Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Rubio Supports Trinidad in Gas Project Talks with Venezuela
Imagine Trinidad and Tobago wants to get natural gas from Venezuela.
They need a pipeline for this.
The US has been against Venezuela's leader, Maduro, but now seems okay with the gas deal, as long as Maduro doesn't profit too much.
Trinidad's leader, Persad-Bissessar, who is friendly with the US, got support from a US official, Marco Rubio.
The plan is to bring gas from Venezuela to Trinidad.
There are companies, like Shell, already involved.
Trinidad is hoping this helps them get more gas since their current supplies are shrinking.
However, the US wants to ensure Maduro's government doesn't directly benefit from the project.
The US supports Trinidad and Tobago's efforts to develop gas projects with Venezuela.
Trinidad seeks to develop gas from Venezuela's Dragon offshore field.
The US wants to ensure Nicolas Maduro’s regime does not benefit from the project.
Shell, BP, and Chevron are among the companies involved.
Trinidad needs new gas reserves due to dwindling output.
- Who
- Trinidad and Tobago, US, Venezuela
- What
- Trinidad seeks to develop gas projects with Venezuela, backed by US support.
- When
- The US revoked a license for the project in April.
- Where
- Offshore gas fields between Venezuela and Trinidad, Caribbean waters
- Why
- Trinidad seeks new reserves as its existing output declines.
- Countries Involved
- Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, United States
- Key Individuals
- Marco Rubio, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Nicolas Maduro
- Project
- Dragon gas pipeline
- Companies Involved
- Shell Plc, BP Plc, Chevron Corp.
- US Stance
- Supports talks, but wants to ensure Maduro's regime doesn't benefit