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The Government of Grenada is making significant strides in its transition to sustainable energy with the advancement of its flagship Geothermal Energy Development Project, which has now entered the critical exploration drilling phase. The long-term objective is to generate up to 15 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable baseload power, delivering reliable electricity to the national grid while reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. Building on comprehensive surface-based geoscientific investigations conducted in 2015, the next major milestone is scheduled for 2026 with the drilling of 2 exploratory wells: one at Plaisance, St John, and another at Tricolar, St Patrick.
These exploratory activities are essential to confirm the commercial viability of the geothermal resource. While surface studies provide initial insights, only drilling can determine key subsurface characteristics such as temperature, pressure, and fluid flow, required to support a utility-scale geothermal power plant. If the findings confirm a viable geothermal resource, the most promising site will be selected for further development.
This will include: The potential national benefits of a 15 MW geothermal plant are transformative. If operational today, it would: The project is currently supported by a coalition of international partners through grant financing and technical assistance. These include: Community engagement, environmental stewardship, and transparency remain at the heart of the project’s implementation.
As Grenada continues to chart a low-carbon, climate-resilient development path, the geothermal project stands as a cornerstone of national efforts to achieve long-term energy independence and sustainability. Source: GIS FB.
