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 […]
By Nakasia Logan On Thursday, September 27, 2024, the sod was officially turned for a state-of-the-art solar farm in Onderneeming, Region Two, marking a significant advancement in Guyana’s renewable energy landscape. The new facility, featuring a five-megawatt solar power system, is part of the government’s initiative to provide a diverse energy mix and reliable electricity […]
By Saskia WarrickSeptember 27, 2024 The government has taken steps to initiate arbitration with the contractor of the Gas to Energy project due to significant delays in its progress. This development was announced by Vice President and General Secretary of the PPP/C, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, during a recent press conference. Originally, the first gas from […]
By Josiah Williams | September 25, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has clarified that Guyana’s oil production is essential for funding the nation’s development while simultaneously supporting climate change mitigation efforts. This statement was made during an interview with the New York Climate Forward at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The President […]
The Gas-to-Energy Project is facing delays but is now expected to be completed in the latter half of 2025. Winston Brassington, the Project Lead, reported that while the initial timeline aimed for completion by the end of this year, unexpected delays in civil works, including site preparation and soil stabilization, have pushed back the deadline. […]