The Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, reported yesterday that the energy and mining sectors continue to be the main drivers of foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in the Dominican Republic, jointly capturing US$1,164.1 million between January and October 2025.
He specified that this figure represents 40.2% of the total, which reached US$2,892.8 million during the first ten months of the year. Santos explained that the electricity sector received US$743.5 million, equivalent to 25.7% of all FDI, positioning it as the largest recipient of foreign capital—surpassing traditionally strong sectors such as tourism, mining, and real estate.
“This progress is largely due to the momentum of renewable energy, which now accounts for 25% of the national energy matrix,” he said.
The minister noted that mining activity attracted US$420.6 million, equivalent to 14.5%, reflecting an extraordinary 440% growth, which confirms its strategic relevance within the Dominican economy—especially in a challenging global context. “This performance reaffirms investors’ confidence in the country’s stability, its regulatory framework, and the energy transition vision promoted by the Dominican Government,” he stated.
Joel Santos pointed out that FDI in energy surpasses investment in tourism, which recorded US$647.7 million (22.3%); mining, with US$420.6 million (14.5%); and real estate, with US$399.8 million (13.8%).
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