CARICOM Energy Month 2025: PM Phillips highlights Guyana’s renewable energy push

– says country to be a regional leader in clean energy

Guyana is positioning itself as a regional leader in clean energy, aligning its national development agenda with CARICOM’s shared goals for a low-carbon future.
This was emphasised by Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips in his message marking the observance of CARICOM Energy Month 2025.
According to the PM, the Caribbean Community’s energy sector is experiencing a profound transformation.
“The Caribbean Community’s energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation. This annual observance presents a timely opportunity to reflect on the region’s immense renewable energy potential and the progress over the years, address critical energy challenges, and reaffirm our commitment to the energy transition through the accelerated deployment of renewable energy,” he said.
Highlighting Guyana’s renewable energy progress, the PM pointed to major projects under the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, aimed at delivering a resilient, low-carbon energy future.

“With a strong commitment to sustainability, Guyana is redefining its resilient low-carbon energy future through robust investments and policies to scale up the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and expand electric mobility nationwide, spanning multiple sectors, including power generation, health, telecommunications, transportation, agriculture, infrastructure, and education,” PM Phillips stated.
Additionally, he also pointed out that the country expects to add more than 500 megawatts (MW) of clean energy by 2030, through hydropower, solar farms, solar mini-grids, and the Gas-to-Energy project, while extending energy access to hinterland communities.
“Under the LCDS 2030, Guyana is implementing an Energy Supply Matrix that integrates solar, hydropower, natural gas, and wind energy. This diverse energy mix will add more than 500 MW of new capacity of cleaner energy by 2030,” he noted.

The Gas-to-Energy project in Wales, Region Three, involves a 300 MW combined-cycle gas turbine power plant and an integrated Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) facility, designed to supply clean, affordable, and reliable energy. It is to this end that the Prime Minister stated that the natural gas project is the largest investment in Guyana’s electricity sector.
“This natural gas project is the largest investment in Guyana’s electricity sector and the country’s most substantial Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to date. The project is considerably advanced, with full operation expected by 2026,” the Prime Minister added.
He also noted that Guyana recently commissioned two small hydropower stations – the 0.7 mw Moco Moco Hydropower Station and the 1.5 MW Kumu Hydropower Station in Region Nine – and a third 0.15 MW station in Region Eight is expected soon.
PM Phillips emphasised the role of Guyana in CARICOM’s broader energy transition.

“As the Caribbean Community transitions away from fossil fuel reliance toward more sustainable energy pathways, the focus remains on innovating systems, supporting sustainable investments, and adopting renewable energy solutions. This transition, tailored to each member state’s unique needs, aims to provide equitable energy access and deliver benefits for an inclusive and prosperous, low-carbon future for all CARICOM members,” he said.
He added that lessons from Guyana’s renewable energy agenda are informing regional electrification efforts, contributing to shared benefits across CARICOM.
“The choices we make today as a united Caribbean Community will shape the trajectory of our economies and the well-being of future generations. The most promising path forward is to embrace the opportunities of CARICOM’s sustainable energy transition,” PM Phillips concluded.