The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) has informed that it is currently experiencing a shortfall in generation as a result of an inadequate supply of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO).
See full statement below:
Thursday, October 31, 2019: The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) wishes to inform our customers that we are currently experiencing a shortfall in generation as a result of an inadequate supply of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) resulting from delays in deliveries by our contracted HFO supplier. Consequently, we are operating some of our generating sets, which are dual fired, Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) and Light Fuel Oil (LFO).
Unfortunately, some of the generating sets are not achieving the expected output on the LFO. The reduced output from these generators has adversely impacted the company’s ability to reliably meet demand. GPL expects to receive supplies of HFO over the course of this weekend which will lead to an improvement in the situation.
GPL apologises for any inconvenience that may be caused to our customers as a result of this temporary situation. The company will publish any areas that would be affected.
