Guyana Powers Up: Bridging immediate needs and energy goals

Through planned development and investment in the energy sector, Guyana is working hard to guarantee infrastructure enhancement to accommodate the needs of such a growing economy.

The latest development in this process is the introduction of another power ship that has been dispatched, and currently is headed for Demerara River.

This vessel, once plugged into Guyana Power and Light (GPL), will generate an additional 60MW of electricity for the Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS) making it easier for homes and offices to access energy.

The arrival of the power ship is part of the government’s integrated approach to perennial energy-related problems. To expand power production after the year 2020, the PPP/C administration has launched several measures.

These booths include provision of 10 MW emergency power generation, to launch 46.5 MW Garden of Eden plant in 2022, and to import power with 28.9 MW capacity from Colombia.

Collectively, these initiatives are indicative of a concerted process to more firmly secure the grid and service a considerably consistent and nationwide supply of electricity.

Although these policies address exigent requirements, the country is approaching the foundation for the evolution of a revolutionary power industry.

To realize this vision, there is the landmark Gas-to-Energy Project from which the government aims to add an extra 300MW upon completion.

In addition to capacity expansion, this project will incorporate renewable energy to meet the future-oriented strategies of Guyana.

The first part of this section draws light to the government’s short term and long-term drivers that supports Guyana’s growth of economy, based on the establishment of infrastructural development.

The remarkable steps of the energy sector’s development are important for creating conditions for industrial growth, magnetizing investment, and enhancing people’s living standards.

The second power ship is not only a technical accomplishment, but also a sign of the desire and the planning of the Guyanese leadership to achieve not only a secure but a sustainable and modern energy future.