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TERMS OF REFERENCE For Hydropower Feasibility Studies for Five (5) Selected Sites in Jamaica 1 BACKGROUND The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD, the World Bank) has committed support through the Jamaica’s Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement (ESEE) Project (“The Project”) (P112780) to: Increase energy efficiency and security, Contribute to reduced energy costs, and Improve economic competitiveness. The ESEE Project shall support the implementation of the National Energy Policy by: a. Promoting private sector investment in the energy sector through updating the regulatory framework, preparing investment decisions; b. Increasing the contribution of renewable energies in electricity generation; c. Improving energy efficiency in key areas; d. Effecting diversification through the development of the gas strategy; and e. Strengthening institutions and capacities in energy policy and strategy formulation, investment planning and the implementation of sector regulations. The Jamaica Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project shall support the completion of feasibility studies for small scale hydropower projects initially at five (5) river sites islandwide. 2 COUNTRY BACKGROUND 2.1 THE IMPLEMENTING AGENCY The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) is the implementing agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mining (MEM) that is charged with the responsibility of managing the country’s energy needs. Jamaica’s National Energy Policy (2009-2030) was adopted in November 2009 to support Jamaica’s Long Term National Development Plan “Vision 4
2030”. The National Energy Policy (2009 – 2030) promotes “(vi) an energy sector that is environmentally sustainable, with significantly increased use of economically viable renewable energy sources, while fully protecting the environment, as well as (viii) the responsible and efficient use of this vital commodity”. Jamaica’s National Energy Policy (2009 – 2030) has established a goal of 12.5% renewable energy by 2015. The MEM is the focal point for the breakthrough of renewable energies, with primary responsibility for policies, and regulations that will impact Government of Jamaica (GoJ) Ministries and Agencies. The PCJ is a statutory body created by the Petroleum Act of 1979. The Act was further amended in 2005 based on the Extension of Function Order. The Petroleum Act gives the PCJ the “exclusive rights to: (a) Develop and manage petroleum resources either alone or in association with third party contractors; (b) Enter into agreement and arrangements (such as production sharing agreements) with contractors to undertake the exploration, development and management of petroleum resources; (c) Either alone or in association with contractors, to acquire, construct and operate refining or processing facilities, marketing facilities, pipeline facilities, tankers, trucks and other facilities for storage or distribution of petroleum or petroleum products; and (d) Either alone or in association with contractors, to sell and otherwise deal in petroleum and petroleum products.” The Extension of Functions Order provides the PCJ with “the exclusive right to explore and develop in addition to petroleum, all renewable and other energy resources existing in Jamaica.” The PCJ established the Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy (CERE) in November 2006 to ensure the diversification of Jamaica’s energy mix by securing renewable energy investments. 5
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