The Shell Aphrodite gas project in Trinidad and Tobago has received final investment decision (FID) approval, marking a major step in expanding Shell’s integrated gas operations in the region.
Discovered in 2022, the Aphrodite gas field lies in the East Coast Marine Area (ECMA), one of Shell’s most prolific offshore regions. The project is expected to begin production in 2027, supplying gas to the Atlantic LNG (ALNG) facility in Point Fortin and the domestic market.
Shell Trinidad and Tobago’s Country Chair and SVP, Adam Lowmass, emphasized the project’s importance to national energy security, saying:
“This investment is testament to our commitment to help secure the energy future of Trinidad and Tobago.”
At peak, the Aphrodite field is expected to produce around 18,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd), or approximately 107 million cubic feet per day of natural gas.
The development will include a single subsea tieback to existing infrastructure in the Barracuda subsea network, streamlining costs and accelerating delivery. Gas will be processed at Shell’s onshore Beachfield facility and distributed for domestic use via the National Gas Company, with the remainder allocated for LNG exports.
The Shell Aphrodite gas project aligns with the company’s global LNG growth strategy, aiming to increase sales by 4–5% annually through 2030. This comes amid a projected 60% rise in global LNG demand by 2040, fueled by economic growth in Asia.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal welcomed the milestone, stating:
“This new natural gas development project is important as it helps counter declining production from the maturing reservoirs in the Shell-operated ECMA.”
Regulatory approvals are still pending, but both Shell and the Ministry of Energy have committed to ensuring a safe and timely development process.