The Alpart refinery in St Elizabeth, Jamaica, is on track to resume operations by June 2027, driven by a US$490 million capital injection from its Chinese parent company, JISCO.
The investment will fund a comprehensive modernization and upgrade of the facility, which has been offline for an extended period.
This development marks a significant step toward restoring refining capacity in the Caribbean region, with the timeline suggesting a multi-year rehabilitation effort rather than a quick restart.
The scale of the investment underscores JISCO’s commitment to the asset, moving beyond mere maintenance to a full-scale technological overhaul.
For regional energy markets, the potential return of the Alpart refinery could alter local supply dynamics, reducing reliance on imported refined products once the facility is fully operational.
The June 2027 target provides a clear horizon for stakeholders to assess the impact on regional fuel availability and pricing structures.