Wales Gas-to-Energy project enters 24-hr operation as construction accelerates
The government’s flagship Wales Gas-to-Energy project has entered a new phase of development, moving into 24-hour operations as work accelerates on the construction of the 300-megawatt power plant.
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced the transition during a visit to the project site on Friday evening, which coincided with the final concrete pour for the fourth turbine foundation—an important milestone in the project’s timeline. The site now operates around the clock, with plans to double both the engineering and labour teams to regain momentum and remain on schedule.
The project, which forms part of Guyana’s broader energy transformation agenda, is progressing rapidly as the construction of all four turbine foundations advances toward completion by the end of December. The final phase of piling is also nearing completion, with only a small portion of the 665 concrete piles for the turbine and plant areas left to be installed. In total, the site involves more than 9,300 piles and will utilise approximately 25,000 cubic metres of concrete for the power plant, substation, and related infrastructure.
Government officials highlighted that the newly opened Demerara River Bridge has already boosted project efficiency by allowing heavy equipment and materials to move across freely, removing previous logistical barriers that slowed delivery and assembly work.
Approximately 400 workers are currently stationed at the site, managed by the main contractor CH4/Lindsayca in partnership with Engineers India Limited (EIL), the project’s engineering consultant, and project coordinator Winston Brassington. The workforce is expected to expand further as the project scales up its 24-hour operations.
Once completed, the Gas-to-Energy project will supply up to 300 megawatts of low-cost power to the national grid, marking a major step toward reducing electricity costs and strengthening Guyana’s energy security. It also forms the anchor of the larger Wales Development Zone, an area spanning roughly 1,400 acres on the West Bank of Demerara, earmarked for industrial and manufacturing growth.
The development zone is expected to host a range of future facilities, including a fertiliser plant, data centres, agro-processing operations, and light manufacturing industries. Together, these investments aim to transform Wales into one of Guyana’s most dynamic economic and industrial hubs, supporting the country’s long-term drive toward diversification and sustainable growth.
