Antigua and Barbuda - New Energy Events

Charting a pathway to resilient and renewable energy systems in the Caribbean
June 30, 2022
Antigua & Barbuda models its way to a resilient and renewable energy power system It is by now undeniably established that island states in the Caribbean are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events caused by climate change. As the intensity and frequency of these weather events increases we need to rethink the future of power […]
INOXCVA wins contract from Caribbean LNG to design and engineer Antigua LNG receiving terminal
May 5, 2022
Caribbean LNG, a joint venture between Eagle LNG Partners and Antigua Power Company (APC), has hired INOXCVA to design and engineer the Antigua LNG receiving terminal to deliver natural gas to the Eastern Caribbean. Source: Offshore-Energy Biz
UK, CDB to improve the energy network in Barbuda
November 5, 2021
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approved a grant to reconstruct and rehabilitate the energy network in Barbuda. The project is being funded by the United Kingdom under its aid programme. The CDB-administered grant of GBP 2.85 million will finance the undergrounding of about half of the 16 kilometres electricity network of the island, and provide […]
U.S. Ambassador hails U.S.-Antiguan partnership on new power plant project
July 30, 2021
The United States Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda and the Eastern Caribbean, Linda Taglialatela hailed the collaboration of American company Eagle LNG and Antiguan companies Antigua Power Company (APC) and the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) in what will be the island’s first power plant integrating natural gas infrastructure and power generation. Source
Solar-led renewable energy system could free up 10% of Antigua and Barbuda’s GDP
March 24, 2021
A mix of solar and wind power can help Antigua and Barbuda to an almost-90% renewable energy system, and green hydrogen could then show the path to hitting the national ambition of 100% green power by 2030, and net zero by 2050. Source
The economics of energy transformation zeroes in on infrastructure in Antigua and Barbuda
February 11, 2021
Prime minister and minister of finance and corporate governance, Gaston Browne has undertaken energy transformation focusing on renewable energy, climate resilience, and a development fund to power Antigua and Barbuda. To facilitate such access, the government will complete the $55 million new airport on Barbuda in 2020. The estimated value of all the projects, which […]
Construction begins on hurricane-resistant clean energy power plant in Antigua and Barbuda under UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Partnership Fund
October 26, 2020
The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Partnership Fund has announced the start of construction for a hurricane-resistant clean energy plant in Antigua and Barbuda to help the twin-island nation recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma in 2017. Source
Barbuda will have a climate-resilient and green supply of energy thanks to international partnership
September 23, 2019
A partnership between the UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund, the Caricom Development Fund, the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda will build a resilient renewable energy system on Barbuda, where electrical infrastructure was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017. Over USD 10 million dollars will be provided […]
UK delivers capacity-building programme for blue economy in Antigua and Barbuda
May 28, 2019
The UK Government’s Commonwealth Marine Programme completed a three-week capacity building programme in Antigua and Barbuda last month. The programme aimed to support a safer maritime trade and the growth of Antigua and Barbuda’s Blue Economy. In attendance were representatives from Antigua and Barbuda’s Department of Maritime Affairs and External Relations, the Survey and Mapping […]