How does Guyana generate electricity?

Guyana primarily relies on heavy fuel oil for electricity generation (Figure 9). The vertically integrated, state-owned company called Guyana Power and Light (GPL) controls almost all of the country’s electric power sector.

What is Esso Exploration & Production Guyana?

Esso Exploration and Production Guyana, an affiliate of ExxonMobil, operates the Liza 1 field and produces from a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel called the Liza Destiny. The vessel produces more than 120,000 b/d and has a storage capacity of 1.6 million barrels.

Why is Guyana a good place to invest?

Guyana presents opportunities for investment in renewable energy due to a lack of reliable electricity in its outlying regions. These areas, although having small populations, often have attractive natural resources and locations.

Is Guyana a good country for electricity?

Despite Guyana's potential in hydropower and bagasse-based power generation, Guyana's installed capacity comes primarily from diesel-engine-driven generators. This high use of fossil fuels makes the electric power sector expensive and unreliable; electricity costs average $0.32 per kilowatthour, which is among the highest in the region.

Where is crude oil produced in Guyana?

Crude oil production in Guyana began in December 2019 in the Liza 1 field, ExxonMobil's first offshore discovery in the country. Esso Exploration and Production Guyana, an affiliate of ExxonMobil, operates the Liza 1 field and produces from a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel called the Liza Destiny.

Is Guyana a good place to invest in hydropower?

Guyana is exploring other hydropower developments due to its extensive river networks to meet the growing energy demands of the country. The government offers tax concessions and capital write-offs for hydropower investments in addition to wind and solar farm investments.