Lengthy power outage due to GPL linking Gas-to-Energy line to Sophia substation

Dec 07, 2025 News

(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) on Saturday said that the lengthy power outage faced by some communities was a result of its support to the gas-to-energy project.

In a statement to the media, the power company said that it de-energised a section of its transmission network from 06:00 hrs. to 12:00 hrs. to divert the L10 Transmission Line to accommodate the new 69kV double circuit line which is connecting the new Georgetown substation to Sophia.

Maintenance was also conducted at the new Georgetown substation and the line connecting the power ship to the substation.

“As a result, customers in the following areas will experience an interruption in electricity supply: South & North Ruimveldt, Tucville, Lamaha Park & Springs, Guyhoc Park & Gardens, Roxanne Burnham Gardens, Shirley Field Ridley Square, Cane View Avenue, Industrial Estate & Industrial Site to Agricola, Republic Park & Gardens, Nandy Park, Continental Park, Anaida Avenue & Ubani Avenue Eccles,” GPL said.

Additional switching was done resulting in customers in South Georgetown and along the East Bank to Eccles experiencing short outages from 05:00–06:00 hrs. (start of works) and 11:00–12:00 hrs. (restoration switching).

The scope of works included the diversions of the L10 Transmission Line and a transfer of the “aerial fibre-optic cable to new structures to enable the L10 diversion, from the new Goedverwagting to Sophia Substation. Transfer of the L10 structures to support the interconnection of the Gas-to-Energy 69kV line from the Goedverwagting Substation to the Sophia Substation.”

Maintenance work was also done on the new transmission line that connects the power ship to the new Georgetown substation to correct hot spot issues revealed by thermal imaging.

At the new Georgetown substation there was the testing and commissioning of a new mobile substation, as well as maintenance of substation equipment, including circuit breakers and transformers.

“These activities are essential to improving network stability, reducing the risks before the holiday season, and preparing the grid for future power integration from the Gas-to-Energy Project. GPL apologises for any inconvenience caused and assures the public that our teams will work to complete these activities within the timeframe,” GPL said.

The company vowed to provide additional updates on its social media platforms.

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