Business View Caribbean | February 2021

40 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN FEBRUARY 2021 president by my first name, however that is the kind of open-door policy we have and promote at Phoenix Park.” In addition, the company also places employee safety at the top of its list of priorities. Meeting this objective over the years has helped the company maintain a zero- fatalities track record, an incredible achievement for a company that deals with such dangerous products. “Through the years, a safety-first approach has benefited us because we’ve been able to send all our employees back home to their loved ones every day,” reflects Rampersad. This track record has had the added benefit of allowing the company to reach a high level of continuity and reliability in operations, a valuable trait to its customers. Phoenix Park’s operations include an NGL processing facility with three natural gas processing plants, three fractionation plants, six storage tanks, and two export dock facilities. The processing capacity has grown from 650 mmcfd the shares on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange (TTSE) and Pan West sold their 10% stake to a local investment consortium.” Today, Phoenix Park is considered one of the country’s largest companies with a market capitalization of over $1.7 billion. Over its near 30 years of operations, the company has grown from only being a gas processor to a significant energy marketing entity in the region. Nevertheless, despite its size and sheer scale of operations, Phoenix Park still retains an inclusive corporate culture based on a ubiquitous open- door policy. “We have 186 employees, and we all operate on a first-name basis,” says Rampersad, sharing a personal story to illustrate the company’s approachable culture. “Once, my mother called to speak with me and the security personnel asked if she wanted to speak with “Dominic.” She was surprised that they would refer to me, the Over 19 Years of Innovative Products & Services of Innovative Prod www . plantsoltt . com # 5 Ramrattan Maharaj Trace , Debe , Trinidad West Indies 1 - 868 - 235 - 3645 8 - 2 sales @ plantsoltt . com