Secondary School Chemistry Students Stop by CGCL for an Educational Plant Tour

Form 6 Chemistry Students from the Vessigny Secondary School and Form 5 Chemistry Students from the Palo Seco Secondary School stopped by Caribbean Gas Chemical Limited (CGCL), on October 8, 2026, for an immersive experience and educational tour of the company’s $US 1,000,000,000 facility, where they gained practical insights into the company’s methanol synthesis process, met with staff members, and listened to experts in the field, as they delivered presentations on the Plant’s operations, product testing and environmental stewardship. 

OSH/PSM Superintendent , Mr. Ronald Harripersad kicked off the session with a safety and site orientation update and reinforced the key safety principles of the Plant.  Corporate Affairs Manager, Mrs. Elizabeth Warner Julien, subsequently introduced the CGCL Journey Video highlighting the organisation’s evolution through key milestones, from construction to commercial operations status and the several major accomplishments achieved over the past 6 years of operation. CGCL Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Keio Kato, welcomed the students and offered words of encouragement, urging them to remain focused and work hard to achieve their academic and career aspirations.

Technical and Environmental presentations were delivered by Mr. Rayadh Mayrhoo, Process Engineer II, Mr. Lennox Sahadeo, Senior Laboratory Analyst, and Ms. Lyandra Ramsamooj, Environment and Quality Assurance Supervisor which focussed on major facility operations, safety, reliability and environmental responsiveness. The presenters also highlighted the diverse career pathways available to students pursuing Chemistry within the petrochemical industry.

Senior Operator Mr. Theldon Jackson and Mr. Sookdeo Ramnaress, Shift Supervisor then corralled the eager students for a guided vehicle tour of CGCL’s state-of-the-art methanol production facility, where they enjoyed a closer look at the plant operations and were exposed to the practical application of concepts discussed earlier in the classroom, helping students to deepen their understanding of the intricacies involved in the production of methanol.

CGCL continues to be a forerunner in bridging the gap between the classroom and the world of work by exposing young people to various facets of the industry early on, and helping them to crystallize their individual pathways to success.