The Ministry of Mines, Energy & Rural Electrification (MME&RE) is a key Government Ministry responsible for developing the minerals sector, petroleum, energy, water resources and rural electrification.
The Ministry issues licenses for exploration and exploitation of identified tenements as well as for hydrocarbon commercial development. They are also responsible for State Owned Enterprises (SOEs), namely Solomon Power and Solomon Water.
Our Mission is to develop the natural renewable and non-renewable resources sustainably for the social and economic advancement of the people of the Solomon Islands.
Ministry services include: