With a total investment of US$422 million, the groundbreaking project will see the construction of 155-kilometres (km) of 230 double-circuit transmission lines, 167-km of 69 Kilovolts (kV) double-circuit transmission lines, the construction of five new substations, and the upgrading of. With a total investment of US$422 million, the groundbreaking project will see the construction of 155-kilometres (km) of 230 double-circuit transmission lines, 167-km of 69 Kilovolts (kV) double-circuit transmission lines, the construction of five new substations, and the upgrading of. The electricity sector in Guyana is dominated by Guyana Power and Light (GPL), the state-owned vertically integrated utility. Although the country has a large potential for hydroelectric and bagasse -fueled power generation, most of its 226 MW of installed capacity correspond to thermoelectric. The government is pouring tens of billions of dollars into Guyana's electricity system in 2026, signalling its most aggressive push yet to stabilise the national grid, expand generation and tackle long-standing reliability problems at Guyana Power and Light (GPL). Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, provided an overview of the planned upgrade during the Consideration of. Guyana Electric has launched specialized training courses in medium and high-voltage cable terminations and joints, aimed at improving installation practices and network reliability. Chief Executive Officer, Keon Howard shared details in an exclusive interview with OilNOW. Howard said the training. PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali's government continues to deliver on its promise of transformation, one that is modern, people-centred and grounded in sustainable national development. Among the flagship undertakings driving this transformation is the full-scale modernisation of the Guyana Power and Light. Guyana Power & Light Inc. (GPL) is in the business of selling electricity to customers.
