Port of Spain, 11 November 2024: Heritage Petroleum Company Limited (Heritage) welcomed a high-level delegation from Suriname’s national oil company, Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. (Staatsolie), at its Corporate Head Office on October 23, 2024. Coordinated by National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (National Energy), the Staatsolie’s delegation visit included strategic meetings and site tours with key stakeholders across Trinidad and Tobago’s energy sector, aiming to enhance knowledge exchange and capacity building between the two nations.

Staatsolie’s visit to Heritage follows the recent renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Heritage, Paria Fuel Trading Company Limited, and Staatsolie. The MOU emphasises collaboration in four primary areas: Exploration and Production, Training and Development, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, and Trading and Storage.

Aligned with the broader MOU signed on July 6, 2023, between the Governments of Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, the visit also reinforces a mutual commitment to sustainable energy cooperation. Meeting attendees included Heritage CEO Erik Keskula, representatives from Staatsolie, National Energy, and officials from the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries.

Heritage CEO Erik Keskula remarked, “This new MOU represents a shared vision for sustainable energy development across the region. By combining our expertise, we open new pathways for growth and strengthen our region’s standing in the global energy arena.” This collaboration highlights both countries’ dedication to building a resilient Caribbean energy sector.

Caption: Heritage hosts Staatsolie Delegation. Front Row – Staatsolie Director Downstream & Power Eddy Fränkel stands next to Heritage CEO Erik Keskula. Back rows – Representatives
from Staatsolie, National Energy, Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries and Heritage Business Development Unit.

The Corporate Communications Unit