Last Updated on July 22, 2025, 3:03 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis has announced that the winning bidder for the drilling project will be announced at the end of July. The geothermal energy project in Nevis is developing at a satisfactory pace.
The Prime Minister said that they have received bids from six companies from all over he world. The drilling works will also start soon after a company is awarded he contract for the same.
The Prime Minister said that they have secured the funding for the construction of the Geothermal Power Plant to begin. He highlighted that the Geothermal Power Plant Project is all set to transform the energy sector of St Kitts and Nevis.
PM Drew was speaking at a radio interview with Freedom FM on Thursday, July 17 when he made this announcement. He highlighted that the Nevis Geothermal Power Plant Project is gaining a lot of attention from international organizations.
So far, Caribbean Development Bank, Saudi Fund for Development, K&K Group from UAE have expressed interest. All these international partners have shown interest in supporting and funding the project.
The K&K Group will be providing the technical support for the project. The Geothermal Power Plant Project will take the energy production capacity of the country further.
The officials have shared that after the completion of the Geothermal Powerplant Project, the electricity production capacity of the country will be increased to 50 to 60 megawatts.
Dr Drew asserted that this number is more than enough to satisfy the energy needs of St Kitts and Nevis. Further, the energy excess will also position St Kitts and Nevis as a potential exporter of clean energy.
The Prime Minister said that the Nevis Geothermal Powerplant project is a massive step in attaining the Sustainable Island State Agenda. The officials have shared that they are looking into ways to transition into a Sustainable Island state Agenda.
The Nevis Geothermal Power Plant will serve as the perfect opportunity for the nation to become self sufficient when it comes to their energy needs.
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