In a landmark move to modernize its energy infrastructure, Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has entered into a two-year contract with the Dominican Republic’s InterEnergy Group. The $15.8 million agreement, signed on October 8, 2025, aims to accelerate the transformation of Guyana’s electricity grid, enhance reliability, and advance the country’s transition to a smart grid system. The contract was awarded through a sole-sourced formula, bypassing the initially selected Canadian firm Method4, which later withdrew from the bid. The signing ceremony, attended by key stakeholders including GPL’s Executive Management Head Kesh Nandlall and InterEnergy Chairman Rolando González Bunster, marked a significant step in strengthening regional ties. Under the agreement, InterEnergy will provide supervisory, engineering, and project management consultancy services, ensuring technical compliance, timely execution, and the integration of smart technologies. The partnership also includes technical advisory services for the operation and maintenance of generation assets, audits, and recommendations for improved reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, InterEnergy will lead smart grid integration, conduct technical gap analyses, and develop cost-effective expansion plans. The Guyana government has assured that no GPL employees will lose their jobs as a result of this collaboration. Public Utilities Minister Deodat Indar emphasized the importance of capacity building within GPL, while GPL Chairman Maurice Gajadhar hailed the partnership as a historic milestone in regional cooperation. InterEnergy’s Chairman highlighted the symbolic and strategic value of the agreement, expressing confidence in its potential to drive Guyana’s energy sector forward. The collaboration is part of a broader $400 million project to install a new transmission and distribution system, set for completion by mid-2026.