Dominica - New Energy Events

Dominica and Ormat sign agreement for the development of a geothermal plant on the island
December 7, 2023
Dominica entered into an agreement with Ormat and its subsidiaries to develop a 10 MW geothermal plant on the island. Ormat is set to finance the construction, operation, and maintenance of the power plant and geothermal wells for 25 years, while the Dominica government retains ownership of invested wells, lands, and assets. Source: Radio Jamaica […]
Dominica announces ongoing flow testing at the second geothermal production well and drilling at the first reinjection well
April 27, 2023
Ongoing flow testing is currently taking place at the second geothermal production well in Dominica. Drilling at the first reinjection well has also began. Source: ThinGeoEnergy
Dominica strengthens their hurricane preparedness by constructing emergency shelters and educating vulnerable communities
June 29, 2022
Dominica is strengthening their hurricane preparedness by constructing emergency shelters, training members in vulnerable communities, and creating awareness with educational classes on ways to safeguard against extreme weather. Source: Associate Times
Dominica details progress on the first two well pads for a ten-megawatt geothermal power plant on the island
June 2, 2022
Dr. Vince Henderson of the Government of Dominica confirmed progress on the first two well pads for a 10 MW geothermal power plant in Laudat. The entire project will take around 18 months to complete. Source: Associate Times
Government of Dominica acquires Emera’s majority holdings in DOMLEC
April 14, 2022
Emera Incorporated announces the sale of its majority holding in Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) to the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Source: Business Wire
Dominica Discusses Energy Supply Agreements with Martinique
February 9, 2022
The Dominica Geothermal Development Company is finalizing the construction of a geothermal plant that will provide baseload power to the island. Meanwhile, the Government of Dominica discusses supplying geothermal energy to Martinique at what is described as a competitive price. Source: Think Geo Energy
Kenesjay Green Ltd & CREAD Launch the Green Hydrogen Country Assessment for Dominica
January 28, 2022
Kenesjay Green Ltd (KGL), a Trinidad-based company, completing a Green Hydrogen Country Assessment for Dominica. Working alongside the Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD), the assessment will help create a plan to utilize Dominica’s geothermal resources and build long-term resilience into the national economy. Source: Fuel Cell Works
Dominica geothermal project to drill additional 2 wells
August 4, 2021
In a statement this week, Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica, provided an update on the geothermal power project on the Caribbean island state. The geothermal project in the Roseau Valley will see the drilling of two additional wells, with financial and technical support of the World Bank. The Dominica government concluded five procurements valued […]
US, Caribbean mend fences on energy cooperation
April 26, 2021
A meeting yesterday among US secretary of state Tony Blinken and foreign ministers of Caribbean regional trade group Caricom has rekindled cooperation in several areas including energy, Caribbean officials told Argus today. Source