Point Lisas, Trinidad and Tobago, 2 October 2026 – A Trinidad and Tobago success story built at Point Lisas and powered by local talent is being celebrated in a new book chronicling the legacy of Industrial Plant Services Limited (IPSL), now Proman Operations.
For decades, IPSL helped build world-class technical capability, developing generations of local engineers, technicians and industry leaders whose expertise has supported the growth of the country’s petrochemical sector and travelled well beyond its shores. The book, Industrial Plant Services Limited: Historical Evolution and Pioneering Role in Trinidad and Tobago’s Globally Competitive Petrochemical Industry, 1999–2019, tells the story of the people, partnerships and ambition that helped establish Point Lisas as a globally recognised industrial hub. It also highlights a legacy that continues today through Proman’s investment in local capability and the next generation of technical talent.
Central to that story is Clinton B. Ramberansingh, whose own career began on the plant floor and whose leadership shaped the development and success of IPSL.
Reflecting on the company’s legacy, Clinton B. Ramberansingh said: “The greatest achievement was not the number of plants we operated. It was the number of people we developed. Yes, we were involved in designing, building and operating plants, but at the same time we were building people.”
From its roots at Point Lisas, IPSL contributed to the design, commissioning and operation of major industrial facilities, including M5000 and the AUM Complex, while building a strong pipeline of local technical and leadership capability.
David Cassidy, Proman Chief Executive said IPSL’s story forms part of the wider success of the Point Lisas model, which created an industrial ecosystem where producers, service providers, contractors and local businesses could grow alongside each other, generating employment, developing skills and creating opportunities for generations of Trinbagonians.
David Cassidy, Proman Chief Executive said: “This book celebrates far more than the history of a company. It tells the story of the people whose talent, dedication and leadership helped build world-class industrial capability in Trinidad and Tobago.”
“IPSL’s legacy is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through investment in people and technical excellence. The challenge now is to carry that legacy forward and create new opportunities for future generations ensuring that Point Lisas remains a source of pride, prosperity and innovation long into the future.”
Proman Trinidad Executive Director, Anand Ragbir said that legacy remains visible in the expertise and experience within the organisation today.
Anand Ragbir, Executive Director, Proman Trinidad said: “The IPSL legacy lives in the people who helped build this industry and in those carrying that knowledge forward today. Billy’s story reminds us what is possible when we invest in our people, give them opportunities to grow and trust them to lead. That is a legacy we are proud to continue at Proman.”
In a further commitment to that legacy of people development, Proman also announced the establishment of the Clinton B. Ramberansingh Technical Excellence Scholarship. The initiative will support Trinidad and Tobago nationals pursuing industry-relevant technical training.
The scholarship honours Ramberansingh’s longstanding commitment to mentorship, training and creating opportunities for people to advance, while helping to support the next generation of technical talent for Trinidad and Tobago’s industrial sector.
IPSL was amalgamated into Proman in 2019 and today operates as Proman Operations. Its people, knowledge and technical experience remain an important part of Proman’s operations in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider industrial legacy of Point Lisas.
