# Trinidad and Tobago natural gas development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260923-trinidad-and-tobago-natural-gas-development > Updated: 2026-09-23T17:37:55.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. In August 2026, energy activities in Trinidad and Tobago saw mixed developments. ExxonMobil approached the conclusion of a 6,000 square kilometer 3D seismic survey in the ultra-deep water Block TTUD-1, with results expected by late August. Concurrently, Shell halted its Aphrodite offshore gas project after negotiations with the National Gas Company (NGC) regarding commercial terms for the sale of 100 million cubic feet of natural gas per day failed. By September 2026, the situation regarding the Aphrodite project shifted as the NGC announced that negotiations with Shell had concluded and the project was sanctioned. Production is anticipated to begin in the second quarter of 2027. NGC Chairman Gerald Ramdeen stated that the new terms significantly improved financial value for the state-owned company, noting that one aspect of the deal offered “400% more value than previous proposals.” Further securing the domestic energy sector, the NGC also reached arrangements with EOG Resources and bpTT. This includes a term sheet to acquire 100% of volumes from an EOG development, which is expected to add 300 billion cubic feet of gas to the NGC supply, representing a “300% increase over the original allocation sanctioned under the previous administration.” ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago secures major gas supply deals Trinidad and Tobago's NGC has secured major gas supply deals with Shell, EOG Resources, and bpTT, including the sanctioning of the Aphrodite field with production expected by Q2 2027. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-gas-company-of-trinidad-and-tobago-secures-major-gas-supply-deals ### 2026-08-25: ExxonMobil nears seismic results in Trinidad and Tobago as Shell halts gas project ExxonMobil expects seismic survey results for Trinidad and Tobago’s Block TTUD-1 by late August, while Shell has shelved its Aphrodite offshore gas project following failed commercial negotiations. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/exxonmobil-nears-seismic-results-in-trinidad-and-tobago-as-shell-halts-gas-project --- Cite as: Trinidad and Tobago natural gas development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260923-trinidad-and-tobago-natural-gas-development