Dr. Terrance Drew - Prime Minisrter of St. Kitts and Nevis 

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Commission has announced another major milestone in the region’s sustainable energy journey: the official opening of bids for the production drilling phase for the St. Kitts and Nevis geothermal power project. 

A total of five bids from internationally recognised firms were received for the initiative on Nevis, a cornerstone of the Federation’s Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA), which marks a significant step towards energy sovereignty, resilience, and a cleaner future for an OECS Member State. 

The five companies that submitted bids are Iceland Drilling Company from Iceland, Marriott Drilling and Consortium Drilling of the United Kingdom, and Ormat Technologies Inc. and IPS-USA from the United States.


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.


Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, confirmed in his national address, delivered late on Monday, July 7:  “With US $37 million [approximately EC $100 million] already secured through the Caribbean Development Bank, the Inter- American Development Bank, and the Saudi Fund for Development, we expect drilling to commence in early 2026.”


A 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. 

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