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PETROLEUM CORPORATION OF JAMAICA
Richard McDonald
Group Operations Manager
Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica
Positive Actions
Biodiversity and Climate Change
Constance Tyson-Young
Environmental Specialist
May 22, 2007
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Jamaica’s Energy Situation
• Energy intensive economy with per capita energy
use equivalent of 10 barrels of oil annually
• Almost totally dependent on imported oil,
accounting for over 90% of its total energy use
• Exposed to oil price volatility and supply security
issues, which threaten long term economic stability
• From 1998 to 2005 petroleum import bill increased
from US$323 million to US$1.3 billion.
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Biodiversity and Climate Change
• Biodiversity is the total variety of life on earth. It
is susceptible to climate change.
• Climate change is occurring.
• In Canada we see it in disappearing Arctic Ice and
Permafrost.
• In SE Asia it is revealed by lethal storms and
floods.
• The three warmest years on record have all
occurred since 1998; 19 of the warmest 20 since
1980.
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Climate Change - Jamaica
• National inventory of greenhouse gases in
Jamaica shows that energy use caused more than
75% of emissions. This is in keeping with a
global average of 70%.
• Strategy, therefore, is to reduce the adverse
environmental impact of energy use by using
cleaner technologies and improving energy
efficiency.
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Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica
• Jamaica’s State Energy Corporation
• Established under the Petroleum Act of 1979
• To develop Jamaica's petroleum resources
• To enter all stages of the petroleum industry:
negotiation of import contracts, refinery operation and
transportation and sale of petroleum and petroleum
products
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Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica
• Committed to reducing Jamaica’s heavy
dependence on imported petroleum to
meet its energy requirements
• Mandated to develop indigenous
renewable energy resources for
Jamaica, to prevent adverse effects on
the environment and to assist the
government in realizing the goals of the
Jamaica Energy Sector Policy
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, as mandated by
the petroleum Act of 1979, will undertake the
development and promotion of Jamaica's energy
resources and will seek, where necessary, business
partners through joint ventures with the private sector.
The corporation will conduct its affairs in a manner
beneficial to Jamaica and will ensure that the
environment is protected at all times.
The Corporation will act with integrity and will strive or
excellence in all its operations.
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Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica
The PCJ is a head office for a group of companies:
• Petrojam Limited
• Petrojam Ethanol
• Petroleum Company of Jamaica Ltd. (PETCOM)
• Wigton Windfarm Limited
PCJ owns and manages 1054.5 hectare
property at Font Hill in St. Elizabeth:Beach
Park, Wild Life Sanctuary and farm
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PCJ – Biodiversity & Climate Change
PCJ manages the Jamaica Energy Policy. Major
areas:
• Electricity Sector
• Transportation Sector
• Petroleum Sector
• Renewable Energy
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation
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PCJ – Biodiversity & Climate Change
Electricity
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Improve efficiency of power generation to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse
gases
Promote energy diversification in electricity and bauxite sectors from heavy fuel oils
(HFO) and ADO (Automotive Diesel Oil) to natural gas (LNG) and clean coal in
order to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gases
Petroleum Sector
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Upgrade Petrojam Oil Refinery to ensure energy supply and security and produce
cleaner fuel
Transport Sector
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Introduce environmentally friendlier ethanol (10%) as an octane enhancer to replace
MTBE . Transform the sugar industry
Stimulate use of diesel powered engine versus gasoline to reduce fuel consumption
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PCJ – Biodiversity & Climate Change
Renewable Energy
• Develop renewable energy solutions via tax policies and institutional focus
• Install windfarm at Wigton in Manchester and planning for further
development
• Explore feasibility of developing a hydropower plant at Laughlands Great
River in St. Ann
• Explore and promote solar energy potential – water heaters, photo voltaic
and solar drying
• Explore its bio-energy potential by commissioning a feasibility study for
generating biogas from its operations at the Font Hill Forest Reserves.
Plans for construction of a 150m 3 are in progress
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23 Wind
turbines,
each
producing
900kW, were
installed at
Wigton,
Manchester,
Jamaica in
late April
2004.
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PCJ – Biodiversity & Climate Change
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
• Intensify thrust to energy efficiency and conservation through the “Use
Less Pay Less” public education campaign and through the
implementation of specific projects primarily in public hospitals and
learning institutions.
• Projects were jointly financed by (GOJ/UNDP) Public Sector Energy
Efficiency Programme, some J$21 million was expended between 2006 and
2007
• Carry-out energy audits, preventative maintenance programmes,
photovoltaic lighting, solar water heating, lighting efficiency improvement,
power factor correction and training.
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PCJ – Biodiversity & Climate Change
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Cont’d
• Five (5) major public hospitals, twelve (12) public health clinics and nine
(9) schools benefited from the programme. One private sector organization
also received direct technical assistance.
• Promote the use of compact fluorescent lamps as a significant conservation
tool.
• Give prominence to the prospects for renewables in Jamaica through intense
public education campaign: radio placements, articles and print
advertisements, seminars, energy conservation exhibitions, schools poster
and adult essay competitions, energy conservation-exposition and lectures.
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Renewable Energy Potential in
Jamaica
Source
Existing Capacity
Estimated Potential
Wind
20.7 MW
60 MW
Hydro
23.8 MW
81.7 MW
Bagasse
940,000 boe
68 MW
Bio ethanol
40 million gallons
91 million gallons
Waste-to-energy
55 MW est.
Biogas
840 – 6,300 MWh est. TBD
Solar
3 MWh est.
75 – 100 MWh
Photovoltaics
600 w est.
1.0 MW
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Clean Development Mechanism and
Wind under Kyoto
• Average data pollutant savings per kWh from wind versus conventionally
generated electricity are: 862 g CO 2 , 10g SO 2 3g NO 2 (BWEA, 1998)
• - The CO2 savings are most significant
• There is a market for trading of CO 2 avoided as a result of operating
renewable energy facilities
• WWF has been registered as a CDM project and will trade its certified
emission reductions (CERs).
• Cost : 5.5 Euros per ton of carbon dioxide saved between 2004 and December
2012 US$ 3.1 million over nine years by generating electricity from wind
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Centre of Excellence for
Renewable Energy
• Established November 2006
• Build the capacity for the development of renewable energy
and provide a forum for technology transfer and operational
management practices
• Serve as a focal point for training professionals, policy
makers, investors and the general public
• Provide clearing-house facility for business opportunities in
renewable energy
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Conclusion
Energy efficiency and conservation
combined with the use of renewable energy
can be far reaching in achieving sustainable
development.
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Thank You.