The Guyana government is seeking proposals for critical components of its landmark Gas-to-Energy project, which will utilize natural gas from the ExxonMobil-operated Stabroek Block.
The Office of the Prime Minister has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from firms to operate and maintain (O&M) the natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionation plant currently under construction for Phase 1 of the project at Wales, West Bank Demerara. The plant’s output is expected to be approximately 4,000 barrels per day (b/d). The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2025.
O&M for Phase 1’s 300-megawatt (MW) combined cycle power plant has been entrusted to Siemen Energy SAS.
Meanwhile, firms have been given more time to submit bids for the construction of Phase 2 of the Gas-to-Energy project. This phase includes the construction and operation of a 300 MW combined-cycle power plant and an NGL facility producing approximately 5,800 b/d of propane, butane and pentane. An earlier notice had required 250 MW for the power plant and 6,000 b/d in NGL production.
The new deadline for submission of proposals is March 31, 2025, moved up from January 14. The original submission date was November 14, 2024.
The contract would include responsibilities for the design, finance and operation of the project.
Phase 2 aims to utilize an additional 70 million cubic feet per day (mcf/d) of rich gas to fill the pipeline from the offshore fuels to Wales. This follows Phase 1, which will include the supply of 50 mcf/d.
Phase 2 is expected to be developed on a plot of land near Phase 1 at Wales.
While Phase 1 is expected to be completed this year, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said that Phase 2 could be done in two years following contract award.
The two phases of the Gas-to-Energy project will generate 550 MW of power and 10,000 b/d of NGLs for two decades. They are expected to have a tremendous impact on Guyana’s economy.
Read more about the Gas-to-energy project HERE.
