GPL signs US$235M in contracts to further expand, modernise national grid

Nov 22, 2025 News

Kesh Nandlall GPL’s Leader of Executive Management hands over an agreement to a CMC Executive in the presence of other executives from all three companies.

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) has signed contracts worth over US$235M to further advance works aimed at expanding and modernizing the grid.

The company, in an announcement on Friday via its Facebook page said that the contracts were signed this week. The power company signed a US$199 million (43 billion GYD) contract with Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), which was followed by a US$35.93 million (7.5 billion GYD) contract with China National Machinery Import & Export Corporation (CMC), which was signed on Wednesday.

The contract with KPIL entails the execution of new substations as well as transmission and distribution lines which will lead to upgrades and expansions in the national grid. There will be the construction of 42 km of new 69 kV Transmission Lines, as well as four new 69/13.8 kV substations at, Kuru Kururu, Soesdyke; Williamsburg, East Berbice, Corentyne; Hydronie, East Bank Essequibo and Princes Street, Georgetown.

There will also be the “construction of a total 18 new primary distribution feeders for the new substations. Upgrade and expansion of the New Georgetown and Garden of Eden substations. These upgrades will replace outdated infrastructure, install modern electrical and automation systems, integrate SCADA/EMS technologies, and support remote operations from the new and modern Guyana National Control Centre (GNCC), currently under construction,” GPL said.

The contract with CMC will address the strengthening and expansion of the distribution network through the construction of more than 193 km of new distribution feeders with smart equipment, the supply of advanced smart distribution equipment and addressing the unserved areas in Demerara and Berbice.

“These improvements will reduce power outages, improve power quality and enhance overall distribution system’s reliability on the East Bank Essequibo, West Coast and West Bank Demerara, East Bank Demerara, East Coast Demerara and East Berbice.

Together, these projects form an ongoing transformative investment in Guyana’s electricity sector, strengthening both transmission and distribution systems’ infrastructure, while positioning GPL to meet the nation’s ever-increasing energy demand with greater efficiency, reliability and resilience,” GPL further stated.

Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar said that, “This contract will strengthen our distribution network and directly support the rapid housing, commercial, and industrial growth across the country. The construction of the new substations, transmission and distribution lines, and electrification of new areas and the deployment of smart technology will ensure that thousands of customers benefit from reliable electricity.”

Kesh Nandlall, GPL’s Leader of Executive Management, described the projects as timely and essential, highlighting its alignment with the country’s development trajectory and its capacity to meet both current and future electricity demand. “GPL remains committed to investing in a modern, resilient, and customer-focused electricity system that supports Guyana’s national development.”

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