Acquisition Of LNG Significant – Energy Minister
By: , November 13, 2016The Key Point:
Photo: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness second left) and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley left), listen to Chief Executive Officer CEO) of New Fortress Energy, Wes Edens third left) , during a tour of the new US$175 million liquefied natural gas LNG) Terminal at the Montego Bay port on November 11. Others from fourth left) are Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team ESET), Dr. Vin Lawrence, and Chief Executive Officer CEO) of the Jamaica Public Service JPS), Kelly Tomblin.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), listen to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Fortress Energy, Wes Edens (third left) , during a tour of the new US$175 million liquefied natural gas (LNG) Terminal at the Montego Bay port on November 11. Others (from fourth left) are: Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr. Vin Lawrence, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Kelly Tomblin.The Facts
- Addressing stakeholders and business leaders at the commissioning of LNG at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Bogue power plant in St. James on November 11, Dr. Wheatley said this comes at an opportune time when the country is continuing the pursuit of alternative fuel sources and creating the architecture for a sustainable energy future.
- The Government’s drive to bring cheaper and cleaner energy to the people of Jamaica has been advanced with the arrival of LNG for the JPS power plant in Bogue, St. James nearly two weeks ago. Supplied by American investor and JPS’ LNG partner, New Fortress Energy, the shipment arrived at the port of Montego Bay aboard the feeder ship, Anthony Veeder.
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the acquisition of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as part of the energy option is a significant boost to the country’s diversification efforts and economic endeavours.
Addressing stakeholders and business leaders at the commissioning of LNG at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Bogue power plant in St. James on November 11, Dr. Wheatley said this comes at an opportune time when the country is continuing the pursuit of alternative fuel sources and creating the architecture for a sustainable energy future.
“The country is now seeing tremendous accomplishments in our energy endeavours. We have the largest wind and solar installations in the English speaking Caribbean. As Energy Minister, it is my vision for this sector to have a fit for purpose energy architecture that can be the cornerstone of a production platform for delivering the economic growth required by our people and country,” the Minister said.
The Government’s drive to bring cheaper and cleaner energy to the people of Jamaica has been advanced with the arrival of LNG for the JPS power plant in Bogue, St. James nearly two weeks ago. Supplied by American investor and JPS’ LNG partner, New Fortress Energy, the shipment arrived at the port of Montego Bay aboard the feeder ship, Anthony Veeder.
Dr. Wheatley pointed to the recognition by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of Jamaica having the “best government infrastructure strategy in the Caribbean,” a testament to “our ongoing efforts to diversify our energy sources.”
The Minister said that by the end of 2017, the country would meet its target of 15 per cent renewable energy.
“Energy affects every facet of our lives. So, as we pursue a diversified energy strategy we recognize the need for energy generation from as many sources as possible, as well as the need for greater security in Jamaica’s energy future,” he said.
The Minister argued that the energy policy and plans will enable the creation of a competitive energy market, the modernization of the nation’s power generation, and the diversification of energy sources with a strong emphasis on renewables.
“We intend to pursue further negotiations to make Jamaica a hub for the purchase and redistribution of LNG in the region,” he noted.