The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) participated as an exhibitor at the recently concluded International Building Expo 2025. The expo was held from Thursday, August 14 and runs until Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence, EBD and saw scores of attendees over the four-day period. The event is being held under the theme: ‘The Road to Success, Guyana 2030 and Beyond’. At the Agency’s booth, in Main Auditorium 1, attendees had the incredible opportunity to interact with…
In February 2025, the Just Energy Transition (JET) Seed Funding Initiative was launched in Guyana by the United Nations, with funding from the Joint Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Fund. The initiative is being implemented with technical support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) and Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT), focused on enhancing sustainable development by promoting the transition to alternative clean…
Trade just got faster, easier, and smarter! Starting October 01, 2025, visit the Guyana Trade Network to use the new Electronic Single Window, your go-to platform for seamlessly submitting the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce’s (MINTIC) applications for Import and Export Licences for petroleum products to the GEA for endorsement. Access the ESW via: https://esw.gra.gov.gy/TFBSEW2/cusLogin/login.cl #GuyanaTradeNetwork #ElectronicSingleWindow #Guyana #Development #Transformation…
SCENES 📸🇬🇾 | In commemoration of Emancipation Day, the GEA yesterday joined the Office of the Prime Minister and its associated agencies for a cultural activity celebrating the occasion. This year’s observance is being held under the theme: A Legacy of Resilience and Achievement: Celebrating Our Heritage and Our Future. As part of the Fashion Display, where several participants showcased traditional African attire, GEA team members donned regal, intricately designed wear that highlighted the rich, interwoven history of fabric, design,…
As we honour our past and reflect on the rich history that unites us, may we be inspired to uphold the legacy of those who fought for freedom, carry forward their courage and progress, and remember to celebrate all that makes us proudly Guyanese. Happy Emancipation Day from the team at the @guyanaenergyagency (GEA).…
The energy landscape of Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) has been further bolstered with the commissioning of the 1.5-megawatt (MW) Kumu Hydropower Station – an ‘engineering marvel’ that will bring an end to the electricity generation woes of communities in Lethem and its environs. Located at Kumu Village in Lethem, the 1.5 MW hydropower plant was constructed to the tune of US$9 million by Sri Lankan company Vidullanka PLC. In addition to the power station, some 1.84 kilometres (km) of…
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips officially commissioned the 1.5-megawatt (MW) Kumu Hydropower Station today in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu–Upper Essequibo), marking a major milestone in the Government’s strategy to expand renewable energy and accelerate development in Guyana’s hinterland. The Prime Minister emphasized that the initiative aligns with the administration’s national vision centred on energy security, food security, and climate security — three strategic pillars guiding Guyana’s transformation. On the platform of energy security, Prime Minister Phillips…
On this World Environment Day, let us unite to make a difference by taking action to protect and preserve the planet we call home, Earth. Today, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) joins the global community in raising awareness on the importance of adopting sustainable initiatives and practices. These efforts pave the way toward achieving environmental, energy and climate goals, including reducing pollution, promoting the transition to clean and renewable energy sources and encouraging more sustainable habits in our everyday lives.…
The 30,000 Solar PV Home Energy Systems (SHE) Project aims to expand renewable energy access in Hinterland and riverine communities that are not connected to the electricity grid. Region Nine, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, June 04, 2025 – Access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity is critical for advancing socio-economic development in Guyana. Renewable energy technologies provide a practical, long-term solution for expanding electrification opportunities across the country’s ten Administrative regions, particularly in Hinterland and riverine communities that are not connected…
The Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) has announced the call for entries for the second edition of the OLADE Energy Excellence Award.…
