Jamaica inty power

Who is Jamaica Energy Partners?

Jamaica Energy Partners is an Independent Power Provider that began commercial operations in October 1995. It owns the Doctor Bird Power Plant, which encompasses the company’s production facilities and is located at Old Harbour Bay, in the parish of St. Catherine.

Who is the largest independent power producer in Jamaica?

Jamaica Energy Partners is the largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Jamaica with a combined output of 250MW. Our operations include 124MW power barges Doctor Bird I and Doctor Bird II in Old Harbour Bay, a 65.5MW heavy fuel oil power plant in West Kingston, and 60MW slow-speed twin diesel generators in East Kingston.

Who purchases electricity in Jamaica?

JPS purchases approximately 297 MW of electricity from Independent Power Producers (IPPs) such as Jamaica Energy Partners (JEP), Jamaica Private Power Company (JPPC), Jamalco, and Wigton Wind Farm.

Where is Jamaica Private Power Company located?

Jamaica Private Power Company Ltd. is located at Old Harbour Bay, in the parish of St. Catherine. This Plant encompasses the company’s production facilities. As of October 30, 2007, Jamaica Private Power Co. Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Inkia Energy Limited.

What is Jamaica's energy policy?

Jamaica's National Energy Policy, published in 2009, sets targets for renewable electricity generation, energy efficiency, and greenhouse gas emissions to be met by 2030. The policy document outlines Jamaica's comprehensive long-term energy plan.

What is Jamaica's energy source?

This page is part of Global Energy Monitor 's Latin America Energy Portal. Oil and natural gas continue to supply most of Jamaica's energy, supplemented by significantly smaller contributions from renewables. As of 2020, nearly 89% of electricity was still generated by fossil fuels.