Last Updated on February 8, 2025, 12:23 PM AST by Anthony Morris
Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew made an official announcement that the government of St Kitts and Nevis has secured full funding required to initiate the nation’s first geothermal project, during the Roundtable discussion on February 6th, 2025.
PM Drew said that drilling for the first five wells under the geothermal project will begin soon, leading to a new era of renewable energy dominance for the twin – island nation.
He said, “We have now secured the financing necessary to launch the geothermal project.”
PM Drew further added that the geothermal energy will provide reliable, low cost energy, boost economic growth, and position St Kitts and Nevis as a leader in clean energy across the region.
PM Drew also met the Premier of Nevis for a brief meeting, as both the leaders agreed on a cooperative approach to ensure equal benefits from the resource to both Kittitians and Nevisians, alike.
The Geothermal Project
The geothermal project is in line with the government’s continuous efforts to increase the use of renewable energy.
PM Drew said that they have already committed to 50 megawatt of solar energy as they encourage the use of renewable energy and have raised enough money to start geothermal.
Vision of Prime Minister Drew
PM Dr Terrance Drew talked about his vision to transform the twin island nation into a Sustainable Island State, during the Roundtable. He said that with geothermal, atleast 400 megawatts of energy will be generated, and while the nation makes use of only 50 megawatts, around 350 megawatts of energy will remain to be used for several other things.
Premier Mark Brantley also expressed his joy and excitement and said that the project is expected to move forward positively in 2025 to allow Nevis to realize the potential of geothermal that will benefit all the people of St Kitts and Nevis.
He also appreciated and thanked PM Dr Terrance Drew for his continuous efforts and support in making the country generate its own energy.
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