Guyana taking steps to boost power supply as El Niño drives record electricity demand

Guyana taking steps to boost power supply as El Niño drives record electricity demand

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana is taking a series of measures to strengthen electricity supply as unusually high temperatures associated with El Niño drive demand to record levels. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said on Friday that prolonged hot and dry conditions had resulted in an unusual peak in electricity consumption, placing additional pressure on the national power grid.

Govt tackles shortfalls in regional generating capacity

…increases power output in Regions 2, 3, 4 & 10 The Government has implemented systems to increase power generation in several regions that previously experienced electricity shortfalls, helping to meet the growing energy demands of their populations. This is according to Public Utilities and Aviation Minister, Deodat Indar via a video posted to his Facebook page on Monday, where he provided an update on each region’s situation. In Region 10 (Up…

APNU says poor govt planning causing electricity woes

Last Updated on Monday, 17 August 2026, 0:47 by Writer Even after the government has sought to dismiss suggestions that it lapsed in adequately preparing for increased electricity demand due to the hot El Niño weather phenomenon and expanded business and housing, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) parliamentarian Sharma Solomon said the evidence shows […]

Linden Electricity Company in talks with supplier to boost generation capacity to address shortfall

Residents and businesses in Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) have been complaining about the prolonged power outages and unstable electricity supply – something which the Linden Electricity Company Inc. (LECI) says they are actively working to address. In a statement today, LECI said they are in discussions with the power supplier to secure additional, immediate […] The post Linden Electricity Company in talks with supplier to boost ge…

Gov’t moves to strengthen Linden power supply as demand surges

THE Government is moving on several fronts to strengthen electricity supply in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), as rapid economic activity and expanding businesses push demand on the Linden grid to record levels. Region 10 has a standalone electricity network, with Bosai Minerals responsible for generating power for the area. The electricity is then supplied to […]