Mark Phillips Represents Guyana at OLACDE Energy Meeting in Santo Domingo

Guyana’s renewable energy capacity has risen 623 per cent since 2019, reaching 38.72 MW in 2026, with projects expected to lift it to 77.14 MW by 2031, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said at an energy forum in the Dominican Republic. He said Guyana is combining solar, hydropower and natural gas to cut costs, improve energy security and support low-carbon growth. Phillips also called for regional cooperation on long-term, climate-resilient energy planning.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips will represent Guyana at the 56th OLACDE ministerial meeting in Santo Domingo, where regional leaders will discuss energy security, investment and innovation. Guyana will use the forum to promote its plans for natural gas, renewable energy, grid upgrades and wider electricity access, especially in hinterland and Indigenous communities.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips will represent Guyana at the OLACDE ministerial meeting in Santo Domingo on October 8–9, where regional leaders will discuss energy security, investment and cooperation. Guyana will present its plans for natural gas, renewables, grid upgrades and broader electricity access, including in hinterland and Indigenous communities.