Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – The Dominican Republic is steadily advancing its commitment to a sustainable energy transition, with natural gas emerging as a key pillar in this transformation. As the country seeks to reduce its dependence on more polluting fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, natural gas is positioning itself as a cleaner and more efficient alternative to secure the national energy supply.

In recent years, the Dominican government, in collaboration with the private sector, has made significant investments in natural gas infrastructure. These investments include the expansion of regasification terminals, the construction of new natural gas-fired power plants, and the modernization of the distribution network to ensure broader and more reliable access to this resource.

The development of the natural gas industry is not only contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions but is also generating new economic opportunities. The creation of jobs in the construction and operation of gas-related infrastructure, as well as the increased competitiveness of local industries due to a more stable and cost-effective energy supply, are just some of the benefits derived from this strategic commitment.

The government has emphasized that although natural gas is a transitional fuel, its use is crucial to achieving decarbonization goals set for the coming decades. In this context, the Dominican Republic is also increasing its efforts to adopt renewable energy, with ambitious plans to increase the participation of sources such as solar and wind in the country’s energy mix.