Trinidad & Tobago positioned as Caribbean’s green fuel anchor
In Trinidad & Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago Guardian reported that Trinidad and Tobago is emerging as the Caribbean’s anchor for green fuel bunkering, according to a regional study unveiled at the 24th Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) in Willemstad, Curaçao.
The study, commissioned by the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) and funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), identifies Trinidad’s established methanol, LNG and ammonia industries as the foundation for supplying cleaner fuels across the region.
The Caribbean Shore Power and Green Fuel Bunkering Study, conducted by Kenesjay Green Limited (KGL), sets out a phased roadmap for maritime decarbonisation tailored to Caribbean realities. Rather than waiting for regulatory mandates, the study emphasizes that commercial demand will drive early adoption of clean energy solutions in regional ports, according to the report.
“Trinidad and Tobago has the industrial base and energy expertise to lead the Caribbean’s transition to green fuels,” said Philip Julien, Chairman of KGL. “This is not about starting from zero. The infrastructure and know-how already exist, and the study shows how we can sequence investments smartly to avoid stranded assets.”
The report recommends a hub‑and‑spoke model, designating Trinidad and Tobago as the green fuel bunkering hub, while Barbados and The Bahamas take the lead on shore power pilots. Receiving ports such as Jamaica and Suriname would then be integrated in later phases, enabling efficient scaling without duplicating heavy infrastructure.
Category: Fuels
