The Guyana Government yesterday signed a second deal for a powership which will see 75 megawatts (MW) of energy supplied in two phases.
With Heavy Fuel Oil to be used in this generation the government has been criticised for replying on carbon fuels instead of green energy in the context of climate change woes. The government’s management of the power supply system has also been questioned.
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh and Minister within the Ministry of Public Works. Deodat Indar yesterday oversaw the signing of the agreement between the Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) and UCC Holdings.