# Trinidad and Tobago-Venezuela energy and diplomatic ties > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trinidad-and-tobago-venezuela-energy-and-diplomatic-ties > Updated: 2026-09-11T21:55:59.000Z. Sources: 39. Developments: 4. Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela have moved toward deeper cooperation in energy and diplomacy. In August 2026, the two nations advanced cross-border energy deals following the signing of licenses for hydrocarbon exploration in Venezuela’s Loran Phase 2 development and the Plataforma Deltana area. These agreements, involving companies such as bp, XRG, and UCC Holding, aim to facilitate the transfer of natural gas from Venezuela to Trinidad and Tobago for processing. By September 2026, diplomatic efforts expanded beyond energy. On September 3, a Trinidad and Tobago delegation led by Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Sean Sobers arrived in Caracas for high-level bilateral talks. Received by Venezuelan Vice Minister for the Caribbean Raúl Li Causi, the delegation established a roadmap for cooperation across strategic sectors, including energy, trade, agriculture, fisheries, national security, environmental protection, and culture. This visit also facilitated the delivery of 6.6 tons of humanitarian aid to assist Venezuela following earthquakes on June 24. Following these talks, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar signaled a potential thaw in relations. Despite being declared ‘persona non grata’ by Venezuela in October 2025, Persad-Bissessar has expressed a desire to meet with Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, potentially on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York around September 25. On September 9, Delcy Rodríguez arrived in Suriname to meet with President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons to strengthen economic and energy ties. By September 11, Rodríguez was in Paramaribo to finalize ten strategic cooperation agreements. These pacts include technical expertise and training from the Venezuelan University of Hydrocarbons to support Suriname’s emerging oil and gas industry. Additional agreements cover fisheries, allowing approximately 200 Venezuelan vessels to operate in the Atlantic corridor, as well as transportation, tourism, agriculture, and education. ## Claims - A shipment of 3.7 tons of humanitarian aid from Trinidad and Tobago arrived in Venezuela. (disputed by 2 sources) - The total humanitarian shipment, including government medical supplies and embassy-collected items, reached 6.6 tons. (disputed) - Sean Sobers, Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Foreign and Caricom Affairs, arrived in Caracas on September 3. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar expressed a desire to meet with Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. (corroborated by 8 sources) - A meeting between the leaders of Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela is being planned for the UN General Assembly in New York. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Delcy Rodríguez aims to establish new economic alliances for the benefit of both Venezuela and Suriname. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The Venezuelan delegation and Suriname aim to sign new cooperation agreements in sectors including energy, agriculture, and tourism. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela agreed on a roadmap to deepen cooperation in trade, energy, agriculture, environmental protection, culture and collective security. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The Venezuelan National Assembly declared Kamla Persad-Bissessar persona non grata on October 28, 2025. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Suriname's Foreign Minister Melvin Bouva stated that oil and gas could play a significant role in the country's development. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Venezuela expressed gratitude for Trinidad and Tobago’s support following earthquakes on June 24. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Venezuela and Suriname sign ten strategic cooperation agreements Venezuela and Suriname have signed ten cooperation agreements covering energy, fisheries, aviation, and agriculture to bolster bilateral trade and technical exchange in the Caribbean region. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-and-suriname-seek-strategic-energy-and-fishing-agreements ### 2026-09-09: Delcy Rodríguez visits Suriname to strengthen economic and energy ties Delcy Rodríguez is visiting Suriname to bolster energy and trade ties, while Trinidad and Tobago's PM seeks a diplomatic meeting with her at the upcoming UN General Assembly to resolve regional tensions. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trinidad-and-tobago-seeks-diplomatic-thaw-with-venezuela ### 2026-09-03: Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela agree on new bilateral cooperation roadmap Trinidad and Tobago’s Foreign Minister Sean Sobers arrived in Caracas to establish a new bilateral roadmap with Venezuela, focusing on energy, trade, and security cooperation. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trinidad-and-tobago-delegation-travels-to-caracas-for-diplomatic-talks ### 2026-08-15: Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago advance cross-border energy deals Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela are strengthening energy cooperation through new hydrocarbon exploration licenses for the cross-border Loran gas field, aimed at boosting regional energy security. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-and-trinidad-and-tobago-advance-cross-border-energy-deals --- Cite as: Trinidad and Tobago-Venezuela energy and diplomatic ties. 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