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CEO’s Message: Drive to Best Serve Our Country
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Note from the Editor
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Our Team Gets the Job Done
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Heritage and Staatsolie Explore Partnering Opportunities
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The Security Department Continually Aims for Excellence
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My Focus in 2022
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CSR Spotlight
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Heritage Rolls-Out Use of Our Recreational Spaces
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Celebrating Our Employees: Muhammad Khan Jerline Ramdial
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Spotlight on the Community: Penal Compliments of the Chef
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Mental Health
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Did You Know?
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Jargon Buster
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Family Games Time
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Celebrating Three Years Working for the People of Trinidad and Tobago
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Note from the CEO, Arlene Chow
Driven to best serve our country As we enter what I can only hope is the tail end of the COVID-19 pandemic, I would like to share a few thoughts with you. First of all, I would like to express how proud I am of you as a united team, and work family, committed to making Heritage Petroleum a world-class organisation. As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, I remain confident that we will continue to thrive as an organisation, driven as always by our sense of responsibility, discipline and dedication to best serve the people of Trinidad and Tobago. I want to thank you for your valued efforts working tirelessly towards transforming the last two years into an opportunity to improve and excel in our operations, putting the safety and well-being of our stakeholders at the core of everything we do. Rest assured that your commitment and dedication to maintain the success of the organisation and highest level of professionalism have not gone unnoticed. Finally, I would like to send my warmest thoughts to any of you who have been affected by this disease, personally or through a nearest relation. Once again, my most heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you, for setting a wonderful example of dedication, professionalism, and responsibility.
ARLENE CHOW, CEO
Together and united, the sky is the limit for us.
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Once again, my most heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you, for setting a wonderful example of dedication, professionalism, and responsibility. 1
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WELCOME TO THE 5th ISSUE OF THE HERITAGE DRILLDOWN – THE QUARTERLY INTERNAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR THE HERITAGE PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED. EDIITOR IN CHIEF: Arlene Gorin-George SUB-EDITOR: Nkese Harriott PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE: Arlene Gorin-George, Nkese Harriott, Balliram Bachan, Stephon Jiminez, Najila Elias-Samlalsingh, Yashoda David PHOTOGRAPHY: Heritage Archives DESIGN: Lonsdale Saatchi and Saatchi Advertising Limited
Please address all correspondence to The Heritage DrillDown c/o Communications Department Registered Office 9 Queen’s Park West Port of Spain Tel: 868 649 5891 Email: corpcomm@heritage-tt.com Website: heritage.co.tt ©2022 Material in this publication, with the exception of photography, may be reproduced once credit is given to the Heritage DrillDown.
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Note from the Editor The last two years have been surreal with the pandemic and I for one am energised about the new opportunities on the horizon for us as we return with each day to a sense of normalcy. As we continue to take stock of the last two years – our successes, our challenges and how we have adapted – it’s important to never lose sight of the fact that we have done it all as a team. The health, balance and well-being of this team is of tantamount importance as it directly correlates with the overall well-being of the organisation. With this in mind, discussions continue around the employment and recreation of our employees and the ways that you can be supported in health, well-being and morale. The roll-out of the recreational properties and employee engagement initiatives are just the tip of the iceberg. Other exciting events and activities are in the pipeline. We can’t wait to share those with you over the coming months!
Arlene Gorin-George Editor-in-Chief
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Our Team Gets the Job DONE!
At Heritage Petroleum Company Limited (Heritage), we depend on our sublicensed partners for nearly one-fifth of our production. Ensuring these operations are conducted in a safe, compliant and reliable manner, is the job of the Alliance and Contracts (A&C) team, which forms part of the Business Development Business Unit. The A&C programme is expansive, comprising 39 blocks geographically located from Point Fortin to Guayaguayare, involving 19 different Operators under three contract models (Lease Operatorship Agreement, Farmout Agreement, Enhanced Production Service Contract).
In 2020, the sublicensed blocks saw a decline in field activity due to low oil prices, COVID-19 and the fact that most of the sublicences were due for renewal. Over the past year, the A&C team, managed by Mukesh Samlal and ably supported by the Legal Business Unit, Finance Business Unit, HSSE Business Unit and other departments, was able to negotiate and execute agreements with improved incentives for our Operators. These incentives will empower Operators to successfully execute and expand their operations including the drive for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) methods. Twenty-seven block sublicenses were renewed/ extended during December 2020 to June 2021 and with Operators invigorated by Heritage’s long-term goals, they wasted no time in re-energising the fields to pre-pandemic/pre-renewal activity. Currently, there are three drilling rigs actively “making hole” in the WD-4 (Grande Ravine), WD-9 (Forest Reserve) and WD-16 (Quarry) Blocks. Another Operator recently completed a four well drilling campaign in the WD-7M Block. Keeping track of all these activities is the colossal responsibility of our Field Auditors, who are our eyes, ears, hands and feet on the ground. The Field Auditor team led by Senior Field Auditor, Himmath Balkissoon, comprises Varma Arjoon, Mitchum Baney, Brijraj Mahabir, Ramchand Holass, Jamal Toppie and is ably
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‘Innovation is the only way to win’- Steve Jobs supported by HSSE Site Advisors Damian Ramesar and Gerard Nottingham. These gentlemen are the Heritage A&C representatives, who provide guidance, and advice on all activities conducted in our fields, thereby ensuring Heritage remains within the bounds of the industry regulations and best practices. Varma Arjoon, one of our longest serving members stated, “What I like best about my role is that I get to be involved in the operations. Recently I was involved in a CO2 Injection Pilot Project at the Inniss-Trinity field, where it was great to see this application of EOR. This is truly what is required to improve recovery factors going forward, not to mention the potential positive impact on the climate, if executed correctly. Although the project saw limited production success, increased reservoir pressure and response to the CO2 injection on the off-set wells were observed.”
Team work is the key to the success of the Alliance and Contracts team
Field Auditor Jamal Toppie who joined the team in 2020, after spending a number of years in the Land Operations, said, “the Operators really learned a lot from Heritage, and we can learn a lot from them. In Land Business Unit and other parts of the business, we have Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in various areas. While we indeed benefit and glean from our knowledgeable colleagues, each Field Auditor must function as a 'Jack of all trades', to oversee and guide multidisciplinary operations across our 39 blocks.” “Additionally, witnessing first-hand the innovation and technology being deployed by our sublicensed partners, is awe-inspiring. One example of this is the Star Valley Drilling Rig, Star Valley, which recently commenced drilling in the Touchstone blocks. The top drive of the Star Valley really makes a significant impact when compared to a conventional rotary table used by other land drilling rigs, not to mention that the Star Valley can walk from one cellar to the next cellar on the same surface location! I’ve also seen the innovation, final preparations underway for MEEI approval, to use a snubbing unit to drill shallow wells, automatic skimmers that remove small globules of oil from effluent pits to reduce negative environmental impact and the list goes on. Steve Jobs said that ‘innovation is the only way to win’. As our partners and Heritage innovate to safely, effectively and
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consistently increase oil production, all shareholders across the value chain will most definitely win.” The Field Auditors couldn’t do it without the rest of the A&C team! Our technical team gets the finer details done while keeping everyone on their toes, ensuring records, contractual and regulatory submissions are on track. Our Petroleum Engineers provide guidance and quality assurance, on all approvals and work programmes proposed by the sublicensed Operators. While A&C is a small team, we are highly knowledgeable, professional and cohesive. A&C, along with the rest of Business Development Business Unit, can proudly say “Our Team Gets the Job Done!”.
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CEO of Heritage Petroleum Ms. Arlene Chow; CEO of Staatsolie Mr. Annand Jagessar; Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Albert Ramdin; Chairman of Heritage Petroleum Mr. Michael Quamina; Minister of Natural Resources H.E. Mr. David Abiamofo.
Heritage and Staatsolie Explore Partnering Opportunities Recently, a high-level delegation representing Suriname and its national oil company, Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname (Staatsolie), met with members of the Leadership of Heritage Petroleum Company Limited (Heritage), at the Company’s Port of Spain office.
Like Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname is focused on strengthening its energy sector and maximising returns from its hydrocarbon resources. As such, both parties are seeking to explore mutually beneficial opportunities to strategically partner. Opportunities discussed include:
The delegation from Suriname was led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency (H.E.) Albert R. Ramdin and included the Minister of Natural Resources, H.E. David Abiamofo; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Staatsolie, Annand Jagesar; and Deputy Permanent Secretary for Geopolitical Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sachi Ramlal-Soekhoe.
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Leveraging existing infrastructure in Trinidad;
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Development of local capabilities and competencies;
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Maximising the impact of ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) Sustainability through partnership; and
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Expanding business development opportunities.
Heritage was represented by Chairman of the Board of Directors, Michael Quamina; Chief Executive Officer, Arlene Chow; Chief Financial Officer, Nigel Campbell; and Business Development Leader, James Walker. Paria Fuel Trading Company Limited (Paria), sister company to Heritage, was represented by Melissa Diptee, Scheduling and Logistics Lead.
Both parties are excited about the prospects to strategically collaborate and look forward to deriving mutual benefits which would ultimately redound to the people of both nations.
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The Security Department Continually Aims for (Security Highlights/Initiatives Dec 2018 to Dec 2021) The Corporate Security Department is responsible for the security and protection of HPCL’s assets inclusive of physical assets and human resources. Additionally, advice, solutions, direction, security measures and counter measures are provided to the Leadership via the Corporate Security Manager who sits at the leadership table. The department has a total complement of 29 Security Professionals inclusive of the Corporate Security Manager spread predominantly across four Units. The officers are deployed in different geographical areas with the Corporate Security Unit (CSU) operating out of Pointe-a-Pierre and Port of Spain; this section caters predominantly to the needs of the Executives and Leadership of the Company. Four officers are on shift in Penal providing coverage for the Penal/ Barrackpore/Guayaguayare fields. The remaining officers comprising the Field Operations, Command Centre and Technology and Investigations Units provide coverage for Santa Flora, Forest Reserve, Point Fortin, the Offshore Business Unit as well as all other HPCL Fields, inclusive of the Penal/ Barrackpore/Guayaguayare fields. They function out of the Security Headquarters at Santa Flora, where the Security Operations Command Centre is located.
CCTV Footage - OBU
Together, these officers, supervise, monitor, plan and control the daily activities of the Contracted Security Force, under the guidance of their respective Security Supervisors and ultimately the Corporate Security Manager. Additionally, the officers provide supplemental mobile patrols, provide supplemental mobile patrols and drone coverage, monitor and review CCTV, as well as other activities relative to internal and external investigations which has led to numerous arrests, convictions and ongoing matters before the Magistrates’ Courts of Trinidad and Tobago. Officer in full uniform
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SUCCESS IN ADDRESSING THE COMPANY’S ASSET LOSS PROFILE The loss profile for Heritage due to theft of assets during the 2019 fiscal period was approximately TT$32M to TT$40M. This figure was seen as untenable and immediate steps were implemented to stymie the pilferage of the Company’s assets. Strategies were employed such as re-mapping of the Patrol routes, the reorganising of the manpower provided by the Contracted Security Force, creation of Standard Operating Procedures, the creation of and the successful implementation of a Corporate Security structure, the creation of a Strategic Security Plan. These initiatives yielded immediate results as is evident by the drastic reduction in the loss profile. Losses were reduced from approximately TT$28,000,000.00 in fiscal 2019 to approximately TT$2,106,331.86 ($314,377.89 US) in fiscal 2020. This represented a 94% reduction in monetary loss.
These and other implemented initiatives such as the detailed analysis of empirical data, surveillance and intelligence gathering, partnering with the TTPS, Drone Surveillance and profiling of known offenders have continued to yield results. These initiatives again bore fruit in as the loss profile for Fiscal 2021 was TT$849,122.15 ($126,734.65 US), representing a 59.69% reduction in the previous Loss Profile. It should be noted that these results were achieved during a period where socio-economic challenges existed and whilst there were peaks and spurts in criminal activity, the resilience and Security Posture of the Corporate Security Department ensured that aforementioned results and objectives were achieved. The success of these initiatives was again displayed in the loss in profile figures for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal 2022 and it can be forecasted that the loss profile is expected to be further reduced at the end of Fiscal 2022.
LOSS PROFILE COMPARISON – FISCALS 2020 & 2021
Oct. 01, 2019, to Sep. 30, 2020 TT$2,106,331.86/US$314,377.89
Oct. 01, 2020, to Sep. 30, 2021 TT$849,122.15/US$126,734.65
LOSS PROFILE COMPARISON – 1st Quarter 2021 vs 1st Quarter 2022
40 Incidents Oct. 01, 2020, to Dec. 31, 2020 TT$69,389.82/US$10,356.69
19 Incidents Oct. 01, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2021 TT$17,299.22 /US$2,566.65
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KEY SECURITY INITIATIVES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Re-mapping of the Patrol routes December 2019; The reorganising of the manpower provided by the Contracted Security Force – December 2019; Creation of Standard Operating Procedures; Creation of and the successful implementation of a Corporate Security structure; Creation of a Strategic Security Plan - September 2020; Recruitment of Additional HPCL officers to boost Security Posture; Acquisition of Precepts and Firearm Users Employee Certificates for all HPCL Officers; Setting up of a Security Operations Command Centre; Tracking of Mobile Patrols; Implementation of a Security Hotline; GPS Positioning of Employees in the Fields (Personal Locator Beacons – PLBs); Aerial Surveillance – Drone Coverage and Support for Mobile Patrol; Continuous conducting of Security Vulnerability Assessments; Installation of Security Barriers and High Wire Fencing in critical areas; Installation of Access Control/CCTV Systems and Remote Field Cameras; Strategic Surveillance of specific scrap iron dealerships; Deployment of tactics and strategies through intelligence gathering and analysis of the empirical data; Partnering with the TTPS and other State Security Agencies; Continuous inclusion of cutting-edge technology to aid Security Posture and Performance; Ongoing training for officers such as firearm training, CCTV and software training, drone training, Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) Training and Certification and much more were also conducted for members of the Corporate Security; The distribution of personal alarms for female employees; The implementation of the Forest Reserve Pass System; Access Control at the Santa Flora Administrative Compound; Access Control at the Penal Administrative Compound; Lighting at the Santa Flora Administrative Compound; and The implementation of a Security Uniform; approval for said uniform was obtained from the Commissioner of Police.
Drone Training
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Recovery of Items - FR Bust
High Wire Fencing Other highlights for the department through its various initiatives include: • Arrests and convictions: There have been three arrests and conviction for January 2022, bringing the total number of Court Matters for Fiscal 2022 to six. • The GPS positioning initiative greatly assisted in the recovery of the stolen company rented vehicle, as well as, provided assistance to employees in distress, on numerous occasions. • The use of aerial surveillance assisted in the recovery of TT$129,360.00 of ferrous material in the Parrylands area. • The Deployment of tactics and strategies through intelligence gathering and analysis of the empirical data has led to the dismantling of an internal pilferage ring at Forest Reserve and the recovery of approximately TT$50,000.00 worth of fittings, as well as recovery of other items on disparate occasions. This approach has also aided in numerous arrests. • Partnering with the TTPS and other state security agencies has enabled the officers to act more decisively, with confidence and within the ambits of the law. Once such instance of this partnership with the TTPS, led to the recovery of a Compressor Cylinder, valued at TT$350,000.00, which resulted in the arrest of three suspects and this matter is ongoing. • The Department’s initiatives have resulted in the recovery of ferrous materials and other items: • Recovery of Ferrous Material – 59.28 Tons - TT$112,460.00 (US$16,785.07) • Recovery of other items - TT$720,107.36 (US$107,478.71).
Great job guys!
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MY FOCUS IN
PATRICE COOPER VIALVA – MIDSTREAM I will aspire to seek to have a closer relationship with my maker. Help one person or family in need every month. Look for every opportunity to treasure and appreciate those closest to me. Live a healthy lifestyle (make healthy choices). KAHLIL MOHAMMED In 2022 my resolution is to practise more selfcare, spend more quality time with my loved ones, be more mindful of myself in interactions and take the opportunity with my team to celebrate every win, learn from every loss and continue to believe that we can win it all.
MERYL LA TOUCHE-MOHAMMED O&M OFFSHORE 2021 has been a difficult year and the challenges of life can weigh you down and make you focus on the negative. In 2022 my New Year’s Resolution is to focus on the positive despite life’s challenges and obstacles. By focusing on the positive I will be present and grateful for all that I have. I will remind myself to slow down and enjoy the simple things such as a warm cup of tea, a good book and spending time with loves ones. I will see failures or mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow and celebrate small wins.
ANIM ADRIAN AMARSINGH – E&I SUPERVISOR – OFFSHORE BU Forging a new path in 2022 As the New Year approaches, I reflect about all that I have learned in the years before. For 2022, my resolution is to enhance my business acumen by pursuing graduate studies in leadership and business administration. I will engage in these additional studies to enhance my project management and technical skillset.
DONALD ALVES - O&M LAND I would like to let go of grudges and forgive faster. Our times may be hard, and it may take a lot to overcome all our present adversities but sitting around and dwelling on it is just counterproductive. If I have a fight or disagreement with a co-worker, family member or friend life is too short to remain sad, angry, or bitter. Forgiveness is a much healthier way to deal with issues which have their place in the past.
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CSR SPOTLIGHT Heritage continues its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) thrust in response to the COVID-19 pandemic whose impact continues to be felt among many, as well as other areas in alignment with the company’s CSR strategy.
Heritage CEO Arlene Chow, left, and ALTA’s Resources Development Manager M’aisha Thomas sit before donated laptops.
Computer Distribution Initiative Investing in education is one of the most powerful ways to facilitate sustainable development, which is a cornerstone of Heritage’s CSR strategy. During the pandemic we have donated close to five hundred (500) computers to students in response to the need for computer access for online learning. Most recent recipients include the Adult Literacy Tutors Association’s (ALTA) as part of Heritage’s Computer Distribution Initiative.
HERO Programme
Heritage contributed $400,000 in 2021 to four Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) students through the Heritage Education Opportunity Resource (HERO) programme. This programme is available to top performing SEA students from the company’s fenceline communities and is aimed at providing financial support throughout their educational journey from the beginning of secondary school up to the attainment of their first degree. HERO was first launched in 2020, offering four top performing SEA students an award of $100,000.00 each. To date Heritage has contributed contributed $800,000.00 towards this initiative.
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Corporate Communications Manager, Arlene Gorin-George is pictured with the 2021 HERO students at the HERO 2021 Signing Ceremony.
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Group tour of the facility
Quarantine and Isolation Centre For COVID-Positive Children
In late December, Heritage handed over the use of one of its facilities located at Pointe`a-Pierre to the Ministry of Health and the South-West Regional Health Authority, for use as a quarantine and isolation centre for COVIDpositive children under state supervision. The handover was an extension of the company’s partnership during the pandemic. At the onset of the pandemic Heritage partnered with the Ministry of Health to bring the Augustus Long Hospital and one of its Medical facilities in Point Fortin under the Ministry’s parallel health system. The company also assisted with several of the SWRHA’s The Hon. Stuart Young and vaccination drives.
From left: Wendell Seecharan, HSSE Leader; Arlene Chow, CEO; The Hon. Stuart Young; Michael Quamina, Chairman; and Patricia King, COO of Heritage
Dr. Maryam Richards, Principal Medical Officer, cut the ribbon to the facility.
Councillor for Palo Seco, Dana O’Neil Gervais receives staff donated toys from Andre Bruce.
Food Hampers & Toys to Celebrate Our Third Anniversary The sustainable development of Heritage’s fenceline communities remains a tenet of the company’s operating philosophy. In commemoration of its 3rd anniversary, Heritage donated food hampers and toys to families in its fenceline communities that are most in need. This particular initiative was centered primarily upon employee volunteerism, which is fundamental element of the company’s operational philosophy. Employees donated close to $250,000.00 of their own money to the food hamper drive and over 450 toys to families for the 2021 Christmas season. Councillors for Barrackpore and Penal and Heritage personnel give thumbs up at the Toy Distribution Ceremony.
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HERITAGE ROLLS-OUT USE OF OUR RECREATIONAL SPACES
Recreational spaces are now available for employees to use and enjoy! You, as a Heritage employee are our greatest asset! Without you, your colleagues and teams, the company would cease to exist. Hence, it is very important to ensure that there is a healthy balance between work and recreation. We recognise that the last two years have been stressful for all as we navigated life and work in the midst of the pandemic. We believe that recreation is an important avenue through which we can positively impact for overall well-being and productivity. In essence, it provides an opportunity to recharge our figurative “batteries" so
that work performance is improved and we can be our best. One of the ways of ensuring this is by creating appealing recreation spaces for employees. Consequently, Heritage introduced two properties as recreation spaces which will be under Heritage’s management. They are houses located at Down D Islands Gasper Grande and Tobago, which are available to all employees. It is hoped that these spaces will be used to relax and connect and maybe even work as we grow our company. There are plans to refurbish additional spaces in the future for the use by the Heritage family. Enjoy!
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE LINKS FOR THE DIFFERENT BUSINESS UNITS (BUS): - Office of CEO etc: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/HeritagesTobagoVacationHomeReservation@heritage-tt.com/bookings/ - Land: Land Reservation Requests for Heritage's Recreational Properties (office365.com) - Offshore: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/OffshoreReservationRequestsforHeritagesRecreationalProperties@heritage-tt.com/bookings/ - Audit, Subsurface, BD: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendarBDAuditandSubsurfaceReservationRequestsRecreationalProperties@heritage-tt.com/bookings/ - HSSE: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/HSSEReservationRequestsRecreationalProperties@heritage-tt.com/bookings/ - Finance: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/FinanceReservationsforHeritagesRecreationalProperties@heritage-tt.com/bookings/ - Midstream: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/MidstreamReservationRequestsforHeritagesRecreationalProperties@heritage-tt.com/bookings/
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acknowledgement
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What do you do as a Midstream Crude Storage Supervisor? The Midstream Bernstein Tank Farm is a major hub, where 80% of Heritages total production of crude oil is stored and transferred directly to Paria for internal sales. The supervision of this asset is critical and can be challenging at times. My responsibilities include ensuring a high level of accuracy in the measurement of crude, ensuring pipeline quality crude (less than 2% BS&W) is met, optimising pump rates while maintaining the required discharge pressure rates from Bernstein Tank Farm to Paria. Also, managing tank ullage to be able to receive fiscalised crude from Point Ligoure, Adventure, Point Fortin Central, Los Bajos, Main Field and Leases daily.
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What do you like most about your job? Having the opportunity to collaborate and work closely with some amazing people. Also, the fulfillment that comes with overcoming new challenges and meeting each cargo as a team. What are some of your hobbies? Cooking, fishing, Formula D racing, engine modification and repairs. Name one fun fact about you. I am a hydroponic entrepreneur. I designed, built and programmed a system that automatically manages and controls parameters of pH, ppm concentration and temperature for optimum plant growth and is monitored remotely. As a child I was always fascinated with the sight of plants growing with absolutely no soil. This led me to start experimenting on my own with hydroponics.
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What are your skills and work experiences? I have a total of 10 years work experience in the oil and gas industry. Eight of those years were spent in the upstream operations as a production operator. I was responsible for production optimisation and well programming of artificial lift systems. I also successfully programmed the CO 132 in the Catshill field as the first workover at Heritage. During my two years in midstream operations, I have worked at Point Ligoure, Adventure, Point Fortin Central and now at the Bernstein and Main Field Tank Farms, where I am the crude storage supervisor. In December 2019, I was instrumental in achieving 100,000 bbls of salable crude from slops at the Adventure Tank Farm. I am pursuing a MSc in Reservoir Engineering at the University of Trinidad and Tobago. Working at Heritage and studying after hours takes a lot but its essential for the growth and development of not only myself but also the company.
I am a hydroponic entrepreneur. I designed, built and programmed a system that automatically manages and controls parameters of pH, ppm concentration and temperature for optimum plant growth and is monitored remotely.
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I am responsible for ensuring the Petroleum Engineering Department can deliver on its short-term goals while planning strategically for the long-term viability of the company. Critical to our day-to-day operations is the effective management of our base oil production. To do this, wells that are producing below potential are identified, diagnostic tests done to determine root cause and corrective actions scheduled and executed. These corrective actions may require the execution of well intervention jobs or non-rig activities such as tailor ups, tap and respace. I am responsible for reviewing all recommendations, scheduling and follow through until close out. The Team is also responsible for reviewing uneconomic wells for recompletion opportunities. As Petroleum Engineering Lead, I am required to peer review the technical and operational feasibility of all candidates, liaise with external stakeholders for job scheduling and execution and ensure wells are optimised in a timely manner.
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The Petroleum Engineering Department works closely with the other disciplines within the Subsurface Business Unit and the Land Business Unit to ensure delivery of our targets. To ensure I can manage an effective balance working from home and juggling three children in online school, my day commences at 4:30 am and ends at 11 pm. My eldest is preparing for SEA while my youngest is in second year. The early mornings involve food preparations and setting up the children, while the late evenings into night are a mixture of homework and submissions, spending quality family time and food preparations again. During the day it is very hectic with virtual meetings and delivery of my Petroleum Engineering Lead duties.
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I have always loved art, baking and cooking. This manifested itself after I had children and decided to bake their birthday cakes myself which they always look forward to.
I usually wrap up meetings at 5:30 pm but may at times revert to my deliverables again at around 9 pm. Since the onset of COVID, my kids have stopped their physical extra-curricular activities such as gymnastics, Indian dance and football. They maintain their skill either in virtual classes or at home. Even I had to slow down on my hobby which is cake baking and decorating. As a child and growing into my teenage years, I have always loved art, baking and cooking. This manifested itself after I had children and decided to bake their birthday cakes myself which they always look forward to. It’s really hobby baking because I have never done any courses etc. just my own creativity. The days are just so full to get the time that was available before this “new normal’. With limited activities due to the COVID-19 risks, on weekends, we venture on family drives to visit places that add to the history and culture of Trinidad. In all, I think I perfect the aspect of multi-tasking with
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Spotlight on the Community
PENAL
The Heart of the Town – The Triangle at the Dial
Penal is a town in south Trinidad, with a population of 12,281. It lies to the south of San Fernando, Princes Town, and Debe, and north of Moruga, Morne Diablo and Siparia. Penal saw its inception as a village in the very early years of the 20th century, when ex-indentured East Indian labourers turned away from the cane fields of
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County Victoria, moved south into the swamplands of the Oropouche Lagoon. They were attracted to this area which offered a new life – a life of cultivating rice, cocoa and other food crops. A part of the area was above swamp level, the sort of area in a swamp that in Spanish carries a geographical name pronounced “pengyal, “and spelt “peñal.” In the first decade of the century Penal began developing to take on the outlook of a village. The 1920s met Penal not only with its vast fields of lagoon rice, bodi, tomatoes and cucumbers – and above all watermelons, which made this district so famous, but is also met with extensive cocoa fields, especially in its north-eastern areas. It was beginning
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Tulsa Trace Picnic Site
to be sought after even then for its open road-side vegetable market, in the same place in which it is to be found today and spread a little southward. This is the triangle enclosed by the SS Erin Main Road, Clarke Street and the first few yards of the Rock Road. Following the 1940s this agricultural community was eyed by oil prospectors, and this was not surprising seeing that both Barrackpore, on the east; and Fyzabad on the west; had several oilfields. Penal was not to become a place of oil development, although Shell did develop a producing field there in the 1950s. In recent times there has been a move towards wholesale and retail trade, construction, and the provision of services. The economy of the region can be described as transitioning. Agriculture is seen as essentially as fading and future growth of the region lies in the retail and service sector which will be supported by tourists and residents. The heart of Penal today, contains many businesses while the outskirts focus on agricultural development. Penal has a market, police station, three bank branches namely, Scotiabank, Republic Bank and First Citizens; health facilities, grocery stores, convenience stores, bars, fast food restaurants, service stations, restaurants, puja stores, an Indian expo, and clothing stores. Penal plays a major role in the energy supply to the nation. Heritage Petroleum has a major administration complex comprising the Technical and Commercial Buildings, and other sub-units in
Clarke Road. The predecessor of Heritage Petroleum, Petrotrin, established the Penal site as a major operating and administrative hub comprising a Staff Club, Recreational Grounds and Housing areas for employees. Other energy sector operators such as The National Gas Company has gas lines running through Penal that links the gas fields of the Southeast Coast and the industrial estates. One of the countries three major power generating plants owned by Powergen Ltd. is located at Syne Village in Penal. Penal has also produced and been home to several notable persons including: • The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar – Seventh Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago and the first female Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago • Drupatee Ramgoonai – Chutney and Chutney Soca singer • David Williams – Former National Cricketer and Coach • Winsford Devine - Notable songwriter known for crafting some of Trinidad and Tobago’s bestknown calypsoes, including Sparrow’s "Marajhin", "Saltfish", "Philip, My Dear", Baron’s "Feeling It" and King Austin’s "Progress". References: HISTORY – Penal Debe Regional Corporation (pdrc.gov.tt) Penal - Wikipedia Towns and Villages of Trinidad & Tobago authored by Michael Anthony
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Rudra-Chandr Narase, Utilities and Maintenance Technician from Land Business Unit, was the second-place winner of Land’s Healthy Bubble Competition. Rudra successfully led his team “Chefs Chauds” to victory with a specialty dish which he invented called Peewa Pepper Roti! Land Business Unit prides itself on Innovation and Rudra harnessed his passion for gardening and cooking to do just that. Rudra is a proud father of two and intends to pass on his culinary skills to his two young children, Kedaar and Narveer. RECIPE FOR PEEWA PEPPER ROTI
Rudra-Chandr Narase
Ingredients for Peewa Pepper Roti Filling • 2 lbs peewa • 1 lb eddoes, potatoes or cassava • Chadon beni/cilantro • Salt to taste • Hot pepper to taste • 1 small onion • 3 cloves of garlic • 2 medium pimentos • 1 large carrot • 1 small can sliced mushrooms • 250g grated cheese Method for Peewa Pepper Roti Filling: • Boil peewa, peel, remove seed and crush. • Peel, wash and boil eddoes/ cassava/ potatoes and crush. • Grate carrot. • Grind pepper, onion, garlic, chadon beni/cilantro and pimentos. • Put everything in a medium bowl, add salt, mushroom slices and grated cheese. • Mix together thoroughly.
Method for Peewa Pepper Roti Dough: • Place flour and baking powder in a medium bowl and stir together. • Gradually add water to the flour and mix with hand or spoon to form a soft dough. • Divide dough into two equal parts. Cover in a bowl and leave to rest for 10 Peewa Pepper Roti Filling: minutes. • Mix Cookeen, margarine and ghee together. Ingredients for Peewa Pepper • Roll out both dough balls thinly to a size of 15 inches in diameter. Roti Dough • Spread the peewa mixture evenly on both dough balls and sprinkle a little dry Ingredients for the dough: flour. • 1 lb flour • From the middle of the rolled out dough, cut a straight line across to the end. • 1 oz ghee • Roll the dough in a conical shape, flatten and leave to rest for about twenty • 1 oz Cookeen minutes. • 1 oz margarine • Roll out both dough balls once again and spread the peewa mixture filling evenly • 1 tsp baking powder on one. • 1 cup water • Place the other rolled out dough on top of mixture, as a cover, and seal edges. • 2 ozs Golden Ray • Place on pre-heated tawah (baking stone) and cook on low heat. • After two minutes, flip it over and coat with Golden Ray. • Flip again after two minutes and coat with Golden Ray. • Keep flipping until it becomes golden in colour. • After about eight minutes of cooking, cut into slices and serve hot. 20 ENJOY!
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines mental health as our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health according to the CDC. For example, depression increases the risk for many types of physical health problems, particularly long-lasting conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Similarly, the presence of chronic conditions can increase the risk for mental illness.
CDC indiated that although the terms are often used interchangeably, poor mental health and mental illness are not the same. A person can experience poor mental health and not be diagnosed with a mental illness. Likewise, a person diagnosed with a mental illness can experience periods of physical, mental, and social well-being.
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THE FIRST CENTURY OF THE LOCAL OIL INDUSTRY Trinidad and Tobago has been involved in the petroleum sector for over 100 years undertaking considerable oil and gas exploration activity on land and in shallow water with cumulative production totalling over three billion barrels of oil. This long and rich history dates back to the first oil well drilled in our country in the mid-1800s. According to unproven records, the Merrimac Oil Company drilled the first oil well in the vicinity of the La Brea Pitch Lake in 1857. The well was completed at 183 feet (61m) deep. If these records are accurate, this may very well be the dawn of a new era. In 1866, Walter Darwent drilled two wells in San Fernando, and followed with another at the Aripero Estate, where oil was produced. This well was completed at a depth of 160 feet. Source: Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries Website
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DIFFERENTIATING DIFFERENT TYPES OF WELLS Appraisal Well A well drilled as part of an appraisal drilling programme to better understand and estimate the physical extent, reserves and likely production rate of a field.
Horizontal Well A high-angle well (with an inclination of generally greater than 85°) drilled to enhance reservoir performance by placing a long Wellbore section within the reservoir.
Development Well A well that is drilled in or next to a proven part of a pool to optimise petroleum production. Development wells are drilled after hydrocarbons have been discovered by successful exploration.
Inactive Well A well that has not produced oil or natural gas in 12 months.
Directional Well A well drilled at an angle from the vertical by using a slanted drilling rig or by deflecting the drill bit; directional wells are used to drill multiple wells from a common drilling pad or to reach a subsurface location beneath land where drilling cannot be done. Discovery Well The first oil or gas well drilled in a new field. Exploratory Well A well in an area where petroleum has not been previously found or one targeted for formations above or below known reservoirs. Drilling carried out to determine whether hydrocarbons are present in a particular area or structure. Sometimes known as a ‘wildcat well’, particularly in areas where little drilling has taken place previously.
Injection Well An injection well is used to place fluid underground into porous geologic formations. This could be steam, carbon dioxide, water or other substances to help maintain reservoir pressure, heat the oil or lower its viscosity, allowing it to flow to a producing well nearby. Suspended Well A well that is not currently producing oil or gas but has been safely secured and may produce in the future. Sources: Dictionary of Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Processing; Glossary of Oil & Gas Terms and Definitions by CAPP; Glossary of Terms by the Oil and Gas Authority
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