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Renewable Energy Projects Secured $6 Billion From Multilateral Banks In 2015
September 12, 2016
Six banks: The World Bank, The European Investment Bank (EIB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) provided a total of $25 billion in climate finance across the world last year. Renewable energy projects secured $6 billion in […]
Shell Plans to Divest Gulf of Mexico Assets for $425M
September 2, 2016
A merger between Royal Dutch Shell and BG Group has resulted in the decision by Shell to sell off assets in Mexico worth US$425 million. The deal between Netherland’s Shell and the British BG is worth $50 billion and forced Shell to increase its borrowing in order to maintain its dividend policy at a time […]
Breaking Down Barriers to Renewable Energy Development in the Caribbean
September 1, 2016
According to a recent article in Renewable Energy World, the Caribbean is at the forefront of renewable energy leadership in the Post-COP21 policy environment. The significant level of knowledge accrued by local companies, who have access to new technologies and engineering skills, has driven interest from private investors from the U.S., Europe and Asia. Fossil […]
New Fortress Announce Sponsorship of CREF; Wesley Edens, Chairman of Fortress Investment Group, to Keynote
August 29, 2016
New Fortress Energy, an affiliate of the US$70bn Fortress Investment Group, confirmed today that it will assume a senior sponsorship role at CREF 2016. In 2015 New Fortress signed an agreement to supply LNG for Jamaica’s 120 MW Bogue power plant in Montego Bay. The first shipment of gas arrived on August 5th. New Fortress […]
Can carbon trading break the Caribbean free of fossil fuels?
August 18, 2016
CARICOM nations are under pressure to reduce carbon emissions and stem the import of fossil fuels. Carbon trading would provide the credits for lowering verified sources of emissions, an attractive possibility for Trinidad and Tobago which has a largely unregulated oil market and the second-highest carbon emissions per capita in the world. Caribbean reliance on […]
Emera Joins Roster of CREF ’16 Sponsors
August 18, 2016
New Energy Events are delighted to welcome Emera Caribbean as a sponsor of CREF 2016. Emera Caribbean is a leading utility player in the region and has a diversified portfolio of assets which includes Barbados Light & Power, Emera Caribbean Renewables, a 52% holding in Dominica’s Domlec, and a 19% interest in St. Lucia’s Lucelec. […]
Experts agree on Cuban market strategy first step: Go to Cuba!
August 11, 2016
Cuba is open for business, but it’s complicated. Last week, New Energy Events hosted a webinar, Opening the Doors to Cuba’s Energy Revolution: An Introduction for Global Investors. The webinar featured four experts on the Cuban market who uncovered some of the complexity, sharing what it takes to become an investor in a market that […]
World-Class Delegation of Companies Confirmed for Cuba Energy Investment Summit
August 11, 2016
The organizers of the Cuba Energy Investment Summit are pleased to announce a roster of over 35 world-class companies confirmed to participate in the investment “mission” to Havana in early September. The roster of companies includes household names such as InterEnergy, GE, APR Energy, IC Power, and Mitsubishi. The companies will meet a number of key […]
20 Caribbean Countries Confirmed for CREF 2016
August 11, 2016
As momentum for CREF builds, we are pleased to announce that CREF – at two months out – features confirmed participation from 20 Caribbean countries. The turnout from regional governments and utilities is particularly strong and reflects the emphasis laid at CREF on addressing the critical issues around the commercialization and implementation of alternative sources […]