terms of reference tor # mempcj201006037re - Petroleum ...

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.
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