U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) Chairman John Jovanovic is set to arrive in Guyana on Thursday for a series of high-level engagements aimed at deepening economic cooperation and advancing discussions on the country’s flagship gas-to-energy project.
According to a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Guyana, Jovanovic’s visit will include meetings with President Dr. Irfaan Ali, representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce, and officials from Lindsayca Inc., the U.S.-based contractor executing the transformative project.
The engagement comes at a critical juncture as Guyana accelerates implementation of the gas-to-energy initiative, which has already secured US$527 million in financing from EXIM. The visit signals Washington’s continued strategic backing, not only for this project, but for broader investment opportunities across Guyana’s rapidly expanding economy.
” The gas-to-energy project represents the largest infrastructure investment in Guyana’s history. Once completed, it will double the country’s installed electricity capacity, reduce electricity costs by 50% for all Guyanese households and businesses, and cut carbon dioxide emissions by more than 460,000 tons annually. The project includes construction of a natural gas separation plant, a 300-megawatt combined cycle gas turbine power plant, and a gas supply pipeline,” the statement said.
Lindsayca Inc., a Houston-based energy infrastructure firm, is currently advancing construction across all components, with significant progress reported. The company’s involvement is seen as a key execution driver, given its technical expertise in large-scale energy projects.
Jovanovic’s visit reinforces the deepening U.S.-Guyana bilateral relationship, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors, where access to competitive and transparent financing remains a priority for sustaining growth.
EXIM, the official export credit agency of the United States, provides financing backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, positioning it as a critical partner in enabling large-scale development initiatives in emerging economies like Guyana.
