The Dominica Geothermal Development Company Ltd. (DGDC) is developing a geothermal power plant in the community of Laudat in the Roseau Valley, utilising what is referred to as the “Wotten Waven” geothermal reservoir.

The net capacity of the power plant is 10 MWe utilizing Organic Rankine Cycle technology which is an environmentally friendly, closed-loop system.

This technology requires geothermal fluids pass heat to an organic working fluid which boils, and the organic vapour then drives a turbine connected to a generator.

This component of the project involves the construction and operation of the well pad, the drilling of a geothermal reinjection well, and the construction and operation of a reinjection pipeline and road access.

The following outlines the potential impacts resulting from environmental observations, literature review and consultations held with stakeholders.