18Feb

Gov’t to install 3 MW solar PV plant at Cheddi Jagan Int’l Airport

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– Site officially handed over to contractors; GEA to oversee project implementation – Solar PV plant to help reduce facility operating costs and benefit close to 1.2 million passengers annually (Georgetown, Guyana) February 18, 2026 – As part of its national efforts to continue investing in sustainable energy initiatives that provide affordable, reliable and stable energy, the Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), has marked a major milestone with the official handover of the project site for…

06Feb

Inside Budget 2026: What the Office of the Prime Minister is Delivering

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𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 Under the Office of the Prime Minister, the Guyana Energy Agency, remains committed to advancing the Government’s energy agenda, ensuring affordable, reliable and stable renewable energy access to local communities throughout 2026. #Budget2026 #LowCarbonEconomy #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SolarPVMinigrids #Guyana #OPM #GEA #Development #Transformation…

06Feb

Safety Tips for Using LPG Cylinders

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Cooking gas, or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is a widely utilised and efficient energy source for cooking, heating, electricity generation, transportation, and various other purposes in many households. Despite its numerous advantages, cooking gas is highly flammable and poses severe risks if not handled with proper safety measures and caution. Below are safety tips for using LPG (Cooking Gas) cylinders: Safety Tips for Using LPG (Cooking Gas) Cylinders…

29Jan

GEA participates in 2026 Technology Conference and Exhibition

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The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) exhibition team at the 2026 Technology Conference and Exhibition on Thursday (from L-to-R): Michael Peters, Senior Inspector; Kenny Samaroo, Senior Energy Engineer; Shanamay Daniels, Licensing Administrator; and Shari Simon, Public Communications Officer. The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) was thrilled to participate as an exhibitor at the AMCHAM/GMSA 2026 Technology Conference, held on January 29, at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. The event was hosted under the theme ‘Operational Excellence through Digital Transformation’, and provided a platform…

27Jan

GEA holds stakeholder consultation on technical and safety requirements for installation of e-mobility charging stations for private and public use

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(Georgetown, Guyana) January 27, 2026 – In a bid to continue the expansion of low-carbon transportation infrastructure across the country, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), on January 13, 2026, held a stakeholder consultation on the ‘Development of Technical and Safety Requirements for the Installation of E-Mobility Charging Stations for Private and Public Use in Guyana’. The consultation brought together 15 participating entities, including representatives from public institutions, private-sector organisations, and other technical and academic stakeholders. The consultation was conducted under…

26Jan

Message from the Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips in observance of International Day of Clean Energy 2026

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Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips, who holds responsibility for Guyana’s energy sector. (Georgetown, Guyana) January 26, 2026 – Guyana is endowed with an abundance of natural gas, alongside vast renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind and hydropower. By harnessing these clean and renewable energy sources, we are modernising our energy systems to bolster national economic growth, improve energy access, decarbonise the power sector, and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. In doing so, Guyana is in…

20Jan

World Bank Conducts Implementation Review Mission for Guyana under the Caribbean Efficient and Green-Energy Buildings Project

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(Georgetown, Guyana) January 20, 2026 – The World Bank conducted a hybrid Implementation Review and Support Mission for the Caribbean Efficient and Green-Energy Buildings (CEGEB) Project (P179519) in Guyana from January 12–14, 2026, to assess implementation progress and provide technical support for ongoing project activities. The CEGEB Project is a regional initiative implemented across Guyana, Saint Lucia, and Grenada, supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy investments in public sector infrastructure through harmonized technical standards and pooled procurement arrangements. In Guyana,…

05Dec

Electric vehicle (EV) maintenance, solar PV installation practical training held on Nov 20

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On Thursday, November 20, the practical training session on electric vehicle (EV) chargers and EVs was held, under the Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs, and Installation of Solar PV Electric Vehicle Charging Stations programme. The training was a collaborative effort between the GEA, Board of Industrial Training, IOM Guyana, and UNDP Guyana, and funded by the Joint SDG Fund. Technicians were trained in EV maintenance, solar PV installation, and servicing of EV charging systems. This initiative supports national efforts to…

29Nov

GEA participates in CARICOM Energy Month 2025 Regional Kilo Walk

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The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) joined scores of participants from the diplomatic corps, and the public and private sectors, this morning, for the Regional Kilo Walk 2025, which officially brought the curtains down on the CARICOM Energy Month activities held throughout November. The walk was organised by CARICOM in collaboration with the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) and the GEA, with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The regional activity provided an…