Antigua and Barbuda could take an equity stake in the geothermal energy project now under development in Nevis, as part of wider OECS efforts to strengthen regional energy cooperation and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, Prime Minister Gaston Browne said.
Browne said the proposal would allow Antigua and Barbuda to invest directly in the renewable energy initiative, provided it proves commercially viable.
“There’s no reason, on the basis that it’s commercially viable, that Antigua can’t take an equity stake,” he said.
He indicated that the longer-term vision could include establishing a transmission link to supply Antigua and Barbuda with base load geothermal energy from Nevis, reducing the country’s reliance on imported petroleum products.
“If we’re able to get that kind of base load energy … then it reduces the amount of fossil fuel energy that we have to purchase,” Browne said.
The discussions form part of broader talks within the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States on joint strategic investments aimed at boosting economic resilience and energy security across the sub-region.
Geothermal energy, once fully developed, is seen as a stable and renewable source of power that could help cushion small island states against global fuel price volatility while lowering long-term electricity costs.
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First thought I like the idea it’s close so we can actually get power. I need more information about this before I can complete because it can be really beneficial especially if we contribute to increase the MW of the plant and it’s sizeable enough to add to Antigua’s grid.
NEVIS, be careful; make certain all the T’s are crossed and all the I’s dotted, you gotta be aware of the prerequsite of a Charlatan
Any place money can be laundered untraceable just like namco, it is done so that on that day when the government changes, investigators would have a hard time convicting Gaston and his ALP canal.
Blessed Love,Geothermal energy ,examples between Islands how is the Geotbermal moved? Geothermal energy between islands is primarily moved by converting heat into electricity on a resource-rich island and transmitting that electricity via undersea(submarine) high voltage cables to neighboring islands.While the heat itself is not transported long distances, the electrical power generated from it is transmitted across ocean channels to diversify energy supplies and reduce reliance ob dies..Examples of Inter-Island Geothermal Energy.. Think..
Geothermal vs Solar/Wind Energy = Consider modest maintenance schemes..use in “Conmon Sense”, capacity..Off set performance using BALANCE..A learning process..Free Energy in Essence is a Utopia ..Basic essentials Diaspora narrative….CHANGE the exceptation..PROFIT vs Recycle maintnance..Praise Jah Almighty Sun, Wind, and Geysters (Volcanic influence)
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*reduce reliance on disel
This is a good initiative. It should be open to the private sector and list the shares on the ECSE. Then let the governments chip in where there is a shortfall. Governments can’t run anything properly.
Why all this crap? Fixed the damn roads then we can talk about anything else. Better yet, call the election! Then the new government will fix the roads
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Who put men on the moon?
Who outs your fires?
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