The final workshop of the Vanuatu National Electrification Master Plan (NEMP) has been a success, with around 40 people attending the event in person from Port Vila, and over 20 people connecting virtually to a full morning dedicated to the country's electrification needs.
Oil prices were dropping on Friday morning as traders returned to focus on demand concerns in the light of no immediate escalation in the Middle East following Iran's assassination of Hamas' political leader.
The Department of Energy is informing the public and users of diesel fuel of an increase in the diesel price applicable on Tuesday 19th September 18, 2023.The price of diesel will go up from 179 VT/L to 186 VT/L. This is an increase of + 7VT/L.This price changes follows the market price benchmarks by the Means of Platts Singapore.
PORT VILA, 14th August 2023. Under Article 6 of the Port Vila Concession contract between the Government of Vanuatu and Unelco Engie, the Honorable Minister of Climate Change, Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, representing the Government of Vanuatu, endorsed the use of the Article 6 Funds for the electricity grid extensions to electrify unserved areas and/or communities within the Concession jurisdiction or boundary.
PORT VILA, 17th July 2023.Vanuatu has signed its first carbon credit market through an Authorization Statement with the Swiss Government on the 8th of May, 2023.
This first signed authorization statement is for the Electrification of Vanuatu’s Inhabited Islands Through Solar Power Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMO) program will be implemented by the National Green Energy Fund (NGEF). The program is focused on renewable energy specifically on Solar electrification.