NASSAU, Bahamas — A Cabinet minister has reviewed a Bahamian start-up’s proposal to create up to 250 jobs through an Abaco-based biomass plant that will generate 24 megawatts (MW) of energy.
Michael Pintard, newly-appointed minister of agriculture and marine resources, met with officials from Dunlap Petroleum, which says its proposed elephant grass-fuelled Spring City plant can be ready within 24 months of cabinet approval.
The project has been on the drawing board for five years, with its farming and green energy benefits attracting the attention of Bahamas Power & Light (BPL). Abaco is also home to The Bahamas’ only sod and turf farm, 5 Star Farms. A major part of the Ministry’s short term goals is to spark activity in non-food agricultural production throughout the country. http://www.tribune242.com/news/2018/aug/27/minister-reviews-250-job-biomass-plant-proposal/?news
