Wales, West Bank Demerara – The government says Guyana is on track for one of its most ambitious projects yet, with the Wales Gas-to-Energy plant reported at 68% completion and the power station itself now 78% finished.
Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar toured the site on Tuesday, where the contractor LYNDSAYCA prepares to enter a critical phase of construction.
On September 22, work will begin on the second turbine foundation, followed by pours for the third and fourth foundations every 7–10 days. All foundation works are expected to be completed within 120 days.
The facility will feature four gas turbines, each with a capacity of 57MW, and two steam turbines that together will bring the total output to 300MW. Officials say this will be enough to transform the national grid.
Minister Indar stressed that the project is a key manifesto pledge of the PPP/C government and high on the agenda of President Irfaan Ali. He reiterated that once operational, the project will slash electricity bills by 50%, easing the burden on households and businesses alike.
The administration is pushing for completion in 2026, with Indar describing it as a game-changer for Guyana’s development. “We are eager for citizens to reap the benefits of reduced costs,” he said.
The Wales Gas-to-Energy project has been touted as central to Guyana’s future energy security, with government officials framing it as proof of their ability to deliver large-scale infrastructure in step with the country’s rapid economic growth.
