What does eminent energy do?

Eminent Energy invests in cutting-edge renewable technologies such as solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy to facilitate the shift towards a low-carbon economy. We drive innovation, create job opportunities, and contribute to the global goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by partnering with sustainable energy solution providers worldwide.

Who is eminent?

We are a privately controlled mid-stream oil company based in Cyprus. It was established to develop an energy trading business as well as investments into energy assets. By combining trading activities and tangible assets Eminent is ideally placed to pursue opportunities in the ever-changing energy and power markets.

Does Nauru have an energy road map?

Currently Nauru is working on an Energy Road Map, including action plans for the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency sufficient to significantly lower imports of diesel fuel for electricity generation.

How can Nauru reduce its reliance on fossil fuels?

In order to achieve Nauru’s ambitious goal of reducing the country’s high reliance on imported fossil fuel by meeting 50% of its energy needs from renewable energy sources by 2015,1 the Nauru Government requested technical support from GIZ, SPC and IRENA in the development of a Nauru Energy Road Map in early 2012.

What does imported energy mean for Nauru?

Imported energy for Nauru means fossil fuel imports. Unambiguous records of the quantity of fuel imports, their timing and the specific type of fuel imported are vital to the determination of the Nauru energy balance.

How did Nauru get its electricity & water services?

Until 2005, the Nauru Phosphate Corporation provided all the island’s electricity and water services. In 2005 the Nauru Utility Authority (NUA) was formed to separate the water and electricity utilities function from the phosphate corporation. It was later decided to corporatize NUA and the Nauru Utilities Corporation (NUC) was created.