Energy Program Highlights

  • Improving Mining Governance in Indonesia

    Photo of Kawah Ijen Volcano with Sulfur Mining in Indonesia
    Photo of Kawah Ijen Volcano with Sulfur Mining in Indonesia (cc)

    Improving Mining Governance in Indonesia

    DOI-ITAP advised Indonesia's Ministry of Mines on strategic decentralization of government roles and responsibilities for mining activities.

    Primary Partner: USAID/Indonesia

  • Supporting Offshore Oil and Gas in Mexico

    Oil Rig in the Middle of Body of Water
    An image of an off-shore oil rig. (cc)

    Supporting Offshore Oil and Gas in Mexico

    DOI-ITAP worked with the Government of Mexico to improve its offshore oil and gas governance, making extraction activities safer for both people and wildlife.

    Primary Partner: State Department/Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR)

  • Developing Oil Spill Response Plans

    Oil Spill Clean-Up
    A team responding to a recent oil spill in Lebanon. (USAID)

    Developing Oil Spill Response Plans

    DOI-ITAP helped develop oil spill response plans in Guyana, Colombia, Mexico, Liberia, Seychelles, and Sri Lanka.

    Primary Partner: State Department/ENR

  • Installing Clean Energy Systems

    Wind Turbines Installed by DOI-ITAP
    A renewable energy system deployed by DOI-ITAP technical experts. (DOI-ITAP)

    Installing Clean Energy Systems

    DOI-ITAP installed clean energy technology (e.g., photovoltaic, solar water heaters, and wind turbine systems) in protected areas in Jamaica and Panama. The project reduced energy consumption by up to 95%. One off-grid site in Panama now generates 100% of energy needs.

    Primary Partner: State Department/Western Hemisphere Affairs

  • Photo of Kawah Ijen Volcano with Sulfur Mining in Indonesia
  • Oil Rig in the Middle of Body of Water
  • Oil Spill Clean-Up
  • Wind Turbines Installed by DOI-ITAP