The St. Kitts and Nevis geothermal power project is inching forwards as some of the industry’s top names compete to take part in drilling work, which is set to commence next year.
The 30-megawatt geothermal plant, once operational, is expected to provide baseload renewable energy for both Nevis and St. Kitts, delivering cleaner, more affordable electricity and advancing the Federation’s goal of true energy independence.
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Commission (OECS) confirmed recently another major milestone in the journey with the official opening of bids for the production drilling phase.
A total of five bids from internationally recognised firms were received for the initiative on Nevis, including from some well-known industry players.
The five companies that submitted bids are:
Iceland Drilling Company (Iceland)
Marriott Drilling (UK)
Consortium Drilling (UK)
Ormat Technologies Inc. (USA)
IPS-USA (USA)
Drilling to produce geothermal energy to drive an electric turbine at Hamilton Estate is expected to begin in early 2026 following the awarding of the contract to the successful bidder, the OECS reported.
The strategic energy project has received international funding from a variety of lenders and donors including the Caribbean Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Saudi Fund for Development, reflecting its significance for the country and the whole region.
St. Kitts and Nevis will become the third OECS member state to develop a geothermal power plant, following Dominica’s planned inauguration of a 10-megawatt plant in the Roseau Valley at Christmas 2025.
Guadeloupe has been producing about 5% of its electricity from geothermal sources since 1986.