Sawgrass LNG & Power Extends Bahamas Footprint with Walker's Cay Supply Contract

## Sawgrass LNG & Power Extends Bahamas Footprint with Walker's Cay Supply Contract Miami-based Sawgrass LNG & Power has begun supplying liquefied natural gas to Walker's Cay, the renowned sportfishing destination situated in the northern Bahamas, the company announced on 9 September 2026. The contract marks a further expansion of Sawgrass's presence in the Bahamian market, with LNG now replacing diesel as the primary fuel source for the island's power generation infrastructure. The transition reflects a broader regional trend in which remote island communities are moving away from costly and carbon-intensive diesel generation in favour of cleaner-burning natural gas delivered in liquefied form. Walker's Cay, historically celebrated as one of the Atlantic's premier sportfishing locations, relies entirely on locally generated power given its remote position at the northern tip of the Bahamas archipelago. Diesel dependency has long presented logistical and cost challenges for such communities, making small-scale LNG supply chains an increasingly attractive alternative. According to the company's announcement via PR Newswire, the new supply arrangement underscores Sawgrass LNG & Power's strategy of targeting island and off-grid markets across the Bahamas where fuel security and cost efficiency are critical operational concerns. Small-scale LNG distribution to island communities has gained considerable momentum across the Caribbean basin in recent years, driven by falling LNG production costs, improved ISO container and virtual pipeline logistics, and tightening environmental standards that are pushing operators away from heavy fuel oil and diesel. For operators and resort developers in the Bahamas, the economics of LNG are increasingly compelling: lower fuel costs, reduced emissions, and greater energy reliability compared with diesel supply chains vulnerable to weather disruption and price volatility. The Walker's Cay development is expected to serve as a reference project as Sawgrass pursues additional supply agreements across the island chain. The company's growing Bahamian portfolio positions it as a key enabler of the energy transition in a sub-region where grid connectivity remains limited and diesel alternatives have historically been scarce. Industry observers will be watching whether the Walker's Cay model can be replicated efficiently across other remote Bahamian and wider Caribbean destinations, particularly as marina and resort operators face increasing pressure from charterers and guests to demonstrate credible sustainability credentials.