With 10% guaranteed annual return, Guyanese urged to invest in gas bottling & fertiliser projects

The Guyana Government has issued a preliminary call for investors to support two major projects, a cooking gas bottling plant and fertiliser facility, under the Gas-to-Energy initiative at Wales, West Bank Demerara.

The Guyana Government has already received 10 proposals each for the construction of the Gas Bottling and Logistics facility and the Guyana Ammonia and Urea plant, which will utilise natural gas that will be brought onshore via the Gas-to-Energy Phase Two Project.

Now, the Government, through the Office of the Prime Minister, which has oversight for the energy sector, is inviting Preliminary Expressions of Interest from investors to be part of the entities that would be set up for these energy projects.

For the Guyana Ammonia and Urea Plant Inc. (GAUP), which is pegged at US$300 million, the government is targeting investments of up to US$5 million per investor.

Additionally, the Guyana Gas Bottling and Logistics Company Inc. (GGBLC), which is estimated at US$40 million, has a cap of up to US$1 million per investor. However, it was noted that interested parties may indicate higher investment amounts.

Investors can assume a government guarantee of 10% annual return on both projects, which will not be publicly traded companies.

While the government is inviting all interested investors, it noted that preference will be given to Guyanese investors including those in the diaspora.

It was further explained that this is only a preliminary Expression of Interest. Based on the response, Government will structure appropriate details of the investment and make a formal call for investments.

The deadline for submission of interest will be May 15, 2026 and proposals must be sent to the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB).

Meanwhile, with regards to the previous bids received for the construction of the gas bottling and fertiliser plants, the evaluation teams are currently being set up to review the proposals and shortlist the bidders.