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Part of ExxonMobil is seeking to unlock Trinidad’s offshore potential, using Guyana’s successful oil drilling operations as a blueprint.

How will the exploration in the TTUD-1 block affect the government of Trinidad and Tobago?

TTUD-1 exploration could unlock major new oil revenue for Trinidad and Tobago The exploration of the TTUD-1 block, which covers 7,765 square kilometres off Trinidad and Tobago’s east coast, is governed by a production-sharing contract signed with the government in August 2025. The acreage is being assessed for potential as a geological extension of Guyana’s prolific Stabroek Block. If prospects are found, the accelerated exploration could lead to future development, significantly increasing the nation's resource base and potential revenue.

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  • ExxonMobil operates the TTUD-1 block with a 90% interest, while Occidental Petroleum holds the remaining 10%.trinidadexpress.com
  • The production-sharing contract was signed with the T&T Government in August 2025.trinidadexpress.com
  • Seismic results are expected by the end of this year, with drilling potentially in late 2027 or early 2028.trinidadexpress.com
  • TTUD-1 covers about 7,765 square kilometres off T&T’s east coast.trinidadexpress.com

Why it matters

The potential discoveries in TTUD-1 are significant because the acreage could represent a geological extension of Guyana’s prolific Stabroek Block. If successful, this could provide Trinidad and Tobago with a major new source of hydrocarbons, bolstering its national energy security and providing substantial long-term revenue streams.

This push aligns with a global trend where international oil and gas exploration is becoming increasingly urgent. ExxonMobil is accelerating its pace of exploration, citing the need to discover the next generation of resources to meet global energy demand, which is forecast to increase by around 15% through 2050.

What we don't know yet

  • What will the processed seismic data reveal about the geological prospects in TTUD-1?
  • Will the exploration well proceed in late 2027 or early 2028?

What would change this answer

Seismic data confirms major prospects in TTUD-1The government's potential revenue and resource security would become much more certain and immediate.
ExxonMobil decides to delay the exploration well past 2028The immediate impact on the government's resource planning would fade, shifting the effect to a longer-term, less certain horizon.

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