Jamaica Government Committed to LNG Project
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell, has reiterated the Government’s intention to continue the LNG project started under the previous administration. Under the project, LNG will be supplied to the government and construction of an LNG Floating Storage and Re-gasification Terminal will be undertaken.
Addressing a recent energy forum put on by the American Chamber of Commerce, (AMCHAM), the Minister said the work of the Steering Committee would continue and that talks are being held with potential bidders who are now working to complete the process. Emphasising that every effort is being made to complete the project by 2014.
Mr. Paulwell said the Government is committed to reducing the country’s energy cost and to pursue more renewable sources of...