ENERGY COMMITTEE

For 2002 the Energy Committee continued to focus on Safety, Standards Development and Enforcement. Progress has been made especially in LPG, with drafts of a number of standards being completed in conjunction with Government. Mr. Nicholas Shorthose, Chairman, retired from this position in October 2002, as he was transferred to Barbados. Mr. Mario Vulinovich, new General Manager of Shell Company, was appointed Chairman of the Energy Committee in December 2002. The Committee will continue to focus on industry safety and raising standards.

Members of the Energy Committee representing Shell, IGL, ESSO and UNIPET met with the Minister of Commerce and Technology in late November outlining some of the particular areas of concern and support required, in particular the safety issues related to illegal filling stations. They have been assured of the Government's support.

Progress is being made on the key issues regarding Development of minimum standards for construction and operation of Service Stations and minimum standards for metering at Service stations. An LPG Sub-Committee is to be formed and chaired by Steven McKay (IGL).

The focus for 2003 will continue with Safety, Standards and Enforcement, and in particular Safety initiatives - rewarding safety Standards development in LPG and Retail Service Station operation, streamlining consent applications for Service stations and identifying Best Practices in Industry.