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March 27, 2026
Development of Guyana’s critical infrastructure is key to driving massive economic expansion in the oil and gas sector, said President Dr Irfaan Ali.
Speaking on the Energy Perspectives podcast, the President outlined several initiatives the government has already begun addressing in its budgets while highlighting the country’s promising future in oil and gas.
“We have started to address critical infrastructure that is linked to economic expansion, the creation of new wealth, support for the agriculture sector, and, of course, improved efficiency in the transport system,” he said.
The President continued: “But the gap is enormous. To achieve our national objectives, we must establish critical links. Let’s start with our connection to Suriname. That bridge is essential, as it opens up a whole new range of opportunities for us. When you consider the development planned for Palmyra, my estimation is that somewhere in Berbice, we will need a municipal airport similar to Ogle. We will have to develop a municipal airport.”
The Guyanese Head of State also outlined plans to bring the second gas development project to Berbice, Region Six.
“That will attract a number of off-takers, potentially creating a large industrial zone. We will have large-scale investments and power plants, forming an entire economic ecosystem. That is why the municipal airport is necessary. Private investment in real estate and other sectors will naturally follow, and this, in turn, paves the way for a major investment in a deep-water port. We must construct that deep-water port, which will come at a significant cost. We are already exploring this,” he explained.
Regarding Region Five, President Ali highlighted plans to expand roadways and focus heavily on modern agricultural production techniques.
“Of course, Region Five is closely connected to Regions Four and Six, with the development set to take place in Region Six. Then, when you look at the East Bank, you see the Enmore Development Zone – an area for industrial and manufacturing expansion. We already have several major proposals for growth there. Banks DIH, for example, has announced plans for a significant expansion,” the President said.
He also referenced the new Demerara, Mackenzie-Wismar, and Berbice River bridges, as well as the new all-weather road to Sand Hills, which connects to Bartica and positions Region Seven as a major tourism and mining hub.
“And then, when you consider the entire housing development story in Region Four and the expansion taking place on the western side of the Demerara River – with new shore bases, new port facilities, the gas-to-shore project, a new power plant, and all the additional investments – it is clear how these projects interconnect.”
President Ali further noted that two large-scale mines are expected to commence operations by 2028, with Regions Seven and Ten playing crucial roles in supporting these investments and initiatives.
The government is currently reviewing proposals to revitalise Troy Resources’ mines and is planning to develop another municipal airport in Lethem.
Additionally, significant investments are intended to transform Linden into a service town for mining and forestry, while the government is also exploring the feasibility of establishing an aluminium plant there.
The Del Conte Road will also open up new lands for agriculture and housing.
“It’s an exciting future, but it is infrastructure that is structurally linked to economic expansion, growth, integration, and the development of our economy beyond our borders,” the President said.
