The Government of Guyana has rejected claims published in the Kaieteur News that it secretly paid US$80 million to a contractor involved in the Wales Gas-to-Energy project, describing the report as inaccurate and misleading.
In a statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Tuesday, the administration made it clear that no such undisclosed payments were made, stressing that all financial transactions are conducted transparently through established state systems.
“There are no secret payments made to the Contractor. All payments are made via the Consolidated Fund and reported to Parliament,” the statement said.
The government also pushed back against assertions that it had lost an arbitration matter linked to the project, clarifying that arbitration proceedings have not yet been advanced and no ruling has been issued.
“For the record, the Parties have not advanced the arbitration process and as such there is no arbitration ruling… It is therefore incorrect to suggest that the GoG has lost the arbitration,” the OPM stated.
According to the release, both the government and the contractor had previously indicated dissatisfaction with decisions made in January 2025 by the Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Board (DAAB), and signalled their intention in March 2025 to move towards arbitration. However, that process remains an available option and has not been concluded.
The OPM further underscored that DAAB decisions are confidential, noting that neither party is permitted to publicly disclose their contents.
Providing an update on the project’s status, the government highlighted significant progress at the Wales site, including a restructuring of the contractor consortium in mid-2025. Houston-based company Lindsayca has since assumed full control of the project, now operating under the name Lindsayca Guyana Inc.
Since late 2025, construction has accelerated, with major equipment delivered and critical infrastructure works underway.
At present, more than 8,000 piles have been installed and over 18,000 cubic metres of concrete foundations poured. Approximately 800 workers are engaged on-site, with operations ongoing around the clock.
“All four gas turbines have been placed on foundation… [and] work on many aspects of the construction is proceeding on a 24-hour basis,” the statement noted.
Additionally, key components such as transformers for the substation and pipe racks for gas transportation are already in place, while NGL storage tanks have begun arriving. The contractor has also commissioned on-site accommodation capable of housing more than 400 workers.
The government maintains that the project remains on track and active, positioning the latest KN’s report as part of a broader pattern of misinformation that it says undermines public understanding of major national infrastructure initiatives.
