Last Updated on August 24, 2026, 7:47 AM AST by Anthony Morris
A delegation from the Nevis Electricity Company is travelling to Iceland as the Nevis Geothermal project moves forward. The 272-metric-tonne Drillmec HH-300 “Týr” rig will shortly undergo its final independent acceptance inspection.
The delegation is being led by NEVLEC General Manager Nelson Stapleton and Project Coordinator Naftalie Errar. The delegation has been entrusted with the responsibility for overseeing the inspection.
The delegation is travelling to Iceland for five days from August 24, 2026 to August 25, 2026. The officials have shared that the inspection will serve as the final major quality assurance and safety verification. After this inspection, the rig will be transported to the island of Nevis.
The officials have shared that the delegation will also meet with the drilling, engineering and geothermal specialists during the trip in Iceland. The officials have shared that the rig will be utilised to drill five geothermal wells at the Hamilton geothermal site.
The officials have confirmed that once the inspections and certifications have been completed, the rig will be allowed to be transported by sea to Nevis.
The authorities have shared that it is important for the Nevis Electricity Company to have oversight into rig readiness. This will help the organisation in understanding what will be needed once the equipment is in Nevis.
At the same time, NEVLEC will also work on development of the capacity for the team members. The officials want to make sure that NEVLEC can continue to support the organisation through the throughout drilling and the subsequent development
The Scotia Drilling Consultants, a UK-based specialist in drilling-rig inspections and technical assessments is conducting the inspections. The organisation will review the rig’s structural, mechanical, operational and safety systems.
The Nevis Island Administration is leading the project in partnership with Nevis Electricity Company. NEVLEC is the Executing Agency for the project and further support is also being provided by the federal government of St Kitts and Nevis.
The officials have shared that the financing partners of the project include the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and Green Climate Fund (GCF).
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