule in 2012 December, at initial barge test rates of up to 480 BOPD. Well S895 was brought onto production in 2013 August and achieved initial barge test rates of close

Update on Petrotrin’s Jubilee Field


Southwest Soldado Remote Deck 1 (SWSRD1)Southwest Soldado Remote Deck 1 (SWSRD1) which was previ-ously intended for the housing of generators and transformers has been re-purposed to house Workmen’s Facilities. The facilities consist of three pre-fabricated buildings, a water maker, and a sew-age treatment plant. Serving as a base for SWS Field personnel in the execution of their daily activities, this facility will significantly improve the efficiency of works by allowing persons to access the SWS Field directly from the area instead of being transported from the Marine Base to the Main Field and then South West Soldado. This now reduces the time that personnel spend en route to the site and will result in increased man hours on site. Certification from the Trinidad & Tobago Fire Services is expected in September 2013 and this will allow for occupation of the facility by employees.

Eagle II FacilityThe Eagle II is a floating production and gas compression facility capable of handling 7,200 barrels of liquid per day and 5.0 million standard cubic feet per day of natural gas for sales (5.0MMSCFD) with a storage capability of 10,000bbls of liquid. The facility previ-ously operated in Southwest Soldado from 2003 to 2010. The vessel was subsequently dry-docked and refurbished locally. In July 2013, the Company reintroduced the Eagle II following extensive repairs to satisfy all regulatory requirements. The installation of the facility in Southwest Soldado has alleviated the bottleneck for the wells, the field is being optimized and production volumes are increasing.

Refurbishment Progress As part of the Southwest Soldado Field Development Project 27 structures (remote wells and clusters) were identified for refurbish-ment and structural repairs. These works involve the hydroblasting of surfaces, welding repairs and replacement of corroded structural members, recoating of surfaces, and the replacement of deck grat-ings, handrails, ladders and identification boards.

The structures have been divided into three packages, based on geographic location, to allow for simultaneous operations and greater efficiency in the execution of the works. To date, work has

SWS Project Updates

Riser Platform 10 (RP 10)

SWS Remote Deck 1 (SWSRD1)Visit by Regulatory Agencies


been completed on nine structures: S-668/715, S-726, S-758, S-838, S-849, S-875, S-862/863, S-719 and S-837/850 while works continue on five structures.

Regulatory Agencies VisitPetrotrin continues to work closely with the various regulatory agencies including the Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs (MEEA), Environmental Management Authority (EMA), Occu-pational Health and Safety Authority (OSHA), Trinidad & Tobago Fire Services (TTFS), Maritime Services, and Fisheries Division. The second major visit to the SWS and Cluster 6 (Jubilee Field) areas was held on July 17, 2013 with 41 representatives from the MEEA, EMA and TTFS in attendance. The visit aimed to show the progress of the SWS Development Project following a previous visit held in October 2012 and highlight the progress of the ramped up refurbishment of existing offshore facilities and the reintroduction of a floating production and compression facility. The visit also provided an opportunity to improve the communication channels between Petrotrin and the agencies involved. Overall feedback was positive, as all agencies expressed interest in future site visits and thanked the SWS Development Team for the opportunity to interact and gain insight into the progress and planned activities for the Field.

Cluster 6 Development Project (Jubilee Field)The Cluster 6 Area forms part of what was recently dubbed the Jubilee Field. The Cluster 6 Development Project involves the de-livery of four new wells (namely: S-900, S-895, S-898 and S-890) to production as well as the delivery of a Field Development Plan for the Jubilee Field. The first phase of the Field Development Plan was completed in April 2013 by an engineering consultancy firm VESI Trinidad Limited. The subsequent phases following from this study are being developed for approval and execution of the proposed Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Study/Field Development plan.

Well S-900 (Crude API 31.2o) was brought into production in November 2012 ahead of schedule. Well S-895, located in what is known as the Phase 3 of the Heavy Oil Area also forms part of the Jubilee Field. The production flowline from this well was

completed and the well was brought into production on August 21, 2013. The average production rate observed is approximately 700bbl/day (Crude API 21.2o). The other wells to be brought into production are S-898 and S-890. Pipeline and upgrade works for the topside facilities have been tendered and are currently being evaluated. Structural refurbishment works on the Cluster 6 facil-ity and on a riser platform location (S-826 location) are currently being executed to accommodate the new pipelines. These wells will be brought into production in the ensuing months.

Other Major Project Developments In order to realize increased production from the SWS Field, new pipleline infrastructure has to be installed. The award of this major submarine pipeline tender is expected in the last quarter of 2013 with actual laydown of infrastructure commencing at the end of the first quarter 2014. This network will accommodate the increased production from the W & SWS Field resulting from the development works associated with Phase 1 & 2 of the project.

The award of the Main Production Platform (permanent facility) for the SWS is anticipated in the first quarter of 2014. The facility will be designed to process 32,000 Barrels of Liquid per Day and 48 MMSCFD (24 MMSCFD for gas lifting for secondary recovery, with excess volumes for gas sales).

The refurbishment works on the 27 structures identified for repair/upgrade will allow for the safe and efficient execution of workover activities for the reintroduction of reactivated wells/off wells.

Preliminary findings from the Development Study for the Jubilee Field revealed significant potential, thus allowing for the field to be developed in a similar fashion to that of the SWS Proj-ect, currently underway. As a result of the findings, an Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Study for the Jubilee Field is expected to commence during the last quarter of 2013. The EOR Study will seek to determine the best enhanced oil recovery method for the production of the heavy crude oil deposits in this acreage. Determination of an appropriate diluent stream to assist in the transportation of these heavy crude volumes to shore is critical to the success of this project.

SWS Project Updates

Eagle II Refurbished S862/S863 Structure


Ugandan DelegationRecognized internationally for its critical role in the local energy sector as the state-owned oil company of Trinidad and Tobago, Petrotrin frequently accommodates visits from foreign diplomats in an effort to share experiences, exchange ideas and establish new relationships.

On August 2, an 11 member delegation from the Republic of Uganda accompanied by His Excellency Patrick Edwards, TT High Commissioner to East Africa and representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs visited Petrotrin.

Led by Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Irene Muloni, the delegation which included the Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, His Majesty Solomon Gafabusa Iguru accompanied by his administration and technical team from the petroleum exploration and production department of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, was keenly interested in learning about Petrotrin’s best practices and vast experiences in the development of the local oil and gas industry.

The group was welcomed by Members of the Executive Leadership Team led by President Khalid Hassanali who gave an overview of Petrotrin’s history, business and major projects before inviting questions from the delegation.

In expressing her thanks, Minister Muloni noted that the opportunity to visit Petrotrin was indeed a beneficial one as Uganda is keen to learn the best practices of managing its infant but nascent oil and gas industry and avoid the pitfalls so that the resources can be used to transform Uganda to a middle-income and developed nation in the medium and long-term.

At the end of the interactive session, the visitors were taken on a tour of the Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery which was led by Manager Technical, Dev Anand Lalu.

Visit by Canadian High CommissionerOn August 27, newly accredited Canadian High Commissioner Gérard Latulippe paid a courtesy call to Petrotrin accompanied by Senior Trade Commissioner/Counselor Krista Robertson of Canada’s High Commission.

As part of his orientation the new High Commissioner met with President Khalid Hassanali and members of the Executive Leadership Team.

During the informal discussions, Mr. Latulippe sought to familiarize himself with Petrotrin’s operations and the wider role it plays in the local economy.

The discussions were followed by a tour of the Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery.

Foreign Diplomats visit PetrotrinUgandan Delegation and Canadian High Commissioner

President Khalid Hassanali presents a token to Irene Muloni, Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development.

Canadian High Commissioner, Gérard Latulippe and Senior Trade Commissioner/Counselor, Krista Robertson receive tokens from President Khalid Hassanali.


Freedom should not just signify a release from physical bondage. For the descendants of African slaves, it should also represent the freedom to develop as individuals and as a society, to expand one’s area of thinking, to access increasing opportunities, and to embrace the responsibility to build a strong, safe and progressive society for future generations. This was the view shared by Senior Manager, Industrial Relations Mr. Neil Derrick and Founding Director of the Jegna Institute a Public Education Mr. Ako Mutato at Emancipation celebrations held recently at Pointe-a-Pierre.

The event, hosted by The Petrotrin Pointe-a-Pierre Emancipation Committee at the ballroom of the Pointe-a-Pierre Club on August 15, continued Emancipation celebrations which commenced at the beginning of the month under the theme “Celebrating the Importance of Freedom.”

Mr. Derrick brought greetings on behalf of Petrotrin’s management and, in his remarks, spoke of Pointe-a-Pierre’s significance in Trinidad and Tobago’s Emancipation history.

Referring to documented historical records, Mr. Derrick informed employees present that Plein Palais, now the home of Petrotrin’s Corporate Headquarters, was at one time one of several estates that existed at Pointe-a-Pierre prior to the abolition of slavery. Other estates included Concorde, La Carriere, Bon Accord, Plaisance and Bonne Aventure.

Plein Palais later became the site of a major slave revolt and fire in 1832, which attracted national attention as talk of Emancipation gained popularity.

Commenting on societal developments in the days after slavery and calling on employees to recognize the sacrifices of their forefathers, Mr Derrick pointed out that Petrotrin’s existence today is testament to the fact that society has evolved significantly since the days when sugar reigned supreme. He noted that plantations at Pointe-a-Pierre had given way to oil and that over time, the oil companies owned and operated by expatriates were passed to the people of Trinidad and Tobago, many of whom were the direct descendants of former slaves and indentured laborers. In Mr. Derrick’s view, a partnership today between stakeholders working towards Petrotrin’s strategic goals is just one way to recognize and pay homage to the sacrifices of those ancestors.

The feature address at the event was delivered by Mr. Ako Mutato the Founding Director of the Jegna Institute a Public Education. In his address, “The Meaning

of Freedom”, Mr. Mutato noted that one of society’s greatest problems today is a break-down in social responsibility and consciousness. He encouraged those present to begin the process of re-educating themselves about their individual and collective societal obligations, noting that while the Emancipation process started as an idea of freedom from oppression there is now a collective responsibility to keep this idea alive post Emancipation and beyond.

Following the formal addresses, employees in attendance were encouraged to select the best dressed male and female from among their peers. The cultural extravaganza also included performances by Faces of Culture, Fyzabad Limbo Group, Drummology by Mr. Brian Need and Group, a Pan Solo by Kelvin Corbett and an entertaining fashion show featuring clothing from Sophisticated Touch by Esther Charles.

Petrotrin Emancipation Celebrations at Pointe-a-Pierre

Petrotrin Donates Back to School ItemsIn keeping with Petrotrin’s commitment to our fenceline communities, the Company provided back-to-school supplies to Otaheite residents just in time for the start of the new school year. On 2013 August 29, Head Corporate Social Responsibility, Mr. George Comissiong along with members of the CSR Section including Mr. Daren Ganga visited the Otaheite Fishing Facility. They were met by Mr. Michael Ramnath, President of the Otaheite Fisher-folk Association and several families from the area.


As a state owned company, Petrotrin fosters and maintains close relations with the communities adjacent to our operations. We also extend our corporate philanthropy to the wider national community through our many tangible sponsorships and donations. The Company is actively involved in all aspects of national life and makes significant contribution to youth development, education, sport and culture.

During the month of August, Petrotrin was proud to support a number of organisations in meeting their goals. Among the groups assisted was the Tour of Trinidad and Tobago 2013. The Cycling event, now in its second year, took place on the Independence weekend with stage four of the event ending at our very own Guaracara Park, with Petrotrin once again providing platinum sponsorship.

Also receiving assistance was the National Ballroom Dance Association of Trinidad and Tobago whose team of six competitors represented Trinidad and Tobago at the Dance Sport World Games in Cali, Columbia. Other groups assisted included Rainbow Rugby Team of Marabella and the Santa Flora Football League.

In our continued commitment to youth, culture and the National instrument, Petrotrin also provided financial assistance to the San City and Southern Marines steelbands’ vacation Pan Camp initiatives.

Assistance for National Table Tennis TeamPetrotrin has donated TT$10,000 to the Trinidad and Tobago Senior National Table Tennis Team to offset costs incurred recently when members travelled to St Lucia at the end of August to participate in the Caribbean Senior Table Tennis Championships.

The local team, led by President Reeza Burke, enjoyed a successful event, placing in the top three of all the games in which a T&T representative participated.

The following are the results:Men’s Team- T&T placed second, losing to Santo DomingoWomen’s Team- T&T won gold, beating GuyanaMixed Doubles- Both T&T teams tied for bronze after Santo

Domingo

Veterans- T&T placed second after Santo DomingoMen’s Singles- T&T won goldWomen’s Singles- T&T took second place

Accepting Petrotrin’s contribution on behalf of the National Table Tennis Team, Burke said, “We are very appreciative for the support provided by Petrotrin because this would have gone a long way in covering the expenses incurred including meals, accommodation and airfare in getting our players there.”

He promised that team members would continue to work hard as they continue to set higher goals for themselves in other tournaments including the National Junior Championships on September 7-8 at the Tacarigua Indoor Facility.

Petrotrin’s Corporate Social Responsibility

Presentation to Rainbow Rugby Team

Head CSR, George Comissiong presents cheque to representatives of the National Ballroom Dance Association of Trinidad and Tobago

Presentation to National Table Tennis Association


Question:Is the ERM Process supported by Management?Response:To answer your question, I would like to share the six steps in the ERM Process which are:• Define the Context and Objectives• Identify the Risks• Assess and Prioritize the Risks• Document the Risk Response• Monitor and Control • Monitor and Report

There is increasing support from Management for the ERM process. If we look at the above steps, our organization is designed to be able to implement each step.

This can also be explained by our current position on the Risk Maturity Index i.e. at the Defined Stage which means that the ERM process is known but not consistently applied. This is evidenced in some of our significant projects.

The ERM department remains committed to continue to work with all levels in the organization to further embed these principles within our work processes.

Question:What are the essential factors for an effective brainstorming exercise Response:Brainstorming can take the form of being structured or unstructured. Ideally, a structured exercise brings more value to all the participants as well as you work with the end in mind.

To provide guidance on the some key factors for an effective exercise, the following points are shared:

1) Preparation for the exercise in advance 2) Ensure each team member possesses the requisite subject matter

knowledge 3) Choose a facilitator who has the ability to command the respect

of the team 4) Start the exercise with agreed ground rules5) Appoint a team member who would also function as the time

keeper6) Document the ideas in an orderly manner

Petrotrin’s Corporate Social Responsibility

Donation of back-to-school supplies to Otaheite residents

Students were presented with an array of school supplies including pencil cases, mathematic apparatus, writing materials and other stationery items. Both parents and children expressed gratitude to the Company for making the transition from the vacation period to the school term more affordable and manageable.

Janelle Mohan, a form three student of Fyzabad AC Secondary as well as a youth member of the Association, thanked the Company noting that the back to school items were “a valuable contribution to the knowledge fund of (the Otatheite Fisher-folk Association) that will help to raise and satisfy the children’s thirst for the finest school supplies”.

This initiative served 120 deserving students and is only one of many undertaken by Petrotrin to aid its partner stakeholders in fenceline Communities.

The ERM Department is embarking on a Know Your Risk Series where we would share insights on the risk management process.

Please take the opportunity to spend a few minutes going through the information which is designed to provide responses to real questions that have been asked on various topics.

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On August 3, Crystal and Christian Amman, children of Senior Refinery Operator –Hydroprocesing, John Amman, participated in the Universal Martial Arts Tournament in Houston, USA.

Crystal, a 14 year old student of the San Fernando Central Secondary School and her brother Christian, an SEA student at the St. Paul’s Anglican School both placed first in their respective age groups in the Kata (Fist Forms) Competition. In the Weapons (Sword) Category Crystal placed second, securing a silver medal in the Girls under 14 competition while Christian placed third in the Boys under 10 age group in that Category.

The brother and sister duo were part of a contingent of students from the Al Hikmat Kung Fu School who participated in the tournament which saw representatives from across the region and the US competing at the highest level.

In an interview with PetroConnect the Kung Fu champs shared that their recent triumphs came after being involved in the sport for just one year. Given their success both are eager to continue on with the Sport with the hope of entering more competitions in the future.


On August 29, Petrotrin’s Foot Health Clinic was taken to Point Fortin where registered Foot Health Practitioner Nurse Allison Legall held consultations with employees and dependents at the Trinmar Medical Centre on the Marine Base.

The Foot Health Clinic is an ongoing exercise under the purview of the Medical Department (Wellness Section) where employees, retirees and dependents can benefit from assessments, evaluation and foot care treatment including preventative care, diagnosis and/ or treatment of a range of problems affecting the feet, ankle and lower legs with the overall goal of improving mobility, independence and quality of life.

The clinic is held weekly at different company locations where Nurse Legall conducts one-on-one consultations with interested employees with specific focus on persons with diabetes.

Following her visit to Point Fortin, Nurse Legall revealed plans to visit Petrotrin’s Penal, Santa Flora and Pointe-a-Pierre locations in September.

“The clinic has been useful to patients, however a lot of employees think we need to be more visible,” Nurse Legall explained during an interview with the PetroConnect. “So we are now embarking on this weekly exercise throughout the Company.”

Nurse Legall has been providing foot health care at Petrotrin for the past six years.

Persons interested in further information on Petrotrin’s foot health programme are invited to contact their respective Medical Sections.

Employees attend Foot Health Clinic in Point Fortin

KUNG FU Duo Excel at Martial Arts Tournament


Developing the Talents of Youths through the Discipline of Sports

Petrotrin regards sport as a contributor to youth development and community building. Our support for sporting programmes therefore extends from developmental initiatives in schools and community groups and investing in sporting facilities and infrastructure to the sponsorship of local and international sporting events.

During the July/August vacation Petrotrin was pleased to be associated with a number of camps and programmes geared at developing youngsters in various sporting disciplines.

In the sphere of Cricket and Football the Company provided support for the annual football and cricket camp hosted by the Daren Ganga Foundation (DGF) in Barrackpore. In addition to this the Company also sponsored an eight week football programme at the Barrackpore West Secondary School. Youngsters at both of these camps benefitted from training from Petrotrin employees, including former WI Cricketer and Trinidad Captain Daren Ganga, Trinidad and Tobago Strike Squad Heroes Dexter Francis, Clayton Morris and Brian Williams as well as Ryerson Bhagoo and Ranjeeve Moonan.

Yachting Section hosts Sailing Camp for the Children of PetrotrinDuring the month of August 2013, Petrotrin’s Pointe-a-Pierre Yacht Section arranged two sailing camps for the children of employees between the ages of seven and 14. The camps, facilitated by the Trinidad and Tobago Sailing Association and the National Sailing Academy, were held from August 19- 23 and August 26-30. These camps were part of an overall effort to reintroduce sailing at the Pointe-a-Pierre Yacht Club. Despite an overwhelming response from employees, each class size was restricted to 20 students due to the size and number of sailing boats, safety boats and instructors available as well as to ensure the quality of training provided. Paul Dakin, an Administration & Development Officer of the Trinidad and Tobago Sailing Academy, served as the lead instructor for the camps. Other instructors were Dekife Charles, Betty Suite, Rodin Acosta, Joseph Moraine and Meiling Chan Chow. The camps followed the National Sailing Scheme Syllabus as governed by the National Sailing Academy. Sailing took place every week day and for most participants, the highlight was racing on the final day. At the end of the programme, each camper was presented with a graded certificate while outstanding students were presented with medals. Following the Youth Camps, the Yacht Club revealed future plans to continue sailing camps for the children of employees during the school vacation period while also offering sailing lessons to the older children during the school term in order to prepare young sailors for competition. There are also plans to introduce adult sail courses.


Focus on Sports

The Petrotrin Pointe-a-Pierre Sports Club continues to produce outstanding cyclists who excel at local, regional and international meets.

Recently 15 year old Ramon Belmontes who recently place 1st in the Individual Pursuit and Scratch Race categories of the National Cycling Championships in July. Ramon was also the youngest competitor in the Scratch Category. Additionally, Ramon also picked up Bronze Medals in the Match Sprint and Points Race categories.

Following his outstanding performance at this Meet, Belmontes was selected to join the National Team for the Caribbean Junior Championships in Aruba. As the youngest member of the Trinidad and Tobago Team he

finished in 9th place in the Time Trial and 6th in the Road Race.

Prior to the Aruba trip, Ramon spent two weeks training and preparing at the Valley Preferred Cycling Centre in Trexlertown Pennsylvania. While there, he competed in the Iron Hill Twilight Races Series for Juniors 15 -18 where he picked up a silver medal. He also participated in the Nicole Reinhart Memorial Tour De FCCC where he placed 3rd in the Criterium, earning a bronze medal and 5th in the Juniors 15-16 Road Race and Time Trials respectively.

Ramon is just one of nine cyclists currently registered with the Pointe-a-Pierre Sports Club and shares the distinguished company of fellow accomplished cyclist Thireef Smart, a

bronze medallist in the Olympic Sprint Team at the 2010 Pan American Games.

While Belmontes is currently in training for the upcoming National Road Championships and Tour of Trinidad both he and Thireef Smart are focussed on the bigger picture. Coach Lloyd John noted that both young men are concentrating their efforts on competing in the 2014 Southern Games, Pan American Games, Commonwealth and CAC Games which are the stepping stones to their ultimate goals of representing Trinidad and Tobago at the 2016 Olympic Games.

With their eyes fixed firmly on the prize there is no doubt that these young men will continue to fly the red, white and black high!

Young Petrotrin Cyclist ExcelsFrom left to right: Vance Belmontes, Thireef Smart, George Comissiong, Ramon Belmontes and Cycling Coach Lloyd John.

These photos show the participating bands as well as the fireworks display as seen from Coffee Street.

In keeping with national observances of the 51st Anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence, Petrotrin was a major sponsor of the fireworks display on San Fernando Hill. At 8:30 p.m on August 31 and continuing for about 30 minutes thereafter, the night skies were brightly illuminated by bursts of colour.

The Company also sponsored a Pan Jam at Skiffle Panyard on Coffee Street, which featured four of the top steelbands in San Fernando: Southern Marines, Old Tech steel Orchestra, Petrotrin Hatters and, of course the resident band, Skiffle.

Petrotrin’s Gifts to the Nation

Independence Decorations at Petrotrin’s Gasparillo Gate

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