The United States has endorsed Trinidad and Tobago's Dragon gas project after the government reversed its earlier stance, declaring the initiative dead. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar on Tuesday in New York City to discuss energy security and regional cooperation. The State Department confirmed American backing for the proposal but emphasized measures to prevent benefits to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government.
The Dragon field sits in Venezuelan waters near Trinidad's maritime boundary and aims to deliver gas by 2027. Trinidad and Tobago obtained a 30-year license from Venezuela in December 2023, but Washington revoked permits for Shell and the National Gas Company earlier this year. Former Prime Minister Stuart Young criticized the policy shift, noting that Persad Bissessar initially opposed the project after taking office. The Secretary of State also addressed regional security concerns and support for Haiti's new Gang Suppression Force.
The Dragon field sits in Venezuelan waters near Trinidad's maritime boundary and aims to deliver gas by 2027. Trinidad and Tobago obtained a 30-year license from Venezuela in December 2023, but Washington revoked permits for Shell and the National Gas Company earlier this year. Former Prime Minister Stuart Young criticized the policy shift, noting that Persad Bissessar initially opposed the project after taking office. The Secretary of State also addressed regional security concerns and support for Haiti's new Gang Suppression Force.
