By Saskia Warrick
As the 36-megawatt (MW) Powership gears up for its anticipated arrival tomorrow, May 1st, Guyana Power & Light Inc. (GPL) is diligently wrapping up preparatory works.
According to Acting Chief Executive Officer of GPL, Kesh Nandlall, all preparations are progressing smoothly without any significant delays.
Nandlall reassured the public that the Powership is also undergoing necessary construction work to meet birthing requirements, including driving piles.
GPL’s team has nearly completed their tasks in readiness for the scheduled arrival.
Preparatory efforts are concentrated on three sections of the transmission line.
The eastern section of Transmission Line L21 will connect the Powership to the Cane Field Power Station.
Additionally, the western side will link to the Onverwagt Substation on the West Coast of Berbice.
The vessel will interconnect separately onto these two lines, with completion expected by tomorrow for berthing and subsequent connectivity.
Acting CEO Nandlall elaborated on the rationale behind choosing Everton, Berbice, as the connection point for the Powership, citing logistical and infrastructural advantages.
Upon integration with the grid, GPL’s generating capacity will surge to over 200MW, exceeding the current peak demand of 194MW.
This increase in capacity is poised to result in fewer power outages for citizens, without incurring any additional costs for electricity consumers.
With preparations nearing completion, GPL is poised to welcome the 36MW Powership, marking a significant milestone in bolstering Guyana’s energy infrastructure.