Last week, Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) witnessed the arrival of 16 transformers and 244 accessories for the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) and Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Enhancement Projects, the company said.
The BBC Echo Vessel successfully berthed at the Muneshwers Shipping, John Fernandes, and GYSBI terminals, delivering crucial components. Among the 16 transformers were two “record-breaking” units, each weighing 241 metric tons, the “heaviest cargo ever handled in Guyana”, according to GYBSI.
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Cranes Guyana Inc. (CGI), a subsidiary of Muneshwers Limited and John Fernandes Limited, was contracted by Boltcargo India to manage the discharge, transportation, and storage of nine transformers. Muneshwers Limited facilitated the offloading of six transformers, while JFL discharged three, including the two 241 metric ton units. These were then transported by Daco Heavy Lift to JFL’s Inland Terminal for storage. Paragon Transport and Lifting Services, Sammy Multilift Services Guyana Inc., and RSD Cargo Transit Inc. handled the transportation of seven transformers and 244 accessories.
GYBSI noted that the complexity of this operation was highlighted by the 12 hours it took to transport one 241 metric ton transformer from Water Street to the JFL Inland Terminal on Mandela Avenue. The entire process spanned five days and required over 3,300 man-hours, with additional support from GPL, GTT, and the Guyana Police Force.
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The nine transformers were sourced by Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd and transported with the assistance of Boltcargo India. These will help create new substations, supporting the Guyana Integrated Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) plant and ensuring a reliable energy distribution network.
GYSBI discharged the remaining seven transformers at their Houston facility for LINDSAYCA CH4, commissioned by the government of Guyana to construct an integrated NGL extraction plant and a 300MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant. The transformers were transported by Biddle Inc. and stored at the GYSBI Industrial Estate at McDoom. The heaviest three, each weighing 129 metric tons, were offloaded in a tandem lift by Sammy Multilift Services Guyana Inc. and GYSBI. They now await transit to the project site at Wales, West Bank Demerara.
In addition to offloading and storing these transformers, GYSBI said it managed the pipes for the gas pipeline from offshore to onshore. The pipe distribution campaign concluded in the first quarter of 2024. GYSBI also supported LINDSAYCA CH4 with earth, soil remediation, and surcharge works at the project site. Before this, GYSBI was contracted by ExxonMobil Guyana for early works and heavy haul road projects, including constructing five bridges, 4,800 meters of road, and initial site preparation for the integrated plant site.
According to GYSBI, “These transformers represent a significant advancement in the nation’s energy infrastructure.”
