‘No jobs will be lost’ – Nandlall assures as GPL acquires Skeldon Energy Inc.

A delegation from Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) recently visited the Skeldon Energy Inc. (SEI) facility and power plant following GPL’s acquisition of the company.

The acquisition forms part of the Government of Guyana efforts to consolidate operations and achieve greater cost efficiencies in the energy sector. Cabinet approved GPL’s acquisition of the 55.5 per cent shareholding in SEI previously owned by the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL). Additionally, GPL already owned 44.5 per cent shareholding in SEI.

The delegation included Team Leader of GPL’s Management Committee, Mr. Kesh Nandlall; Director, Mr. Gary Hall; and GPL Berbice Zone Manager, Mr. Ravindra Jagnanan.

SEI currently operates a 10-megawatt (MW) generating engine which contributes electricity to the national grid, supporting GPL’s overall generation capacity and electricity supply.

During the visit, the GPL delegation toured the facility and power plant and met with SEI’s 49 employees to discuss the transition and their integration into GPL’s operations.

Mr. Nandlall assured the employees that no jobs will be lost as a result of the transition, while emphasising that the acquisition will create opportunities for their professional growth and development within GPL.

As part of this commitment, the 49 employees will benefit from training and upskilling opportunities in Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (T&D), and Administrative areas, allowing them to broaden their competencies and contribute to GPL’s wider operations.

GPL said it remains committed to ensuring a smooth transition while maximising operational efficiencies, strengthening its workforce and enhancing the reliability of electricity service across Guyana.