ALTERNA ENERGY – GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS

FAQS about Alterna energy Cook Islands

Who imports the fuel in Cook Islands?

85% of the country's fuel and all of its jet fuel is imported by Pacific Energy. The Energy Act 1998 established an Energy Division within the Ministry of Works, Energy and Physical Planning (now Infrastructure Cook Islands) responsible for energy policy and electricity inspections.

Will the Cook Islands use renewable electricity?

The Cook Islands will be careful in its selection of renewable electricity options and will not entertain unproven or non-commercial technologies. The attached Summary Table provides some indicative and preliminary information on the types and costs of the renewable electricity technologies we are considering.

How will new energy technologies affect the Cook Islands?

In future, new energy technologies such as marine energy may offer new opportunities for the Cook Islands to generate electricity from other renewable sources. Developments in energy storage or in energy efficiency may also further reduce the Cook Islands’ reliance on diesel. The Cook Islands prefers to use proven and economic energy technologies.

How much energy does the Cook Islands use?

The Cook Islands is a net importer of energy, in the form of petroleum products. Total energy consumption was 1,677,278,000 BTU (1.77 TJ) in 2017, of which 811,000,000 (0.86 TJ) was in the form of oil. In 2012 47% of imported oil was used in the transport sector, 30% in aviation, and 27% for electricity generation.

What changes will the Cook Islands make?

The changes will include management of power utilities, environmentally friendly and cost effective renewable electricity sources, and energy efficient strategies. The Cook Islands will be careful in its selection of renewable electricity options and will not entertain unproven or non-commercial technologies.

Can a partner help the Cook Islands achieve its targets?

The Cook Islands is looking for partners who can help achieve its targets through funding the conversion of one or more of the islands from diesel generation to renewable energy. We acknowledge the support we have already received from our partners.

FAQS about Energy global company Bolivia

What is Bolivia's energy mix?

Bolivia's overall energy mix is dominated by fossil fuels, with natural gas (50%) and petroleum products (31%) supplying most of the country's energy in 2020. In 2021, Bolivia's national electricity agency ENDE announced its intention to generate up to 80% of the country's power from renewable sources by 2025.

What is the energy sector in Bolivia?

The Bolivian energy sector, which is almost completely nationalized, is headed by the MHE (Ministerio de Hidrocarburos del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia) whose mission, according to their website, is to create policies that promote the integrated development of the energy sector in a manner that is equitable and in harmony with Mother Earth.

Who regulates the energy industry in Bolivia?

The AJAM (Autoridad Jurisdiccional Administrativa Minera) is responsible for permitting and exploration licenses. The main regulatory bodies in Bolivia are: AE (Authority of Fiscalization and Social Control of Energy), the Vice Ministry of Electricity and Alternative Energy, and the Vice Ministry of High Energy Technologies.

How much gas does Bolivia produce a day?

In the hydrocarbons sector, Bolivia currently produces an average of 36 million cubic meters of gas per day (M Mm3/day), using 12 Mm3/day for domestic consumption, while exporting 15.0 Mm3/day to Brazil and 8 Mm3/day to Argentina. Hydrocarbons accounted for approximately 22 percent of Bolivia’s exports, or $2.9 billion, in 2022.

Will Brazil buy Bolivian gas?

Bolivia's long-standing contract to supply Brazil with natural gas expired in December 2019, and Brazil's state-owned petroleum company Petrobras has since reduced its commitment to buy Bolivian gas, though private customers in southern Brazil have express interest in taking up the slack.