Dominica PM provides update on construction of Laudat geothermal power plant
Aerial view of ongoing construction work at the Dominica geothermal power project (source: PM Roosevelt Skerrit)
Carlo Cariaga
27 Feb 2025
An update by PM Roosevelt Skerrit show construction work is progressing for the Dominica geothermal power plant, targeting completion by the end of 2025.
In his official Facebook page, Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit provided some updates on the current working being done for the 10-MW geothermal power plant in Laudat in the Roseau Valley.
Construction of the power plant is currently ongoing, following up on site preparation that was reported in late 2024. Aerial photos of the construction site show that there is progress in the construction of the condensers. Other photos also show components of the Ormat Energy Converters on site.
According to the Prime Minister, the target is to complete the construction of the power plant December 2025.
Plans for a geothermal power plant in Dominica had already been announced as far back as 2009, with initial drilling completed by 2012. The project has since gone through years of funding applications and planned partnerships before signing a deal with Ormat to finance, construct, operate, and maintain the power plant.
Source: Roosevelt Skerrit via Facebook
