Trinidad and Tobago, long known as the Caribbean’s energy powerhouse, is confronting one of the most critical moments in its modern history as oil production continues to fall sharply. While natural gas has helped offset lost revenues, experts warn that reserves may last only about a decade at current extraction rates. The country’s economy has been deeply shaped by oil and gas wealth. Trinidad and Tobago also faces growing pressure from climate change. Observers say the country stands at a “defining moment,” caught between its fossil fuel past and a low-carbon future.