The construction of the oil and gas training facilities at the Guyana Technical Training College (GTTCI) in Port Mourant, Berbice, is progressing steadily, with the completion date now set for October 2026.
President Irfaan Ali announced the updated timeline on Wednesday, November 27, reaffirming the government’s focus on preparing Guyanese workers for critical roles in the country’s growing oil and gas sector.
In a Facebook post, President Ali shared an aerial view of the site, showing significant progress in the second phase of the multi-million-dollar project.
“The construction of the Oil and Gas Training facilities is progressing smoothly. The facility is scheduled for completion in October 2026,” President Ali said.
The facility, integral to Guyana’s local content strategy, is being built to equip locals with the skills and certifications needed for high-demand positions in the oil and gas industry.
Originally, the second phase was expected to be completed by 2025, but the revised timeline accounts for the expanded scope of the project.
Construction on the second phase began in April 2024. According to President Ali, this phase involves constructing a technologically advanced main campus that will house up to 150 students.
It will include administrative offices, state-of-the-art training spaces, and essential facilities to deliver globally recognized certifications.
The first phase of the GTTCI, a US$13 million FPSO simulator called FacTor, was commissioned in February 2024.
This simulator has already begun training graduates in production, instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical disciplines, preparing them for roles aboard floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessels like Liza Unity.
The GTTCI is supported by ExxonMobil and its co-venturers Hess and CNOOC through the US$100 million Greater Guyana Initiative.
In addition to oil and gas, GTTCI aims to train individuals for the hospitality sector, ensuring Berbice benefits from economic diversification
