PETROConnect. No. 166, Issue 7 of Building Stakeholder Relationships

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1 PETROConnect No. 166, Issue 7 of 2016 Building Stakeholder Relationships

2 On 2016 August 2, Mr. Oquemele Denz, Chargé d Affaires for the Embassy of the Republic of Suriname paid a courtesy call to Petrotrin where he met with Petrotrin s president Mr. Fitzroy Harewood.

3 A Look At What s Inside Corporate News 6 Petrotrin aims to reverse the decline in crude production 7 Petrotrin welcomes addition to Board of Directors 7 Petrotrin Chairman interviews with UWI-STAN 8 Petrotrin launches Pipeline Replacement Works in Moruga 9 Going Beyond Compliance o A look at Petrotrin s Meteorological Stations at Pointe-a-Pierre and Point Fortin 12 EMA conducts site visits at Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery Features 10 Emancipation Celebrations 2016 at Petrotrin 13 St. Peter s celebrates excellent SEA results 14 STEM student vacation camps visit Petrotrin 14 SAFETY FIRST - Crossword Puzzle 15 Countdown to 100 History of the Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery 16 Petrotrin supports CASA CSR in Focus o Petrotrin extends support to stakeholders o Petrotrin supports Moms for Literacy o Windball Competition 2016 Crowns Winner o Petrotrin supports Junior and Senior Squash Players In every issue 5 Editorial - Building Stakeholder Relationships Cover: Petrotrin is committed to minimizing impact to its stakeholders and the environment. In early August 2016, officials were engaged in a clean-up exercise on beaches along the South Western peninsula in Trinidad. The following image was taken at Granville Beach after the clean-up was completed. The PetroConnect is published monthly by the Corporate Communications Department for Petrotrin s employees and stakeholders. PetroConnect is also available on the Petrotrin webpage editor: Gillian Friday copy & editing: Afiya Ray editorial team: Joy Antoine, Lisa Ogunsheye, Afiya Ray, contributors: Anura Bodoe, Joanne George-Lynch, Kester Lendor, Nkese Harriott, Sade Smith photographic contributions: Chevaughn Christopher, Elmo Griffith, Kester Lendor, Lisa Ogunsheye, Sade Smith art+design: Kishore Raghoobar illustrations: Kris Raghoobar We would like to print your views on company related topics, departmental highlights etc. Send your comments to: PetroConnect, Corporate Communications Casuarina Avenue, Pointe-a-Pierre Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Fax: (868) / Phone: x. 2062, 2811, 2824, corp-comm@petrotrin.com PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of

4 A reenactment of the Canboulay Riots was held as part of Emancipation celebrations at Trinmar s Marine Base, Point Fortin. Emancipation and other cultural celebrations are held annually at different locations across the organisation as Petrotrin celebrates the diversity of culture reflected in its workforce - a microcosm of the wider Trinidad and Tobago society.

5 Editorial Building Stakeholder Relationships As the global energy sector continues to evolve, so too must we as the state owned oil and gas company if we are to continue to meet our goals of providing value to the people of Trinidad and Tobago. Over the years, Petrotrin has repeatedly stated its recognition for the importance of stakeholder relationships. Today, as we set our focus on establishing a high performing culture, relationship management continues to be prioritised at all levels of the organisation. In this issue of the PetroConnect, we focus on some key areas which can directly impact our reputation and performance as a business. Corporate Governance The effectiveness of our Corporate Governance structure can directly affect our reputation and relationships with our rating agencies and financial institutions. Community Relationships The communities within which we operate are recognized as primary stakeholders. We rely on their goodwill to support our operations and many of our CSR activities are executed with these communities in mind. In the month of July, Petrotrin conducted a public consultation exercise in Moruga as part of a Pipeline Replacement exercise. More details on this exercise and Petrotrin s involvement in the Moruga community are provided on Page 8. During the month of August 2016, Petrotrin responded to reports of oil sightings in the Gulf of Paria. Given the nature of our operations as an oil producer, we recognize the importance of having an effective emergency response and will be frequently communicating our emergency contact numbers and procedures to our stakeholders. Our advertisement with Emergency Contact Numbers for Pointe-a-Pierre is featured on Page 2. Look out in future issues of the PetroConnect for more. Regulatory Agencies Petrotrin s license to operate is reviewed by regulatory bodies including the Environmental Management Authorities. These bodies establish guidelines for our performance and monitor our compliance. On Page 12, we feature regulatory visits by the EMA during the month of August. Strategic Direction and Employee Relations In this issue, we feature articles on our Chairman s interviews in the media speaking of the Company s vision and strategic direction, as well highlights of internal activities including Emancipation celebrations across the Company and a number of CSR projects supported by Petrotrin. There is also a fun crossword puzzle to test your knowledge of safety operations. As we continue to report on Petrotrin projects and activities, we recognize that embracing stakeholder engagement is not always an easy accomplishment, but it is a target that working together we are confident that we can accomplish and take pride in. The PetroConnect Team Petrotrin on Social Media Visit our pages at: Facebook: YouTube: Twitter: Petrotrin (@Petrotrinnews) on Twitter PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of

6 Petrotrin aims to reverse the decline in crude production Enhanced Oil Discovery (EOR) has been identified as a key strategy to improve the levels of crude oil production at Petrotrin. In an interview published by the Business Guardian on August 4th, Petrotrin s Chairman Professor Andrew Jupiter identified this strategy as key to reversing the decline in production. Most experts will agree that we have only produced somewhere between 15 and 20 per cent of our oil in place, Professor Jupiter states. So, in the past we have found oil and we have only been able to bring to market less than one fifth of the oil in the ground. We believe that using enhanced oil recovery we will be able to produce another 10 to 15 per cent of oil in place. Petrotrin has faced a 15 to 20 per cent annual decline in its production, requiring the constant workovers of wells and drilling of developmental wells at significant cost. According to the report, Professor Jupiter revealed that in addition to using EOR as a strategy to produce more oil, Petrotrin will be making its 3D seismic survey data available to companies who may have an interest in drilling in the company s acreage. He said: Part of Petrotrin s strength is the acreage that we control. We have spent a lot of money acquiring data via a 3D seismic programme. We believe that we should make the data available to our partners who have been working with us as lease operators, or farmouts, but also to other companies that may have an interest. This is necessary because we believe that fresh eyes, fresh interpretation may help unlock more and more oil. The Chairman expressed his gratitude for the support of the unions and the Board of Directors and promised that the Company will produce a new strategic plan by the end of his first year as Chairman that will guide the company into the future. (Extracts taken from Business Guardian interview Petrotrin changes course published on August 4th, 2016) Petrotrin Trinmar Operations platform North Soldado field 6 PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of 2016

7 Petrotrin welcomes addition to Board of Directors Petrotrin Director Sookdeo Heeralal Mr. Sookdeo Heeralal has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Petrotrin. Mr. Heeralal is a former employee of Petrotrin. He joined predecessor company Texaco Trinidad Incorporated (Textrin) in He spent thirty-one (31) years in various technical and commercial roles in the Exploration and Production division with increasing levels of responsibility. He retired as the Manager, Oil and Gas Commercialisation. Mr. Heeralal holds a BSc Geology from the University of the West Indies and an MBA from Herriot-Watt University. He is a member of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators, American Association of Petroleum Geologists and also a member of the Geological Society of Trinidad and Tobago. We take this opportunity to welcome Mr. Heeralal to Petrotrin. Petrotrin Chairman interviews with UWI-STAN Petrotrin s Chairman Professor Andrew Jupiter has described this Company as a poll for the best human resources in the energy industry in Trinidad and Tobago. In an interview for the May-June issue of the UWI-STAN Magazine, Professor Jupiter spoke of Petrotrin s contribution in training the talent in the local energy sector and identified quality training as one of the key competencies of the Petrotrin model. Almost every single company locally and internationally has an employee who has been trained at Petrotrin, he stated, adding that almost all of the top positions in Petrotrin are held by locals. Professor Jupiter, in his interview, spoke of Petrotrin s unique position as a state enterprise collating the resources of several multinational entities. He noted that these entities, including Shell, Texaco and BP, would have left their stamp on the communities they helped to create along the southwestern peninsula and they would have contributed to the different cultures which continue to exist in the organisation today. Petrotrin s DNA is an amalgamation of international energy companies and acquisitions, said the Chairman who had previously served as a director on the inaugural board of the state-owned company. Petrotrin was the attempt to merge three different cultures: Point Fortin, Palo Seco and Pointe-a- Pierre into one It was an attempt to create one out of three: three different companies, three different management styles, three different visions. We wanted them to be one. Three companies who never thought they would be together have now become one. The Chairman does not doubt that Petrotrin will continue to contribute to the positive development of the national community, however he believes that capitalizing on and strengthening the skills of the company s workforce, candid discussions with the collective bargaining bodies and the involvement of other stakeholders are critical to securing Petrotrin s long term sustainability. Chairman Professor Andrew Jupiter In the interview, Professor Jupiter says the original purpose for creating Petrotrin should remain paramount, especially in times of economic uncertainty. Still, he says, the Company will adopt a different approach. We will open the books and talk candidly with the union about where we are and together we will move this company forward, he said. We will turn around this company and do it hand in hand with the union. PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of

8 Petrotrin launches Pipeline Replacement Works in Moruga On 2016 July 25, Petrotrin initiated its Pipeline Replacement project in the Moruga community. This project, which has been approved by the Environmental Management Authority, involves the replacement of approximately fourteen thousand feet (14,000) feet of the Company s 10-inch crude oil pipelines in the Edward Trace and Dennis Trace areas in Moruga. The project is being conducted in accordance with the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MOEEI) guidelines and is expected to be completed within four months. On 2016 July 18, Petrotrin officials hosted a public consultation at the Basseterre Community Centre to inform Moruga residents of the arrangements in place for the exercise. The event was well attended by members of the community. The residents, many of whom expressed interest Public consultation at the Bassetere Community Centre, Moruga in employment in relation to the project, were receptive to the Petrotrin presentations. Petrotrin has committed to take all precautions necessary to ensure the health, safety and well-being of residents and motorists during the conduct of this exercise. Notice to Motorists As the project continues, Residents and Motorists are advised to: Proceed with extreme caution and observe all directional and safety signage Be aware of ongoing works and the movement of heavy equipment during the exercise. 8 PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of 2016

9 Going Beyond Compliance A look at Petrotrin s Meteorological Stations at Pointe-a-Pierre and Point Fortin Did you know that there are Meteorological (MET) Stations installed at our operations? In September 2013, Petrotrin purchased two specialized and advanced Sutron MET stations for use in our operations. This is in keeping with recommendations by the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Services (TTMS), who also utilizes similar Sutron MET Stations. These stations were installed at Petrotrin s Pointe-a-Pierre and Point Fortin Operations building. The Sutron MET Stations are used in Petrotrin for providing real time weather conditions, which include the following: 1. Air Temperature ( C): Instantaneous, Minimum, Maximum 2. Rainfall (mm) 3. Wind Speed (cardinal points): Instantaneous, Average 4. Wind Direction (Km/hr): Instantaneous, Average 5. Barometric Pressure (hpa) 6. Relative Humidity (%) 7. Dew Point ( C) Data generated from these MET Stations are used as an input in communication of major activities such as: 1. Planning and decision making 2. Air Emissions Monitoring and Reporting, 3. Climate Change Projects, 4. Oil Spill Contingency Trajectory Planning, 5. Preparation of CECs & EIAs Applications 6. Establishment of a Meteorological Database and Baseline Nationally. The HSE Department (Corporate) manages the maintenance servicing of these stations, retrieves meteorological data and provides meteorological information to various departments upon request. The data utilised contributes to greater scientific use in all of the above areas, providing Petrotrin to utilise greater scientific evidence in the environment we operate every day. PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of

10 P-a-P Trinmar - Canboulay Santa Flora Emancipation Celebra Emancipation celebrations throughout the Company were held on 2016 July and on 2016 August 4 at Petrotrin s Santa Flora, Trinmar and Pointe-a-Pierre operations respectively. Trinmar s 19th year of putting on an Emancipation program saw the elaborate re-enactment of the Canboulay riots done by Cap-de-Ville folk performers who worked closely alongside Eintou Pearl Springer (formerly Pearl Eintou Springer) a poet, playwright, librarian and cultural activist from Trinidad and Tobago. The event organised in keeping with the theme Building Up to a Higher Calling drew a crowd of spectators who thoroughly enjoyed the performance. The Canboulay production takes place annually in Port of Spain at the break of dawn on the Friday preceding Carnival owing the fact that our Carnival pageantry stems from the occurrence of this riot. Historically, it also serves to commemorate the journey towards the abolition of slavery. The Emancipation committee arranged for a reenactment of the Canboulay riots to be held at Point Fortin not only because it highlights yet another aspect of our rich and diverse African heritage but also to show descendants now, that what they presently enjoy came at no small cost. Santa Flora held their 21st Annual Emancipation Celebrations in keeping with the theme Celebrating the Resilience of a People. The event featured two dynamic speakers- Mr. Winstay Lewis (Senior Manager E&D) whose address included illustrations of resilience using metal as an analogy of the strength of African people through centuries of hardship as a result of colonialism, and Mr. Ako Mutota whose address sought to inform and educate the creativity and ingenuity of our Ancestors. A local theme prevailed this year s celebration as entertainers included not only persons from within the Santa Flora community like the Shashamane Dance Ensemble and 10 PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of 2016 Santa Flora Mr. Dennison Vincent but employees from Petrotrin s E&P Staff, as the Santa Flora founded dance group Latin at Lunch whose two representatives thrilled the audience with a self - choreographed Latin Dance to an old African folk number. The celebrations culminated with the traditional display of African wear modelled by Santa Flora employees. Attendees were also treated to tasty traditional sweets and African themed craftwork and clothing from various vendors at the Emancipation village-like atmosphere. A good time was had by all! At Pointe-a-Pierre, the Emancipation Committee held its annual celebration at the Petrotrin PaP Staff Club with the theme: Celebrating the Resilience of a People. The management address was given by VPHRCS (Ag.) Mr. Neil Derrick and the feature address delivered by Mr. Zeno Constance, a graduate teacher at the Fyzabad Secondary School who lectures at UWI St. Augustine on history and the development of Trinidad Calypso. Mr. Constance s feature address was very educational and challenged the audience

11 Trinmar - Canboulay P-a-P tions 2016 at Petrotrin P-a-P Trinmar - Canboulay Santa Flora to take pride in their heritage. He expressed the view that many persons are not willing to identify with African names and practices. The event was chaired by Ms. Stacy De Gale of the Medical Department and Mr. Joel Fermin, Emancipation Committee Member. Ms. De Gale also performed as a singer, reaching notes that amazed the audience. Pannist Ronnie Mohammed opened the show playing the national Anthem and performed two additional items on the program. The featured performers were the Neptune School of Arts, the choir, drummers and dancers who had the audience moving throughout their performances. The fashion segment saw a bevy of participants from the audience displaying their African outfits to an appreciate audience who, by crowd applause, selected a Mr. and Ms. Petrotrin. There were vendors at the function, with a variety of items for sale, including African clothing, jewelry, beauty products and sweets. Trinmar - Canboulay PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of

12 EMA conducts site visits at Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery On 2016 August 17, the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) conducted a site visit to the Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery in keeping its Source Emitter Registration (SER) process under the Air Pollution Rules, During their visit, the EMA officers were led on a tour of the Refinery by a team of Petrotrin officials comprising employees from the Process Engineering and HSE Departments. Emission sources which can potentially affect the sensitive receptors surrounding the boundaries of the industrial estate were identified and recorded. These included heater stacks, flares, vents and open API pits. Petrotrin will now be required to conduct an Air Quality Assessment (AQA) to quantify the ambient and stack emissions which are generated from our operations. HSE has submitted 14 SER applications for processing by the EMA s Air Unit inclusive of the PAP Refinery. Other locations include the Guayaguayare Tank Farm, Point Fortin Central Tank Farm, Los Bajos Tank Farm, Barrackpore Tank Farm, Mainfield Tank Farm, Bernstein Tank Farm, Adventure Tank Farm, Pt. Ligoure Tank Farm, Hollywood Gas Facility and the offshore facilities at Main Field, South West Soldado, North Field and East Fields. Supplemental information, additional emissions estimations and some monitoring is needed for some areas, after which it is expected that the SER Certificates will be issued for these facilities. 12 PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of 2016

13 St. Peter s celebrates excellent SEA results On 2016 July 5 the Ministry of Education released the results of the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) exam that was sat by approximately 18,000 primary school students across Trinidad and Tobago. Like other schools, the release of these results resulted in many happy faces and proud moments for the parents and students of the St. Peters Private Primary School located on Petrotrin s Pointe-a-Pierre compound. Of the 40 St. Peters students who sat the SEA, 27 passed for the school of their first and three for the school of their second choice school. Topping the list was Thea Jagdeo whose scores earned her the 8th place overall in Trinidad and Tobago. Also among the school s top performers for 2016 were Ravina Ramsaran (daughter of Allison Ramlogan Marketing Dept.- R&M), Jared Dookharan (son of Janice Dookharan HSE Dept.- R&M), Adam Maharaj (son of Delisha Maharaj Marketing Dept.-R&M) and Faith Smith (daughter of Debra Carter Joint Ventures E&P). These strong results continued the 33 year history of the St. Peter s Private Primary School as a high performing institution with top academic achievements- one of the best performers, not only in the Victoria school district, but in the country as a whole. Upon receiving the results, the school s new Principal - Ms. Marlene White extended high praise of the school s teachers and staff, all of whom were instrumental in the preparation and nurturing of the children who sat the exams. School Board Chairman Brian Khan also praised the staff, parents and students for their achievements and stressed that the St. Peter s Private Primary School philosophy was not only about passing exams but moreso focused on holistic development, through the various co-curricular and extracurricular activities in order to produce all-rounded students and better prepare them for the future. Petrotrin extends congratulations to the children of St. Peters and all other schools on our compound or in our neighbouring communities. PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of

14 STEM student vacation camps visit Petrotrin On 2016 August 2 and 3, approximately 85 local and regional students from the Caribbean Youth Science Forum and the BG/ Shell Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Student s Vacation Camp visited Petrotrin s compound. The Caribbean Youth Science Forum was treated to in-depth presentations outlining Petrotrin s operations, an overview of the Company s history as well as an outline of careers offered at Petrotrin by employees Patrick Vincent, Strategy Specialist, Reshard Chandoo, Process Engineer and Mariam Ali, Human Resource Analyst. The STEM students presentation included an overview of the Company but also focused on the role Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics plays in Petrotrin s operations. School tours reflect Petrotrin s commitment to education and youth development, and the Company extends a special thank-you to employees who take the time out of their busy schedules to accommodate these enthusiastic students. SAFETY FIRST As employees we are always encouraged to treat safety as a value and go beyond compliance. But what does compliance mean? The following is a simple game to test your knowledge of basic safety terms. The Answer Key will be included in PetroConnect 167 ACROSS 1. No insurance but I promise you coverage from top to bottom 3. Step-up your safety game 4. A head start to your safety gear 7. Without me you may risk your view 14 PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of Destination in the event of an emergency 11. Immediate help in case you get hurt 12. Identify us by orange vests; to help you we will do our best DOWN 2. The great escape 5. Many try to hide behind me 6. We can tame the flame 8. Have you heard about safety first? 9. Your handiwork is invaluable

15 History of the Part III Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery Countdown to 100: The following continues the series of articles highlighting milestones in the development of the Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery as we approach its centenary. In 1955, the marketers of Regent Petrol published an advertisement in Europe boasting that they had one claim onlythat there was no better petrol than the brand they produced. This advertisement may have been well received by the markets they targeted, but a less known fact was that much of this petrol sold on these international markets was produced from crude in Trinidad and processed at the Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery. While TLL fuel was sold locally with the introduction of gas stations in 1918, the company entered the United Kingdom s petroleum distribution market in 1930 with the purchase of Burt, Boulton and Haywood and sold its products under the Regent Petrol brand, This brand was recognised as a high grade fuel with natural antiknock properties and it was sold competitively at the same price as other leading brands. In 1931, Trinidad Leaseholds Limited (TLL), the British Company responsible for the operations of the Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery processed crude from its own Barrackpore, Forest Reserve and Guayaguayare fields. It also produced crude from operations it acquired through purchase from the New (Oropuche) Trinidad Oilfields Ltd in Fyzabad; the Palo Seco Oilfields (C.C Stollmeyer); the New Dome Oilfields Ltd in Fyzabad and the Siparia Trinidad Oilfields Limited in Palo Seco. In addition, TLL processed the crude from fellow producers, which were sold to the refinery. These included the crude from Trinidad Central Oilfields Limited at Tabaquite, Guapo and Lizard Springs, Guayaguayare and from Apex (Trinidad) Oilfields Limited in Fyzabad and Siparia So vast was its operations that in 1931, TLL, through its refining operations, was recognized by the Trinidad and Tobago Mines Department as the most important one in the Colony from the refining and marketing point of view. The extension of the Pointe-a-Pierre refinery continued in the early 1930s with the construction of Nos. 3 and 4 Dubbs ( ). The years 1937 to 1939 saw a number of major developments in Trinidad and Tobago. The year 1937 marked the height of the labour struggle in the oil-belt led by Tubal Uriah Buzz Butler and many oil workers lost their lives in the struggle for better wages and working conditions. In 1938, as hostilities increased between Germany and the United Kingdom, the Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery installed and commissioned No. 5 Dubbs, an Iso-Octane plant and a hydrogen plant to increase cracking capacity at the refinery and allow for the manufacturing of aviation fuel. With these extensions, the refinery at Pointe-a-Pierre was considered to be comparable to any in the world. World War II was declared in 1939, and Britain and its allies introduced measures to protect the Point Fortin and Pointe-a-Pierre refineries which were considered to be of critical strategic importance to their effort. The oil camp at Pointe-a-Pierre, already considered to be exclusive, saw the introduction of even more stringent security arrangements and work at the facility became classified as official secrets. In 1939, the management of UBOT at Point Fortin and TLL at Pointe-a-Pierre installed guns to defend the refineries from attack by sea. Several anti-aircraft guns were also installed in the area of the refinery, and a volunteer group among the engineers were trained by military personnel in their use. Sources: Down Memory Lane, Petrotrin Administration Report of the Inspector of Mines for the year 1931, laid before the Legislative Council on the 19th April, 1932 Trinidad and Tobago The Black Gold Book, Published by FIRST, 2014 PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of

16 Petrotrin supports CASA 2016 On the evening of Sunday 2016 August 14, the Trinidad & Tobago Squash Team earned the overall Top Team position at the 24th Caribbean Association of Squash Associations (CASA) championships, held at the Queens Park Cricket Club Racket Centre in Port of Spain. CASA 2016 is the highest level squash competition in the region and is a Professional Squash Association listed event from which players earn points toward their world ranking. Petrotrin was among the sponsors of this year s competition which was organized on short notice after the original host proved unable to put together the arrangements necessary to host CASA The Trinidad and Tobago Squash Association team which organized the competition is led by Medical Department employee Dianne Julien, and includes former pro player and Petrotrin Pointe-a-Pierre Club member Colin Ramasra. This year there were seven teams in the competition Bermuda, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Guyana, Jamaica, Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and Trinidad and Tobago, with players taking part in the Men and Ladies Individual Championships from 2016 August 8 to 2016 August 10 and in the Men, Ladies and Veterans 16 PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of 2016 Team Championships from 2016 August 11 to 2016 August 14. The Men s individuals event was won by Jamaican Chris Binnie. The Ladies event was won by 14-year old Barbadian squash sensation, Meagan Best, who defeated her compatriot, 3-time defending Caribbean ladies champion, Karen Meakins, to become the youngest ever Caribbean senior squash champion. In the Team competitions, the Trinidad Men s team placed 2nd after a long and hard fought meetup with the team from Cayman Islands ended in a 3-2 loss while the Trinidad ladies placed 3rd with a win over Cayman Islands in the finals. The Trinidad Veterans team placed 2nd (to Barbados). In the overall competition, the Trinidad and Tobago Team beat Barbados on points to earn the top spot as the CASA Champions for Petrotrin additionally provided sponsorship to players Melody and Faith Gillezeau (front row 2nd and 3rd from left; Photo by Lisa Holley). Also in the photo are Petrotrin Pointea-Pierre Club members Dr. Ru Celestine (Front Row, 1st from right), John Holley (Back Row, 1st from right), Nku Patrick (back Row 2nd from right), Mandella Partick (4th from right) and partially hidden Colin Ramasra (6th from right).

17 CSR in FOCUS Petrotrin extends support to stakeholders Petrotrin sees its stakeholder engagement process as critical to its long term sustainability and viability. A focus on managing stakeholder relationships and contributing towards the sustainable economic and social development of these stakeholders including employees, communities and the wider society forms the foundation of the Company s Corporate Social Responsibility Policy. Sports During the months of June and July 2016, Petrotrin extended support to the following organisations for their rollout of and/ or involvement in key sporting events in the national calendar: National Associations of Athletics Administrations Petrotrin provided support for the 2016 National Track & Field Championships, which was held on 2016 June at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain. Trinidad & Tobago Cycling Federation Petrotrin is a proud partner of the 2016 Junior Pan American Track Cycling Championships. Hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Cycling Federation (TTFC), this event has been approved by the Pan American Cycling Federation (COPACI) and was scheduled for the period 2016 August 27 to 2016 August 31 at the newly constructed National Cycling Centre in Balmain Couva. The Championships was described as be the largest cycling event to ever be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago. Petrotrin National Super League Football Team The football team from the Company s Palo Seco Sporting Club continues to compete in the National Super League Football Competition. Culture In keeping with its support for culture, Petrotrin provided funding for the following groups during the months of June and July Southern Marines Steelband Foundation Petrotrin remains committed to the maintenance and enrichment of our local culture. In 2016, the Company continued to support the Southern Marines Steelband Foundation Pan Camp. Located in the Marabella community, this initiative engages youth in a constructive and positive activity during the school vacation period. This year s camp takes place at the Pan Palais and run from 2016 July 18 to 2016 August 5. Shashamane Cultural Ensemble As a state owned company, Petrotrin fosters and maintains close relationships with the communities within which it operates. As such, the Company is proud to partner with Shashamane Cultural Ensemble, an active local cultural group with its roots in the Santa Flora area, to celebrate the group s 2nd hosting of the major regional event; The Rhythm and Motion Festival The festival is scheduled to run from 2016 October 13 to 2016 October13 at various locations throughout south Trinidad. Petrotrin Cadet Corps Based at Crest Camp in Fyzabad, the Petrotrin Cadet Corps is intended to motivate and develop young people and to provide an alternative source of activity with hopes that Cadets will join State bands and services. Cadets are trained in music theory, military drills, leadership skills and self-discipline. In 2016, Petrotrin once again sponsored members of the Cadet Corps to attend the Trinbago WoodWind and Brass Orchestra Musical Summer Camp themed Music for Life. The camp took place at Naparima Boys College from 2016 July 11 to 2016 July 29. PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of

18 CSR in FOCUS Petrotrin supports Moms for Literacy Petrotrin continues to support community and youth development in its neighbouring communities and, during the months of July and August 2016, the Company partnered with the non-governmental organisation Moms for Literacy to provide a training course to members of the Marabella community. Established in 1992 with the goal of developing programmes to eradicate illiteracy, the group Moms for Literacy established a remedial programme for primary school children across the country. The programme called MOMS Approach to Reading provides children with the attention and emotional support they need to develop literacy skills. Since its Assistance for Trinidad & Tobago Mathematics Olympiad Recognising that mathematics plays a strategic role in the development of young students and society, Petrotrin once again provided assistance to The Trinidad and Tobago Mathematics Olympiad (TTMO) National team who participated in the 57th International Mathematics Olympiad, held in Hong Kong during the period July 6th 16th, The company also provided support for the team to compete at the IMO in Hong Kong last year. Support for the Trinidad & Tobago Table Tennis Association In June, Petrotrin provided assistance to the Trinidad and Tobago Table Tennis Association (TTTTA), which sent a team of four junior athletes to participate in the inaugural inception, Moms for Literacy has been the recipient of many local awards including the National Medal of Merit Gold for Public Service in Education in During the July-August vacation period, Petrotrin supported a similar training course in the Marabella community which sought to train and equip persons to identify and assist children with learning disabilities from within the community. Training sessions commenced at the Marabella Family Crisis Centre on July 22 and continued every Friday until August 12. The event was well received by residents of the community. Pan American Junior Table Tennis Championships in Burnaby, British Columbia in Canada. The event was held during the period June 25th 30th The Junior Male team had previously qualified to participate in the Pan Am Championships after winning the gold medal at the 21st Caribbean Regional Table Tennis Federation Championship held in the Dominican Republic last April. Trinidad & Tobago Schools Rugby Football Union In June, Petrotrin extended support to the Trinidad and Tobago Schools Rugby Football Union, which had selected a National School Boys team to tour Ontario, Canada from August 15th to 20th. The 80 young rugby players were the best players identified in the school teams that had participated in the Schools League from October 2015 to January PaP Windball Competition 2016 Crowns Winner July 22 marked the completion of the Pointe-a-Pierre edition of Petortrin s Inter-departmental 10T 10T Windball Cricket Competition at the back car park, PLC. During the past 16 weeks, 14 teams from throughout Pointe-a-Pierre competed for the top spot. In the final, Fire Red, batting first, posted a score of 52/10. Machine Shop Tigers, in their reply ended their nail-biting run chase at 54/4, winning the encounter and competition by 6 wickets. 18 PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of 2016 At the Awards Ceremony, Zard Clarke was awarded Best Batsman scoring 238 runs throughout the competition. Rhonda Alleyne collected the prize for Best Bowler with a total of 15 Wickets. Congratulations to the Machine Shop Tigers on their victory as well as all outstanding players! Special Thanks to the organizing committee. See additional details in PetroConnect.

19 CSR in FOCUS Petrotrin supports Junior and Senior Squash Players Petrotrin is proud to support the Trinidad and Tobago Squash Association (TTSA) in its efforts to send a contingent of our country s talented, high performing and best Junior Squash players to the Cayman Islands to participate in this year s Junior Caribbean Squash Championships (CASA). The Company is also providing assistance to the Association for its hosting of the 2016 Senior Caribbean Squash Association Championships to be held from August 8-14 at the Queen s Park Oval. Junior CASA is the premier regional tournament on the squash calendar for our young athletes, and Team Trinidad and Tobago will be competing against teams from Barbados, Bahamas, Bermuda, OECS, Guyana, Jamaica, Cayman Islands in the Under 13, under 15, under 17 and under 19 categories. The Senior Championships will also bring together one hundred and twenty of the best players from across the Caribbean. Team Trinidad and Tobago has been preparing and training very diligently for these competitions over the past six months. Three of the team s junior members- Faith Gillezeau, Nicholas Caddle and Kobie Khan- are members of Petrotrin s Squash Club. E&P Windball Competition 2016 Crowns Winner Trinmar Oil Dogs Three Years and Counting!! August 05 marked the completion of the 2016 E&P edition of Petotrin s Inter-departmental 10T 10T Windball Cricket Competition at the Administrative Building Car Park, Santa Flora. 12 teams from throughout E&P competed for the top spot. In in final, two time defending champions Trinmar Oil Dogs battled Instrument Pneustarz for the title. Batting first, Instrument Pneustarz posted a total of 85/3 and in a nailbiting run chase Trinmar Oil Dogs ended at 89/5, winning the encounter and securing the crown for the third consecutive year. At the Awards Ceremony, Jessel Ali (Instrument Pnuestarz) and Leslie-Ann Thomas (Trinmar Oil Dogs) were awarded Employees of the Match for the final. For his tournament total of 9 wickets, Carlos Francois (Instrument Pneustarz) copped the Best Bowler award whilst the Best Batsman award went to Astra Richards (Trinmar Lions) for his smashing tournament total of 190 runs. Congratulations to the Trinmar Oil Dogs on their victory as well as all outstanding players! Special Thanks to the organizing committee. PetroConnect No. 166, 7 of

20 Petrotrin is committed to minimizing impact to its stakeholders and the environment. In early August 2016, officials were engaged in a clean-up exercise on beaches along the South Western peninsula in Trinidad. The following image was taken at Granville Beach after the clean-up was completed.