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Which company is Belize's premier energy company?

Belize Natural Energy (BNE) is Belize's premier energy company. As the leader in the responsible exploration, production, and marketing of oil and gas in Belize, BNE's operations span the full range of oil and gas activities: from drilling and geology to gas processing and branding.

Where does Belize Natural Energy ship oil?

Belize Natural Energy has shipped oil to customers in Costa Rica, Panama, and the US Gulf Coast. In 2007, BNE started the implementation of a gas processing plant with the objective of reducing flaring by processing associated gas into usable products that benefit the company and the people of Belize.

Where does the energy in Belize come from?

Almost half the energy in Belize comes from hydroelectric power and biomass. BEL purchases 71.5% of its electricity from five domestic independent power producers (IPPs) which produce much of the remaining energy—about 55.6%—of all the electrical needs of the country, and about 40% from a Mexican government-owned electric utility.

Does Belize have electricity?

Belize is only partially reliant on imported fossil fuels, leaving it less vulnerable to global oil price fluctuations that directly impact the cost of electricity compared with other islands and territories in the Caribbean. 80% by 2020 95% by 2030 Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) distributes electricity throughout the country.

How can Belize achieve a low-carbon community by 2033?

This strategy estab-lishes a framework for transitioning Belize’s energy sector and recommends programs and action plans for achieving a low-carbon community by 2033 through improved energy eficiency and conservation measures as well as increased development of the country’s renewable energy resources.

Does the University of Belize have a solar system?

The University of Belize has a solar photovoltaic (PV) system that supplies 0.1% of the country’s electricity supply. Biomass supplies 8.9% of the country’s needs, but demand currently exceeds supply of biomass. In 2014, the PUC issued a request for proposals for 60 MW of baseload generating capacity and 15 MW of solar or wind generating capacity.