SVG Participates in Geothermal Energy Study Visit Focused on Energy Security and Cost Reduction 

By S.Browne. Updated 2:25 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

St. Vincent and the Grenadines participated in a geothermal energy study visit focused on energy security and cost reduction, held in Portugal and Spain from April 14–22, 2026.

The high-level delegation included Minister of Health, Wellness, Environmental Health and Energy Daniel Cummings, and Energy Unit Director Lance Peters.

The mission, supported by the European Union under its Global Gateway programme and implemented by FIAP, brought together OECS member states and regional energy institutions to advance geothermal development, energy security and climate resilience across the Caribbean.

Delegates engaged in technical exchanges and site visits in the Azores and Gran Canaria, examining geothermal operations and frameworks for financing, regulation, and grid integration in small island systems. The programme included high-level meetings with Portuguese energy authorities and participation in the Global Sustainable Islands Summit and Geothermal Forum.

Key takeaways highlighted geothermal energy as a viable, reliable solution for reducing electricity costs and strengthening resilience, with early investment, risk mitigation, and strong regulatory frameworks identified as critical to success.

The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines says it remains committed to advancing renewable energy development and exploring geothermal opportunities as part of its broader strategy to achieve energy security, affordability, and environmental sustainability.

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This information was sourced from a press release sent to us by the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environmental Health, and Energy.