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Institute (PPI) and the execution of schools’ projects, and participation at local and
regional events.
Energy/Renewable Energy Alternatives
116.
The development of infrastructure in the form of industrial estates and port facilities will
continue as the potential for growth is recognised by shifting the reliance on mostly upstream
and midstream activities to more productive and efficient downstream activities in the energy
sector. The National Energy Corporation (NEC) will continue its mandate of development,
construction, operation and management of industrial estates, ports and marine infrastructure to
diversify the economy and attract foreign direct investments to enhance value added capacity in
the oil and gas sector. NEC will invest in some key projects over the medium term, which will
include:
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continued development of the Galeota Port and Facilities Phases I and II over
eighteen months at a cost of $553 million
•
design and expansion of Brighton Port at a cost of $485 million
•
design and commencement of modification of Savonetta Pier V berth 2 at a cost of
$136 million within three years
•
completion of drainage infrastructure works at Union Industrial Estate and
construction of the Administrative Facilities at a cost of $75 million
•
design and commencement of infrastructure works at Point Lisas South and East
Industrial Site at a cost of $108 million and the Point Lisas North Industrial Site at a
cost of $75 million
117.
Initiatives by the Government to create a sustainable environment where energy
resources are effectively conserved will continue through its Renewable Energy and Energy
Efficiency Initiatives Programme. This will continue to focus on the development of green
designs and technologies and build upon pilot projects utilising solar power water heating and
photo voltaic exterior lighting to help develop energy security for the country in the long run.
These initiatives costing $57 million will include:
•
installation of photo voltaic exterior security lighting at selected Community
Centres
•
teaching of the technology associated with solar power water heating and photo
voltaic exterior lighting at selected secondary schools
•
conducting of Outreach and Awareness Campaign about the energy sector,
renewable energy and energy efficiency
•
conducting of an analysis of the Waste to Energy Potential in the country
•
conducting of a Needs Assessment Study for the Establishment of a Regional
Renewable Energy Research Centre
