Gas-to-Energy project 68 per cent complete, 400 more to join team to speed up work

Guyana’s gas-to-energy (GTE) project is now approximately 68 per cent complete, as contractors continue pouring concrete for several foundations at the Wales site in Region Three.

The contractor, Lindsayca, has begun constructing several units to accommodate an additional 400 workers, who will operate on 12-hour shifts. The work force is being expanded to accelerate work.

A major component of this initiative is the power plant, which will use natural gas to generate electricity. Once completed, it will deliver 300 megawatts (MW) of power to Guyanese nationwide. The power plant is currently about 74 per cent complete.

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar visited the site on Monday for a progress update.

The Prime Minister assured that by 2026, Guyanese will begin to benefit from the project.

“Definitely during the latter part of 2026, the people of Guyana will be benefitting from electricity at a reduced cost because of this project,” he stated.

Already, the concrete foundation for one of the turbines has been poured, with work on the next foundation expected to begin on Monday.

Minister Indar reminded that the project’s completion is a campaign promise and remains “on top of the priority list” for the government.
“Our government has put in our manifesto that the electricity price has to be cut in half. This is how important this plant is to us,” the minister explained.

The project is expected to lay the foundation for Guyana’s industrial transformation. Lands have already been designated for a fertiliser plant, a glass factory, and a data centre. (DPI)