Sunday, 22 February, 2026
Guyana is a rapidly evolving energy economy undergoing a transformation driven by recent offshore oil and gas discoveries and a strategic commitment to decarbonise its power sector. The country has historically relied on imported heavy fuel oil and diesel for electricity generation, which has resulted in high unit costs and grid instability. Recognising this, Guyana’s government has adopted long-term renewable energy strategies and the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, which aims to diversify the energy mix by integrating hydropower, solar, wind, and natural gas while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy security.
Large infrastructure investments are underway, most notably the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project — a 300 MW combined-cycle gas turbine plant and integrated natural gas liquids (NGL) facility — designed to transition the power system from expensive imported fuels to cleaner natural gas and, eventually, a lower-carbon mix. This gas-fired baseload will create a platform for further renewables and, in the longer term, potential low-carbon hydrogen production.
Guyana currently has no operational hydrogen production or utilisation infrastructure at present. There are no announced hydrogen projects or public plans for hydrogen deployment as of late 2025. However, Guyana sits between Brazil, the Caribbean, and Atlantic export routes, giving potential logistical advantages if ammonia or synthetic fuels (e-methanol, e-diesel) markets evolve.
Guyana does not yet have a dedicated hydrogen policy or a legal framework.
Guyana does not yet have a dedicated hydrogen policy or a legal framework and definition.
Guyana has significant renewable energy resources that provide an emerging platform for future hydrogen production. Hydropower is a foundational element of Guyana’s renewable strategy, with potential linked to facilities such as the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP) (~165 MW) and smaller hydro schemes (e.g., Moco-Moco, Kumu). These are expected to provide clean, dispatchable power that supports baseload renewables and enhances grid stability.
The government is actively expanding utility-scale solar generation. Under the Guyana Utility Scale Solar Programme (GUYSOL), eight large solar farms totalling ~33 MW are expected to be commissioned in 2025, and solar deployment is projected to continue growing toward ~100 MW by 2030. Additionally, distributed renewable initiatives like the Solar Photovoltaic Home Energy Systems project reached 4.8 MW of installed capacity in 2025 across ten regions, benefiting over 245 communities.
Natural gas from offshore production is being monetised through the Gas-to-Energy project, which will provide cleaner energy than diesel, reduce energy costs, and pave the way for renewables to play a larger role. This emerging gas infrastructure could also serve as a transitional feedstock for future hydrogen pathways (e.g., blue hydrogen) if carbon management strategies are integrated.
Guyana currently does not possess any industrial base suitable for hydrogen technology manufacturing or assembly.
As of late 2025, no operational hydrogen production facilities or explicit green hydrogen projects have been publicly announced in Guyana.
References:
Guyana Energy Agency (GEA). Guyana’s Energy Future is Renewable – Solar, hydro, gas-to-energy updates, LCDS alignment. (2024–2025) https://gea.gov.gy/2024/11/01/guyanas-energy-future-is-renewable/
GE-A / Draft National Energy Policy (Green Paper 2024) – Renewable energy targets, diversification, natural gas transition plan. https://petroleum.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/draft-energy-policy.pdf
UNDP Guyana. Just Energy Transition Seed Funding Initiative Launch – Renewable capacity, workforce, 2040 low-carbon planning. (Feb 2025) https://www.undp.org/guyana/press-releases/united-nations-guyana-launches-just-energy-transition-seed-funding-initiative-advance-low-carbon-development
pv Magazine. 4.8 MW Solar Home Energy Systems Installed in Guyana – Distributed solar & access expansion (2025).https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/07/14/guyana-installs-4-8-mw-of-home-solar-systems/
PVKnowHow. GUYSOL: 8 Solar Farms, ~33 MW Utility-Scale Rollout by 2025. https://www.pvknowhow.com/news/guyana-solar-energy-impressive-expansion-with-8-farms-by-2025/
OilNow.GY. Hydrogen Energy Technology Adoption — Key Considerations for Guyana’s Transition. https://oilnow.gy/featured/hydrogen-energy-technology-adoption-part-i/
Brazil Energy Insight. Guyana Using Oil Revenues to Drive Renewable Energy Expansion – macroeconomic reinvestment into clean energy (2025). https://brazilenergyinsight.com/2025/12/22/guyana-is-using-its-oil-revenues-to-spark-a-renewable-energy-boom/
Offshore Energy Biz. Guyana Approves US $51.2B to Advance Mega Gas-to-Energy Project – infrastructure, baseload supply. (2025) https://www.offshore-energy.biz/guyana-greenlights-51-2-billion-to-move-forward-with-its-mega-gas-to-energy-project/
Guyana Business Journal. Evidence-Based Assessment of Guyana’s Renewable Energy Transition. https://guyanabusinessjournal.com/2025/09/guyanas-renewable-energy-transition-an-evidence-based-assessment/
IRENA. Renewable Energy Country Profile – Guyana. (Statistical data: mix, installed capacity). https://www.irena.org/-/media/Files/IRENA/Agency/Statistics/Statistical_Profiles/South-America/Guyana_South-America_RE_SP.pdf
Macrotrends. Guyana Renewable Energy Share (Historical Trend 2010–2023). https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/guy/guyana/renewable-energy-statistics