Where does American Samoa get fuel?

Fuel for American Samoa comes from Singapore with Busan, South Korea as an alternate provider if needed. In the case of fuel disruption, Pacific Energy prioritizes serving ASPA to ensure power and water treatment services are not interrupted (Pacific Energy representative, personal communication, August 9, 2023).

Does American Samoa have energy issues?

Although energy burdens pose a real challenge in American Samoa, the territory is working to advance energy justice. For example, the Territorial Energy Office provides home energy efficiency programs to help reduce energy costs for low-income households.

What is a Gro in Samoa?

According to the American Samoa Governor’s Office (2023a), the purpose of the GRO is to coordinate a holistic and comprehensive approach to the territory’s future planning and development initiatives.

What is the American Samoa shipyard Services Authority?

The American Samoa Shipyard Services Authority is a key player in American Samoa’s energy sector. Shipyard facilities support local shipping and fishing fleets and provide critical services to ASPA tanks and port infrastructure.

Who makes up the American Samoa petroleum cooperative board of directors?

The American Samoa Petroleum Cooperative Board of Directors is made up of the chairman (a representative of the terminal operator), a governor appointee, a representative for major users (appointed by the chairman and the governor appointee), and one additional member appointed for each of American Samoa’s two fuel suppliers (ODAPM 2024).

How much does electricity cost in Samoa?

Average U.S. and American Samoa Electricity Prices (2022) ASPA rates are down slightly as of January 2024—approximately $0.41/kWh for residential and commercial customers and $0.38/kWh for industrial customers. ASPA’s total energy rates include a renewable energy flat rate charged at $0.002/kWh across all service types (ASPA 2024).