Technical Team Investigates NiQuan Explosion

A technical team from the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries will investigate the explosion at the NiQuan GTL Plant at Pointe-a-Pierre which occurred on April 7th, 2021. A statement from the Ministry indicated that the plant will remain idle until the completion of the investigations by three State agencies. The MEEI, Occupational Health and Safety Authority and Agency, and the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Services would be conducting independent investigations. The Ministry said its team will gather all the facts of the incident; conduct a thorough investigation and contributing factors to determine the root cause(s) of the explosion; review the adequacy of existing controls and procedures; and make recommendations which could reduce future risks and prevent recurrences. The technical team will also prepare a final report which would be delivered to the Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Franklyn Khan and other stakeholders. The Environmental Management Authority is also conducting an investigation into the incident.