Prime Minister Andrew Holness (second left) and  Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr Andrew Wheatley (left), listen to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Fortress Energy, Wes Edens (third left), during a tour of the new LNG Terminal at the Montego Bay port on November 11. Others (from fourth left) are: Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr Vin Lawrence, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Kelly Tomblin. (Photo: JIS)

ST JAMES, Jamaica (JIS) – Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr Andrew Wheatley, says the acquisition of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as part of  the energy option is a significant boost to the country’s diversification efforts and economic endeavours.

Addressing stakeholders and business leaders at the commissioning of LNG at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Bogue power plant in St James on November 11, Dr Wheatley said this comes at an opportune time when the country is continuing the pursuit of alternative fuel sources and creating the architecture for a sustainable energy future.

“The country is now seeing tremendous accomplishments in our energy endeavours. We have the largest wind and solar installations in the English speaking Caribbean. As energy minister, it is my vision for this sector to have a fit for purpose energy architecture that can be the cornerstone of a production platform for delivering the economic growth required by our people and country,” the minister said.

The Government’s drive to bring cheaper and cleaner energy to the people of Jamaica has been advanced with the arrival of LNG for the JPS power plant in Bogue, St James nearly two weeks ago. Supplied by American investor and JPS’ LNG partner, New Fortress Energy, the shipment arrived at the port of Montego Bay aboard the feeder ship, Anthony Veeder.

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