Guyana has taken a significant step towards its energy future with the arrival of 16 massive transformers, including two record-breaking units of project cargo, and 244 accessories, destined for the country’s Gas-to-Energy and Guyana Power and Light (GPL) enhancement projects.

The transformers, transported aboard the BBC Echo vessel, were discharged at the Muneshwers Shipping, John Fernandes, and Guyana Shore Base terminals. With the heaviest units weighing a staggering 241 metric tons each, the heaviest units ever managed in Guyana.

Cranes Guyana Inc. (CGI), a unit of Muneshwers Limited and John Fernandes Limited, was awarded the contract by Boltcargo India to manage the discharge, side-wharfage, transportation, and storage of nine transformers.

Muneshwers Limited facilitated the side-wharfage for the offloading of six transformers and miscellaneous cargo. JFL was responsible for the discharge of three transformers, including two massive 241-metric ton transformers. These were then transported by Daco Heavy Lift to JFL’s Inland Terminal for storage. Paragon Transport and Lifting Services, alongside Sammy Multilift Services Guyana Inc. and RSD Cargo Transit Inc., handled the transportation of seven transformers and 244 accessories.

The historic arrival of a 241 metric ton transformer from Water Street to the JFL Inland Terminal on Mandela Avenue took 12 hours to complete. The entire operation lasted for five days and involved over 3,300 man-hours. Additionally, there was extra support from GPL, GTT, and the Guyana Police Force.

The nine mentioned transformers were sourced by Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd and transported to Guyana with the assistance of Boltcargo India. These transformers will facilitate the creation of new substations, directly supporting the Guyana Integrated Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) plant and ensuring a reliable and robust energy distribution network.

Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) unloaded the last seven transformers from the BBC Echo at their Houston facility for LINDSAYCA CH4. LINDSAYCA CH4 has been tasked by the Government of Guyana to build an integrated Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) extraction plant and a 300MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant.

The seven transformers destined for LINDSAYCA CH4 were transported by Biddle Inc. and are currently being stored at the GYSBI Industrial Estate at McDoom. The heavier three of the seven transformers, each weighing 129 metric tons, were offloaded in a tandem lift between Sammy Multilift Services Guyana Inc. and GYSBI. They are now waiting to be transported to the project site at Wales, West Bank Demerara.