# Trinidad and Tobago Seeks Procurement Reform

Energy Minister Dr. Roodal Moonilal has publicly identified procurement regulations enforced by the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR) as a significant impediment to restarting the Guaracara refinery in Trinidad and Tobago. The government is pursuing amendments to procurement laws to streamline project execution and enable greater participation from small and micro contractors. This initiative aims to accelerate economic activity and job creation by reducing bureaucratic delays in critical energy infrastructure projects.

- The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries is the primary government actor advocating for procurement reform to support the Guaracara refinery restart.
- Procurement professionals should anticipate potential changes to procurement regulations that may alter contracting processes, especially for energy sector projects.
- Small and micro contractors may gain increased access to government contracts as reforms seek to broaden participation.
- Organizations involved in energy infrastructure should evaluate how regulatory amendments could impact project timelines and bidding strategies in Trinidad and Tobago.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR)
- Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries
- Housing Development Corporation (HDC)
- Heritage Petroleum
- Paria Fuel Trading Company

### Sources
- [The restart of the Guaracara refinery is being hampered, hindered and impaired by some of the procurement regulations, and the Government will have no part of it, according to Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal.

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