By Saskia Warrick | November 15, 2024 General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo, has responded to Opposition MP David Patterson’s criticism regarding the rental cost of power ships, which Patterson suggested could have been used to address the issues facing the Guyana Power and Light (GPL). Jagdeo provided a detailed breakdown […]
November 13, 2024 GPEC Energy Products (Guyana) Inc. officially launched its operations in the local market with a ceremony held yesterday evening. As the first distributor of engineered equipment tailored for the oil and gas industry in Guyana, GPEC aims to play a pivotal role in the country’s growing energy sector. The company is committed […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 12, 2024 Three local fabricating companies are playing a pivotal role in the construction of the Whiptail Jaguar Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit, a project that marks a significant milestone in the oil and gas sector. A steel strike ceremony was held earlier today to celebrate this achievement. […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan | November 8, 2024 In a move to boost the country’s power supply in time for the holiday season, the Government of Guyana is set to add a second power ship to the national grid. This addition is expected to increase electricity access for Guyanese, especially during the Christmas period. Dr. Bharrat […]
By Josiah WilliamsOctober 29, 2024 For the first time, residents of Crabwood Creek and Moleson Creek in East Berbice Corentyne are enjoying access to electricity, thanks to the efforts of the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL). This milestone fulfills a commitment made by President Irfaan Ali earlier this year during his engagement with communities […]
October 25, 2024 In preparation for the increased energy demand during the Christmas season, the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has already initiated measures to bolster the power supply. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), revealed that GPL has gone out to tender for additional power generation. The bids […]
October 25, 2024 The government of Guyana has issued a stern reminder to companies within the petroleum sector to comply fully with the Local Content Act, emphasizing that substandard services and breaches will not be tolerated. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, made these comments during the opening of a Local Content Forum hosted by […]
October 14, 2024 Guyana’s next major oil development, the Yellowtail project, is progressing as planned, with production set to begin in the second quarter of 2025. This $10 billion project will develop the Redtail and Tilapia reservoirs, marking Guyana’s fourth offshore oil venture. ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge, confirmed that the Floating Production Storage and […]
By Josiah WilliamsOctober 9, 2024 Georgetown, Guyana — The pipeline for the highly anticipated Gas-To-Energy (GTE) project is now mechanically complete, marking a significant milestone. The announcement came from ExxonMobil Guyana’s President, Alistair Routledge, who provided an update on the project at a media conference earlier today. Routledge highlighted that the risers for the pipeline […]
By Delicia Janneire | October 4, 2024 Residents of Samville, located on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, are set to receive electricity for the first time in over 15 years, benefiting approximately 500 households in the community. During a recent visit, Nigel Chetram, the GPL Network Manager for the Demerara Zone, confirmed that the electrical network has […]