Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project at Wales is entering a crucial phase as contractor Lindsayca Guyana pushes to complete all foundation works within 120 days. The project, which is now 68% finished, is being closely monitored by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar, and Head of the Gas-to-Energy Taskforce Winston Brassington.
The officials received a progress update on September 15 at the Wales site on the West Bank of Demerara.
“We set forth a 120 day schedule to bring the project up to speed. At this point, we continue to install piles. We have acquired 90,000 meters of steel piles, with an additional 70,000 meters purchased last week. The plan now is to install steel pipes across all remaining foundations,” Director of Special Projects at Lindsayca Ruben Figuera explained.
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Work on the power plant is more advanced, with 76% already completed. Figuera noted that turbine foundations are progressing rapidly, with the first concrete pour completed and another set for next Monday. After that, foundation pours will take place every 11 days until all turbine bases are ready.
Minister Indar remarked on the political weight of the project, calling it a ‘top priority’ of the government.
“Our government has put in our manifesto that the electricity price has to be cut in half. This is how important this plant is to us,” he said.
Once completed, the facility will feature four gas turbines, two steam turbines, and a heat recovery turbine, together producing 228 megawatts of electricity. Nearly all required equipment, about 95%, is already at the site.
Prime Minister Phillips described the initiative as “perhaps the most important to the people of Guyana,” highlighting its role in delivering affordable and reliable energy. “By the latter part of 2026, Guyanese will begin to benefit from cheaper electricity from this project. We are pleased with the progress being made,” he said.
The flagship venture will channel up to 50 million cubic feet of natural gas daily from ExxonMobil’s Liza field in the Stabroek Block via a pipeline to Wales, cutting electricity costs, reducing emissions, and supporting industrial expansion.
Read more about the project here: A guide to Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project | OilNOW
