About Us
Caribbean Gas Chemical Limited (CGCL) is the first petrochemical facility to be located in the southwestern part of the island and is Trinidad and Tobago’s 8th Methanol Plant. The company is a Joint Venture operation whose shareholders comprise a consortium of Japanese and Trinidadian investors.
The company achieved Commercial Operations status in December 2020 and annual production from the facility is circa 1,000,000 metric tonnes of Methanol per year (MTPY).
Additionally, the facility has the ability to produce 20,000 MTPY of Dimethyl Ether (DME) – an environmentally friendly, colourless gas and alternative fuel to diesel.
CGCL’s product methanol is shipped to various markets across the globe including Asia, North America, and Europe.
145
Employees
1,000,000
MT/YEAR Methanol
20,000
MT/YEAR DME
Our History
Vision and Mission
Our Vision
We are a robust, reliable company, and a leader in the petrochemical industry. We consistently deliver value to our shareholders, employees, customers and communities.
Our Mission
To produce Methanol and DME at international standards through safe and sustainable operations, delivered by motivated employees.
Our Score Values
Safety
Safety is at the CORE of our operations…it’s who we are and how we work.
Continuous Improvement
Continuous improvement, through agility and innovation, underpins our performance excellence.
One team
Our collective effort and team synergy are catalysts for business success and the key to unlocking our greatest potential.
ethical conduct
Ethical behaviour, transparency, and integrity are key principles of our business philosophy.
Responsible Care
Responding beyond compliance…we truly care about people, safety, quality and sustainability.