Bonaire Bon Transition B.V. (BBT) was established by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, and is now under the responsibility of the Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth. Our mission is to ensure that Bonaire has sufficient and reliable energy. Energy for living, working, housing, and enjoyment.
BBT provides Bonaire with reliable energy by ensuring the safe storage of fuels and by contributing to the transition to sustainable energy, generated by the sun or wind. By reducing dependence on a single energy source, we enhance the stability of the entire energy system.
To achieve this, BBT closely collaborates with its partnersorganizations on Bonaire, including the Public Entity Bonaire (OLB), ContourGlobal, Water and Energy Company Bonaire (WEB), and Curoil. Together we work towards an energy supply that is not only safe and reliable, but also adaptable to the island’s growth and evolving to become more sustainable and diverse.
BBT ensures safe fuel storage and contributes to the transition to sustainable energy on Bonaire.
By organizing
fuel supply
and promoting
more sustainable
energy production,
BBT provides energy
for Bonaire.
Our mission is to ensure that Bonaire has sufficient energy. This ensures the continuous generation of electricity, production of drinkable water, and transportation by land and air.
BBT ensures safe and reliable supply and storage of fuels on Bonaire. We invest in state-of-the-art storage facilities with the highest priority on safety for people, animals, and the environment.
BBT is making investments to generate renewable energy on a large scale on Bonaire. By contributing to the development, expansion and affordability of solar and wind energy, we contribute to a more sustainable and diverse energy future for Bonaire.
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The existing storage facilities on Bonaire are outdated and will soon no longer meet safety standards. This poses risks to people, animals, the environment, and indirectly to the local economy, as electricity, water supply, and transportation depend on fuels.
Fossil energy is currently a necessary component of stable energy generation. Solar or wind energy cannot provide sufficient energy at all times throughout the year or day. Additionally, fuels are still needed to refuel cars and airplanes.
BBT actively invests in the expansion of sustainable energy sources, such as solar and wind energy. BBT is a 50% owner of the solar panel park and its associated batteries, and is preparing to renew and expand the windmill park. Through these investments, we contribute to reducing the dependence on fossil energy.
After extensive research and consultation with local authorities, the location south of the airport was chosen for the new terminal. The existing pier can be used for tank supply, eliminating the need for construction in the sea. This location also minimizes fuel transport on public roads, as a part of the storage is designated for aircraft refueling. The new terminal will replace the existing storage tanks of BOPEC, the airport, and Curoil (in Hato). Centralization promotes safety, efficiency, and cost control.
The new terminal will consist of eight tanks of approximately 1000 m3 each. By comparison, these tanks are more than 120 times smaller than the tanks at BOPEC. The terminal will meet the highest safety norms and standards and will be located at least 200 meters from current or future residential areas.
International energy company ContourGlobal is also a 50% owner and sole manager of the solar panel park.
Bonaire is growing rapidly and needs more and more energy. At the same time, the dependence on fossil fuels must be reduced. Significant steps are needed in the field of sustainable energy generation. Therefore, investments are being made to renew and expand the windmill park.
BBT was initially founded in April 2021 as ‘Bonaire Brandstof Terminals’ (Bonaire Fuel Terminals) and changed its name to ‘Bonaire Bon Transition’ in early 2024. This change reflects the organization’s shift towards a broader range of energy activities on Bonaire. While remaining fully committed to development of the new fuel terminal for safe storage, BBT is additionally working to transition to a more sustainable and diverse energy supply.
