The Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Stuart R. Young, along with Ms. Sandra Fraser Permanent Secretary (Ag) of the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, met with Chairman of Unipet Limited, Dr. Afraz Ali, Chief Executive Officer at Unipet Limited, Mr. Dexter Riley, and other members of the Unipet Board of Directors on Tuesday 3rd May 2022 at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries’ International
Waterfront Complex Office.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss pertinent issues relating to Unipet’s business development including sustainability and adding value to stakeholders and customers. Mr. Dexter Riley complimented the national vision being pushed forward by the Minister as it relates to the energy sector and renewable energy. He noted that in compliance to the national vision, Unipet currently has three functioning charging stations with solar power located at Lady Hailes, San Fernando; Brentwood, and Aranguez and they have also begun to take some of their network off the grid. Mr. Riley also expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the Minister in terms of stakeholder engagement within the energy sector.
Minister Young reiterated that he is committed to dialogue with Unipet and all energy stakeholders to ensure the sustainable supply, efficient use of energy and overall resilience of the energy sector.