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Geothermal wells in northern St Vincent, part of the SVG Geothermal Project established in 2019, are reportedly emitting steam and gases, raising safety and environmental concerns according to Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday during his Budget address on February 9, 2026.

The project, developed with Reykjavik Geothermal, intends to extract 15 megawatts of geothermal energy from wells located on the slopes of La Soufrière volcano. The government is now considering capping these wells to mitigate risks.