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Venezuela’s energy woes spread to Cuba
July 10, 2016
Long-time trade partners, Venezuela and Cuba, are struggling to maintain a 15-year relationship that provided oil assistance to Cuba. While Cuba improves relations with the United States, it is also experiencing the fallout from Venezuela’s economic decline. Venezuela’s state-run oil firm PDVSA has slashed exports to Cuba this year; the Caribbean island has received 53,500 […]
Ormat announces closing of financing of the Bouillante Geothermal Power Plant on Guadeloupe
July 7, 2016
Ormat Technologies will close financing on the recently acquired 14.75 MW Bouillante geothermal power plant in order to expand capacity. Previously owned by Geothermie Bouillante SA the plant currently generates approximately 10 MW of power and an expansion will provide up to 45 MW of additional capacity. The project is a result of an agreement signed […]
Cuba and Russia sign agreement to restore nuclear cooperation for peaceful purposes
July 6, 2016
The agreement between Cuba an Russia includes collaborative research and development on subjects such as nuclear medicine, nuclear waste disposal and nuclear safety, among others. El acuerdo entre Cuba y Rusia incluye colaboración para la investigación y el desarrollo en temas como medicina nuclear, eliminación de residuos nucleares y seguridad nuclear, entre otros.
Commerce Dept to sponsor Central America trade mission
July 3, 2016
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration will host a mission to Central America in March of 2017. Open to all U.S. companies, the conference is an opportunity for interested parties to receive consultation from economic and commercial officers from the U.S. Embassies of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Nicaragua and Panama. […]
CARILEC launches renewable energy community to drive regional collaboration
July 1, 2016
Caribbean Electricity Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) has launched a virtual community that will provide membership for utility engineers and energy practitioners. The CARILEC Renewable Energy Community (CAREC) features training materials, monthly technical webinars and a real-time discussion board, all designed to give members the opportunity to connect with peers and collaborate with energy stakeholders. CAREC […]
JPS gets $50-m grant for smart LED streetlight project
July 1, 2016
New LED streetlights will illuminate much of Jamaica starting in December 2016. An agreement between to the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will include the conversion of 105,000 streetlights from High Pressure Sodium to Light Emitting Diode (LED); a J$50 million grant from USTDA will fund the […]
BP to ship first LNG cargo through Panama Canal
June 30, 2016
In late July the Panama Canal will add LNG to the commodities that pass through its locks. A US$5.3 billion expansion project aimed at getting giant-sized tankers from one ocean to the other will open a new trade route for heating and power-plant fuel. The Panama Canal Authority said the upgraded facility will look to […]
Installation of PV modules begins on El Salvador’s largest solar project
June 30, 2016
The Providencia project in El Salvador is approaching completion with the placement of the first solar module onto the 101 MW plant. French developer Neoen divided the project into two blocks: a 76 MW PV plant, awarded in an 2014 auction, and a block of 25 MW which will provide electricity to distributors. The latter […]
PwC survey shows strong C&I demand for renewables
June 30, 2016
In the United States, renewable energy investment is taking off among private sector stakeholders. In a survey conducted by PwC, the majority of 63 major corporations which have purchased renewable capacity plan to purchase more over the next 2 years. About 80% say they are planning to build out their renewables portfolio while 69% and […]