Dominica to undertake study for green ammonia production using geothermal energy

Source:ThinkGeoEnergy – Geothermal Energy News
Original URL:https://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/dominica-to-undertake-study-for-green-ammonia-production-using-geothermal-energy/

The Government of Dominica, through the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Climate Resilience, and Social Security, has engaged Kenesjay Green Ltd. (KGL) to undertake a pre-feasibility study for the production of green ammonia using geothermal energy.

This follows up on a Framework Agreement for a large-scale green hydrogen production facility signed by the Government of Dominica last year as part of a planned Green Eco-Industrial Park. KGL, through subsidiary Kenesjay Green Dominica Limited, was also part of this Framework Agreement along with the Dominica Geothermal Development Company (DGDC).

KGL’s responsibilities for this pre-feasibility study will involve technical and regulatory evaluations with regards to infrastructure, land use, and environmental impacts of a proposed green ammonia production facility. The company will also evaluate potential markets for green ammonia across local, regional, and international scopes.

KGL is a developer of green energy projects based in Trinidad and Tobago. This partnership recognizes the expertise and leadership of Trinidad and Tobago as a major producer of ammonia. The joint initiative also sets an example for regional cooperation working towards building a low-carbon economy in the Caribbean region.

Dominica is currently in the process of developing its first geothermal power project in Laudat. The production and reinjection wells had already been drilled and tested by the Government in a process that started more than ten years ago. In late 2023, Ormat signed a contract with the Government of Dominica and the Dominica Electricity Services (DOMLEC) to finance the construction of, operate, and maintain the 10-MW geothermal power plant in Laudat.

Source: Dominica News Online