STATE ENTERPRISES’ INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2014
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SUSTAINING GROWTH, SECURING PROSPERITY
BUSINESS AND TRADE EXPANSION – ENERGY SECTOR
ENERGY, PETROCHEMICALS, MINING
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and
Tobago (NGC) was established in 1975 to
purchase, compress, transport and distribute
natural gas to industrial users. This company has
maintained its corporate responsibilities and has
focused on developing the country’s resources.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
NGC, as a state owned corporate entity in the
gas-based energy sector, continued its mission
to create exceptional national value from natural
gas and energy businesses in support of national
socioeconomic development which is the
cornerstone of its operations. Since 2005, NGC
has been actively restructuring its community
relations programme towards Community
Economic Development (CED) as a means of
assistingcommunities impactedby itsoperations
to thrive and growwithin their own environments.
Accordingly,
NGC
has
been
identifying,
evaluating and improving the way it manages its
relationships with communities. The company
continues to develop and improve its interaction
with residents and other key stakeholders. In
addition, emphasis was placed on contributions,
sponsorships and youth development activities
to expand its reach in ensuring that the entire
country benefits from the success of the gas
industry.
ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Seven (7) main projects were identified in 2013:
• Youth development through sponsorship of
PoliceYouthClubs inCouva, LaBrea,Beetham
and Laventille Road;
• Construction of sporting and recreational
facilities in various areas of Trinidad and
Tobago to foster community building;
• Continuation of the reforestation programme
in which NGC partners with communities in
Moruga, Rousillac and Parrylands to restore
the natural environment while providing
employment for the residents;
• Continuation of the public education
programme to create public awareness of
NGC, its business and natural gas safety and
emergency response;
• Promotion of T&Twith NGC at the forefront in
seeking gas-related investment opportunities
overseas;
• Strategic contributions and sponsorships
in the areas of the arts and culture,
sport, education and human and social
development; and
• Promotion of CNG as a vehicular fuel in the
transportation sector.
ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE
THE NATIONAL GAS COMPANY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO LIMITED
(NGC)
