Grenada plans geothermal exploration drilling by 2026
Grenada, Caribbean (source: flickr/ Tony Hisgett, creative commons)
Carlo Cariaga
28 Apr 2025
The Government of Grenada has announced plans to drill two geothermal exploration wells by 2026 with the long-term goal of developing a 15-MW power plant.
The Government of Grenada is resolute in moving forward with a planned geothermal energy development project, with exploration drilling now planned for 2026. The goal would be to drill two exploratory wells with on at Plaisance, St. John and another at Tricolar, St. Patrick.
The selection of drilling sites was based on the comprehensive surface-based geoscientific investigations done in 2015. Exploration drilling will provide further information to confirm the commercial viability of the inferred geothermal resource. If the findings confirm a viable geothermal resource, the most promising site will be selected for further development. Anticipated activities include:
- Engaging a qualified geothermal developer
- Drilling production and reinjection wells
- Designing and constructing the steam field and geothermal power plant
- Developing the transmission infrastructure necessary to integrate this renewable energy into the national grid.
The long-term goal for this initiative is to develop a 15-MW geothermal power facility that will supply up to 44% of Grenada’s current electricity needs, thus effectively powering all households. This will offset more than 5.5 million gallons of diesel imports annually, enhancing national energy security and avoiding more than 25 million tonnes of CO2 emissions over 25 years.
The Grenada geothermal project has received support from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and the Government of New Zealand through the Aotearoa New Zealand Caribbean Facility for Renewable Energy (FRENZ).
Source: Government Information Service of Grenada (GIS) via Facebook
