Guardian ( Trinidad and Tobago ) 11 June 2023 ( Page 16 )
Focus on energy, sustainability at conference Leading energy stakeholders recently gathered for the Caribbean Sustainable Energy Conference 2023 which took place at the Hyatt Regency in Port-ofSpain from June 5 to 7. Themed, “From Ideas to Action” it signified the transition from theoretical concepts and innovative ideas to practical and feasible actions to address the energy challenges facing the region. Guardian photographer, Abraham Diaz, attended the first two days of the conference, during which there were a number of panels, presentations and speeches. Sponsors were also given the opportunity to host exhibition areas. Day three of the event featured tours of energy assets in T&T. But, apart from the panels and speeches, the Caribbean Sustainable Energy Conference 2023 also presented networking opportunities for the participants. PICTURES ABRAHAM DIAZ - LEFT: Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries’ Timmy Baksh, left, with chairman, Kenesjay Green Ltd’s Philip Julien./ CEO of the Energy Chamber of T&T, Thackwray “Dax” Driver, left and Energy Chamber chairman Jerome Dookie./ DeNovo Energy Ltd’s Kris Sookdeo, left, with TOSL Engineering Ltd’s Russell Boodoo./ BP’s Luke Warren, left, with bpTT’s vice president, corporate operations, Giselle Thompson./ National Energy Corporation’s, Nigel Woodsley, left, with the Ministry of Energy’s, Hannibal Anyika and Maintenance Management Services’ Derek Cardinez./ National Gas Company of T&T commercial adviser, Alana Williams Mc Pherson and National Gas Company commercial adviser, Curtis Paltoo. Atlantic Council’s Jason Marczak and Shell T&T Dr Samantha Harris./ High Commission of Canada’s Michaeline Narcisse, and Kenson’s Renee Ferguson./ Nu-Iron Unlimited’s Jason Marson, left, with Subsea 7’s Michael Gow.