The construction of a seven-megawatt power plant is still on the cards for the Government of Dominica.
Earlier this month, representatives of the World Bank were on island to assess the damage done to the plant by Hurricane Maria and to strategize the way forward for the project. Part of that World Bank delegation, Chairman of the Geothermal Negotiating Team, His Excellency Dr Vince Henderson revealed that the Geothermal Development Programme is progressing satisfactorily despite the impact of the hurricane.
Work on the plant should commence by the end of this year into early 2019 he said and should be completed by the 2020.
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From the Global Geothermal News archives:
- Monday, March 12, 2018 - Commonwealth of Dominica: More Funding for 7 MW Geothermal Power Project
- Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - Commonwealth of Dominica: Progress on Geothermal Power Project
- Thursday, January 4, 2018 - Commonwealth of Dominica: European Union Provides Funds for Geothermal Energy Development