While in 2000, 88% of energy generated in the country was petroleum-based, 9% hydroelectric and 3% coal-fired, today, the country has the most diversified energy matrix in the Caribbean and Central American region.
35% of energy generated in the Dominican Republic is fueled by natural gas, according to a January-December 2017 report presented by the Dominican Association of Electrical Industry (ADIE). Thus, 34% (29.5% fuel #6 and 4.1% fuel #2) was generated with petroleum-based products. 13.86% was coal-fired. Hydroelectric power stations generated 14.24%, 2.47% was from wind sources, 0.31% solar and 0.90% biomass.
Now, even big industries are turning to natural gas. Recently Barrick Pueblo Viejo announced reaching an agreement with AES Andrés in southern Santo Domingo for the supply of the fuel.
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ADIE
24 May 2018
