—Cabinet gives no-objection for negotiations as government advances plans for Phase One facility, local workforce development

TRINIDAD and Tobago’s Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited (PPGPL) and local partner GuyGas Inc. have been identified as the first-ranked firms for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Phase One Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Plant for the landmark Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) said Cabinet has granted its no-objection for negotiations to commence with the two companies, with the aim of finalising an agreement for the operation and maintenance of the facility.
According to the release, the selection followed a competitive procurement process under an open Request for Proposals (RFP) advertised in January 2025 through the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB).

Five proposals were submitted and evaluated against administrative, technical and financial criteria by an Evaluation Committee.
“The proposal led by PPGPL, with GuyGas Inc. as local partner, ranked first overall, achieving the leading technical assessment together with the most advantageous cost-benefit commercial offer,” the OPM stated.
The proposed arrangement will cover core operations and maintenance services as well as the long-term maintenance plan for the Phase One NGL Plant.
PPGPL, a regional natural gas liquids operator with established industry experience, will serve as the lead operator, while GuyGas Inc. will participate as the local partner, supporting local content objectives and the transfer of skills to Guyanese workers.
The NGL Plant forms part of the wider Gas-to-Energy development at Wales, West Bank Demerara, which will bring associated natural gas from the Stabroek Block onshore for electricity generation and the extraction of natural gas liquids, including propane, butane and pentanes-plus, for domestic use and export markets.
The Office of the Prime Minister noted that engaging an experienced operator is intended to ensure that the facility is operated safely, reliably and efficiently from start-up, which is currently targeted for the first quarter of 2027.
The release also confirmed that Siemens Energy has already been selected as the operator for the 300-megawatt combined-cycle power plant and associated balance-of-plant facilities.
“Siemens Energy will hold overall responsibility for coordinating operations and maintenance across the integrated facility, with the NGL Plant operations integrating into that framework,” the statement said.
A major feature of the proposed arrangement is the development of local expertise.
According to the OPM, the agreement is being structured to maximise Guyanese employment while providing structured training, mentorship and skills transfer programmes that will enable Guyanese workers to progressively assume greater responsibility for operating and maintaining the facility over time.
Before any agreement is signed, the proposed arrangement will undergo additional technical and legal due diligence, including reviews by the Ministry of Legal Affairs and the Attorney General’s Chambers.
The government said these assessments are intended to ensure that the commercial terms and operational arrangements are consistent with industry best practices and comparable international agreements.
The OPM also clarified that the O&M contract relates solely to the operations and maintenance of the NGL Plant and does not include the supply and bottling of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the sale and marketing of NGL products, or the development of storage and offloading facilities, all of which are being pursued through separate processes.
“The Gas-to-Energy project remains a cornerstone of the Government’s strategy to deliver reliable, affordable and cleaner energy to the people of Guyana, while building local capacity and creating opportunities across the energy value chain,” the release stated.
The announcement comes as construction advances on the multibillion-dollar Wales Gas-to-Energy project, the largest investment in electricity generation in Guyana’s history.
The project is expected to more than double the country’s generating capacity, reduce electricity costs by approximately 50 per cent, support domestic LPG production, strengthen energy security and drive industrial development.
Government has reported substantial progress on the project, with contractor Lindsayca Guyana Inc. committed to bringing the first power turbine online by the end of 2026. Full gas turbine commissioning is expected by the first quarter of 2027, while combined-cycle operations are slated for completion by June 2027.
At peak construction, the project is expected to employ between 1,400 and 1,600 workers and support broader economic activity across transportation, logistics, construction and other supporting industries.
Beyond power generation, the Wales Development Zone is expected to host several complementary industrial facilities, including a proposed ammonia and urea plant, LPG bottling and logistics operations, and marine storage and offloading infrastructure, all aimed at creating jobs, reducing production costs and strengthening Guyana’s long-term industrial competitiveness.