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The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has committed to advancing Guyana’s industrial capacity through the establishment of new estates in Regions Three and Six, with a strong focus on the production of fertiliser, cooking gas, and other essential commodities. The pledge forms part of the party’s 2025 manifesto, launched ahead of the September 1 polls (Department of Public Information).
Central to this vision is the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, scheduled to come on stream by the end of 2026. The 300MW project is expected to halve electricity costs, significantly reducing one of the most persistent barriers to large-scale manufacturing in Guyana. According to the manifesto, the reduction in energy prices will create conditions that make manufacturing ventures competitive not only locally but also on the international stage (Ministry of Natural Resources).
The manifesto outlines that the Wales Industrial Estate on the West Bank of Demerara will be completed over the next five years. The estate is expected to house a wide range of industrial and manufacturing enterprises, including facilities for producing cooking gas sufficient to meet and surpass domestic demand, as well as ammonia and urea for use in agriculture. Plans also include creating a hub for additional manufacturing activities reliant on affordable energy (Ministry of Finance).
In Region Six, a second industrial estate will be developed with similar objectives. The PPP/C has indicated that this facility could support ventures in oil refining, alumina refining, fertiliser production, and the creation of a new petrochemical industry. By partnering with the private sector, the aim is to mobilise investment and accelerate industrial diversification in the Berbice region (Department of Public Information).
The party’s plans also extend to achieving full occupancy at existing estates in Regions Two, Six, Nine, and Ten. Industrial estates at Onderneeming, Belvedere, Lethem, and York are earmarked for further development, with additional estates to be established in response to growing demand. To complement these efforts, a Small Business Development Complex is planned for Georgetown, designed to provide organised spaces and infrastructure for small and medium-sized enterprises (Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce).
The manifesto also notes that mini-industrial and commercial zones will be introduced to accommodate businesses requiring relocation, with the dual aim of supporting economic activity and improving community living standards (Department of Public Information).
The PPP/C frames these initiatives as part of a broader industrialisation strategy, positioning Guyana as a regional hub for energy-driven manufacturing and reducing dependence on imports through expanded local production (Ministry of Natural Resources).
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PPP/C unveils industrial estates plan linked to Gas-to-Energy project
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