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Dominica geothermal project to drill additional 2 wells

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Alexander Richter 29 Jul 2021

The geothermal project in Dominica, Caribbean will progress with drilling of two wells and the expected announcement of the EPC contract for the 10 MW plant by September 2021.

In a statement this week, Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica, provided an update on the geothermal power project on the Caribbean island state.

The geothermal project in the Roseau Valley will see the drilling of two additional wells, with financial and technical support of the World Bank. The Dominica government concluded five procurements valued at US$ 13 million for the drilling.

“This includes the civil works for access roads and well pads, for which a contract of $ 9 million was awarded to ACE Engineering Ltd., in May 2021,” the Prime Minister explained. “We are also at an advanced stage for the selection of an Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor, to build the 10 MW plant.”

He said the government expects to conclude negotiations by the end of September, and soon thereafter, to issue a notice to proceed with construction of the power plant.

“Construction time is expected to be 18 months from issuing the notice to proceed,” he revealed.

Higher voltage transmission lines are required to connect the plant to main load centres.

Source: Dominica News Online