Grenada:

Results of Geothermal Study Presented (Caribbean News Now!)

Results indicate presence of a considerable (4-8km2), high-temperature resource (200°C to 290°C)

The ministry of finance and energy was on Thursday due to present the findings from the geology, geophysics and geochemistry surveys (3Gs surveys) that were undertaken in Grenada earlier this year with the assistance of the government of New Zealand.

A New Zealand company, Jacobs New Zealand Ltd, was contracted by the government of New Zealand to execute the terms of reference of the contract. Alastair Brooks, the Caribbean geothermal advisor and Jacobs’ representative, is the head of this initiative and provided overall direction for the studies.

The Grenada survey comprised of three main focus areas namely: geological survey; geochemical survey; and geophysical survey. The investigation was completed to a high standard, typical of the international geothermal industry practice for a pre-drilling surface exploration program.

The results indicate the presence of a considerable (4 – 8km2), high-temperature resource (200°C to 290°C) located north of Mount Saint Catherine.

Thursday’s discussions were also set out a road map for the development of Grenada’s geothermal potential.

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