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Guyana Energy Agency Annual Report 2014 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................. 2 1.0 Review of Activities: Energy & Energy Statistics Division ........................................... 6 1.1 Petroleum-Based Imports .......................................................................................... 6 1.2 Consumption of Petroleum Products ...................................................................... 8 1.3 Acquisition Cost and Retail Prices............................................................................ 9 1.4 Research .................................................................................................................... 13 1.5 Energy Access Project ............................................................................................. 19 1.6 The Energy Resource Institute (TERI) ...................................................................... 22 1.7 Solar Energy .............................................................................................................. 23 1.8 Hydropower .............................................................................................................. 28 1.9 Wind Energy .............................................................................................................. 30 Bio-Energy .............................................................................................................. 33 1.10 Replacement of
 Photosensors ............................................................................ 35 1.11 Energy Efficient Street Lights ............................................................................... 35 1.12 1.13 Energy Assessments/Audits ................................................................................. 36 1.14 Caricom Energy Week ......................................................................................... 39 Information Dissemination and Awareness Activities ...................................... 44 1.15 2.0 Legal & Licensing Division ........................................................................................... 53 2.1 Petrol Filling Station Inspections .............................................................................. 54 2.2 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Regulations 2014........................................ 55 3.0 Review of Activities: Fuel Marking Division ............................................................... 56 3.1 Sample Analysis ........................................................................................................ 56 3.2 Analysis by Site .......................................................................................................... 58 3.3 Analysis of Test Results .............................................................................................. 59 3.4 Quantity of Illegal Fuel Seized ................................................................................
60 3.5 Volume Analysis ........................................................................................................ 60 3.6 Prosecutions .............................................................................................................. 61 4.0 Review of Activities: Administration and Human Resource Division ..................... 63 4.1 Professional Development ...................................................................................... 63 4.2 Administration and Infrastructural Enhancement ............................................... 67 5.0 Review of Activities: Finance Division ........................................................................ 68 Appendix: Legislation, Mandate and Overview of the Divisions ................................... 69 Legislation ........................................................................................................................... 69 Energy & Energy Statistics Division ............................................................................... 71 Legal & Licensing Division ............................................................................................. 72 Fuel Marking Division ..................................................................................................... 73 Administration and Human Resource Division ........................................................... 74 Finance Division
74 Finance Division .............................................................................................................. 74 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A total of 4,934,807 barrels of petroleum-based products was imported in 2014 representing an average of 13,520 barrels per day.
This represents a 4.05% increase when compared to 2013.

Petroleum imports for the year were acquired at a cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value of US$561,633,697, representing a decrease of 2.7% from that of the previous year.

Fifty-one percent (51%) or 1,749,883 barrels (4,794 bpd) of total imports were obtained under the PetroCaribe Agreement during 2014.

There were increases in the consumption of Mogas, Gasoil, Kerosene and LPG with reductions in the consumption of Avjet, Fuel oil and Avgas.
Notably, consumption of gasoil (diesel), mogas (gasoline) and domestic kerosene increased by 7.22%, 5.62% and 13.79%, respectively.

The average cost per barrel of petroleum-based imports decreased from US$121.71 in 2013 to US$113.72 in 2014, a decrease of 6.57%.

This downward trend also continued for the average unit CIF value for each petroleum product.
There were decreases of 6.94%, 6.03% and 10.11% in the average unit CIF value (US$/bbl) for Mogas (gasoline), Gasoil (diesel) and Jet fuel/Kerosene, respectively.

In addition, the average unit CIF value for Fuel oil, Aviation Gasoline (avgas) and LPG (cooking gas) also decreased by 9.67%, 3.26% and 1.28%, respectively.
Engineers of the GEA conducted research in a number of areas: hydropower, low sulphur diesel, compressed natural gas, energy potential from rice husk, gasification systems, energy efficient wood stoves, cool roof, sun pipe, demand side management, refrigerant replacement, solar powered and energy efficient street lights.
GEA assisted Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in the monitoring and follow-up of various energy projects, helping to identify and repair non-functioning solar photovoltaic installations across Guyana.

GEA’s Engineers provided technical support to a number of organizations including NAREI, Hydromet, National Ozone Unit, GTI, GWI, Region 1 Administration, National Parks Commission, etc.
1,105.88 kW of solar photovoltaic capacity was documented as being the total installed capacity in Guyana producing an estimated 2,009.1 MWh of energy annually.

Building on the experiences of GEA’s solar PV grid-tied system, GEA provided technical support to the National Parks Commission towards the installation of a 15.84 kWp grid tie photovoltaic system at a cost of G$11.7 million.
The system will produce about 20.89 MWh of energy annually, saving the Commission approximately G$1.3 million and avoiding 15,876.4 kg of CO2 emissions annually.

2 The Amaila Falls Hydroelectric Project remains a priority and the flagship of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS).

The Project is currently being reconfigured since the withdrawal of Sithe Global in 2013.
His Excellency President Donald Ramotar announced on December 31, 2014 that Norway had transferred US$80 million to the Inter-American Development Bank to fund part of Guyana’s equity share in the project.

Within months it is expected to achieve financial closure and commence construction.

Ten (10) visits were conducted at eight (8) sites in four different Regions during the year 2014.
GEA finalised a prioritised list of Hydropower sites which were entered, along with all Hydromet stations, into a GIS data base (QGIS) for graphical representation and to guide future decision making processes.

The prioritised list was used to help identify and select six priority sites for hydrological monitoring.

Kumu Falls, Region 9, with an estimated potential of 0.1MW has been outfitted with water level logger as part of GEA’s efforts to prepare a feasibility study for the site.
GEA’s Engineers continued to evaluate and assess the wind energy potential in Guyana through the rehabilitation and relocation of existing wind measuring stations.

More than 40 kW wind power installed capacity has been recorded.
After the commissioning of the bio-ethanol demonstration plant at the Albion Sugar Estate in 2013, the Bio-Ethanol E-10 fuel produced at GuySuCo’s Albion Estate was formally launched for trial run in a number of vehicles, with the expectation that before the end of 2014, approximately 25 vehicles would be routinely utilizing the fuel, but moreover, the pilot plan developing in the future, towards the production of commercially available blended fuel.
With support from the Work Services Group, a total of 1,950 defective photosensors on street lights were replaced as part of GEA’s efforts to conserve energy, translating into annual energy savings of about G$118.8 million.

In 2014, GEA replaced 41 inefficient street lights with energy efficient LED replacements to conserve energy, reduce energy costs, improve the quality of street lighting and provide an opportunity to assess the LED street lights.
The replacements would accrue annual energy savings of about G$1.9 million GEA completed Energy Consumption Assessments of 63 buildings in the last three years along with the change-out of inefficient lighting at 15 buildings.

While conducting the energy assessments, an under-sized transformer was identified and GPL effected a suitable replacement.

Support was also offered to a pensioner in reducing energy consumption in her home.
3 The annual Energy Week was celebrated by CARICOM member states under the theme “Achieving Climate, Environmental and Economic Resilience through Sustainable Energy”.

Guyana Energy Agency planned and executed several activities including an in-house quizz, school presentations, poster board activity, energy seminar, essay competition, art competition, a series of radio quizzes, energy forum for students and distrubution of children’s Energy Activity Booklet.
The activities served to fulfill part of GEA’s mandate by disseminating information essential to improving public awareness on sustainable energy, conservation and overall efficiency.

The Agency issued a total of 1,459 licences to importers, wholesalers, retailers, consumer installations and bulk transportation carriers of petroleum and petroleum products during 2014.
GEA, in 2012, began the drafting of two Standards for the transportation of petroleum and petroleum products by bulk transportation carriers and road tanker wagons.

A technical Committee was convened early in 2014 and met periodically to review the standards.

Guyana National Bureau of Standard (GNBS), in collaboration with the GEA, held national consultations at Anna Regina, Bartica, New Amsterdam, Linden and Georgetown.

The standards are expected to be finalized in 2015.
The Petroleum and Petroleum Products Regulations, initially published in 2004, was revised and re-published in the Gazette on December 23, 2014.

The purpose of incorporate specific provisions relating to Bulk the amendment was to Transportation Carriers.

The period of licence is now aligned with the business need and may be suspended or cancelled at any time, for cause.

The period granted will be relative to the combined storage capacity of the site, taken as an indicator of the level of investment.
Under the Fuel Marking Programme, a total of 12,970 sites were visited during the year.

2,200 sites were sampled at least once.

51 (2%) of the sites sampled at least once were found with significant dilution (defined as more than 50%) in at least one tank.

From 2006 to 2014, the percentage of sites found with significant dilution in at least one tank has progressively decreased from 34% in 2006 to 2% in 2013.
With support from the Task Force on Fuel Smuggling and Contraband, chaired by the Minister of Home Affairs, the Fuel Marking Programme recorded eight (8) convictions in 2014.

Seventeen new charges were filed, an increase from nine in 2013.

Three matters were also dismissed in 2014 of which one was appealed.

At the end of 2014, there were fifteen matters continuing before the Magistrates’ Courts throughout Guyana.
Compensation was accepted in four matters in 2014 under Section 33A Guyana Energy Agency Act 1997 as amended by Section 8 4 Guyana Energy Agency (Amendment) Act 2011, a reduction from seven matters in 2013.
GEA participated and facilitated many information dissemination and awareness activities which enabled interaction with members of the public, students and various organizations to provide lectures, seminars, information brochures, press releases, newspaper pull-outs, radio and TV infomercials with energy conservation tips.
The staff of the Agency benefited from training and workshops in several areas, through the conduct of 35 training programmes benefitting 205 Officers: aviation fuel handling and quality control, licensing Regulations, fire safety, bio-energy, hydropower, renewable energy, energy management for socio-economic development, energy assessments/audits, renewable energy, energy efficiency, sexual harassment, human resource development, communications, laboratory standards, swimming, accounting, supervisory management, occupational safety and health, defensive driving, auditing, first aid, personnel practices, investigation and intelligence gathering.
5 1.0 Review of Activities: Energy & Energy Statistics Division 1.1 Petroleum-Based Imports For the year 2014, the Division facilitated the importation of one hundred and eighteen (118) shipments of petroleum-based products on Guyana’s behalf, an increase from one hundred and one (101) shipments in the previous year.

Fifty- three (53) shipments were lifted under the Petrocaribe Agreement while sixty-five (65) shipments were lifted from Petrotrin, Trinidad 1 .
It was observed that the distribution of volumes of similar products (Mogas, Gasoil, Avjet/Kero and Fuel oil) from PDVSA and Petrotrin remained unchanged in 2014 when compared to the previous year.
Year 2012 2013 2014 PDVSA % 76% 51% 51% bpd 6,915 4,376 4,794 Petrotrin % 24% 49% 49% bpd 2,212 4,192 4,563 Comparison of the quantity of fuel shipments (measured in barrels per day) imported from PDVSA and Petrotrin for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014 Under the Petrocaribe Agreement, 1,749,883 barrels were imported during 2014, representing a 9.55% increase when compared to volumes in 2013.
However, this increase in volume in 2014 was not accompanied by increases in total shipment free on board (FOB) value and long-term financing portion which decreased by 0.86% and 4.38%, respectively.

The decline is primarily due to falling oil prices on the international market.

1 Shipments relate solely to Mogas, Gasoil, Avjet/Kerosene and Fuel oil.

6 YearNo.
of ShipmentsPetroCaribe Imports (BBLS)Total Shipment FOB Value US$ Financed Portion US$200723640,89561,280,208.4827,261,993.84 2008391,419,868157,368,354.5580,096,309.65 2009251,079,25276,352,580.7332,853,436.32 2010251,022,90789,233,164.9044,836,346.06 2011351,451,843175,776,131.35105,140,994.29 2012672,378,982298,812,764.74178,830,961.05 2012 (Spot)4151,92518,720,660.61-2013441,597,341193,100,300.02115,206,051.20 2014531,749,883191,446,541.18110,155,890.54 Total31511,492,8961,262,090,706.56694,381,982.96 Guyana, for the year 2014, imported approximately 4,794 barrels per day (bpd) from Venezuela.
While Importation from Venezuela accelerated significantly during the latter half of 2014, weaker demand during the first six months, logistical challenges and PDVSA’s strict interpretation of the Petrocaribe Agreement prevented roll-over of unused volumes into subsequent months.

This inability to have the unused volumes transferred, created some new challenges since fluctuations in demand are more pronounced on a monthly basis.
Generally, efforts to make use of the unutilised volumes were not overwhelmingly successful but GEA was able to negotiate to have the unused Gasoil for December transferred to nominations in January 2015.

Additionally, there have been concerns about the reliability of supplies from PDVSA.
During a visit to PDVSA in February 2014, a Guyanese delegation was informed that the state entity currently has a deficit situation with their clients where the supply of products is insufficient to meet all their commitments.

It should be noted, however, that PDVSA has often made considerable efforts to maintain the monthly supply quota of 5,200 bpd and the volumes lifted have been within the 10% margin of tolerance stipulated in the Sales Contract.
The total petroleum imports recorded an overall increase of 4.05% with a total of 4,934,807 barrels of petroleum-based products imported and an average of 13,520 barrels per day.

There were increases in the importation of Mogas (gasoline), Gasoil (diesel), Kerosene and LPG (cooking gas) during the year while imports for Avjet (jet fuel), Fuel oil and Avgas (aviation gasoline) decreased.

This trend was also observed at the market level with the oil companies.
7 20132014% changeMogas1,110,801 1,174,006 5.69%Gasoil1,950,196 2,139,198 9.69%Kero79,798 86,930 8.94%Avjet82,770 70,196 -15.19%Fuel oil1,325,315 1,257,255 -5.14%LPG183,786 197,449 7.43%Avgas9,926 9,774 -1.53%Total 4,742,592 4,934,807 4.05%TOTAL IMPORTS (BBLS)January-December - 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,500,000MogasGasoilKeroAvjetFuel oilLPGAvgas20132014 1.2 Consumption of Petroleum Products Consumption of petroleum products was calculated based on opening stock, closing stock and import volumes for the year.
Consumption = Opening stock + Import volumes – Closing Stock Sales data received from Guyoil and consumption data from the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) and Bosai Minerals Group (Guyana) Inc. (BOSAI) was also incorporated in the calculation of total consumption.

A total of 4,953,944 barrels of petroleum-based products was consumed in 2014 with an average of 13,572 barrels per day.

This represents a 4.07% increase when compared to 20132.
There were increases in the consumption of Mogas, Gasoil, Kerosene and LPG while consumption of Avjet, Fuel oil and Avgas declined for the year.

The increase in gasoline consumption for 2014 can be attributed to an increase in motor vehicle registration while the increase in LPG consumption suggests more use of LPG as a cooking fuel.

Notwithstanding a minor decrease in importation in gold production, diesel from Trawlers’ Association and contraction consumption increased.
The rise in diesel consumption correlates with increases in importation from the oil companies as well as diesel consumption from large duty-free consumers (specifically, GPL and BCGI).

The growth in the agriculture 2 Gasoil and Fuel oil purchased locally by GPL from the oil companies were discounted to avoid double counting.
8 201220132014% changeMogas1,140,119 1,150,201 1,214,868 5.62%Gasoil2,085,172 1,968,022 2,110,143 7.22%Kero91,122 75,601 86,023 13.79%Avjet138,787 85,302 77,309 -9.37%Fuel oil1,190,973 1,275,935 1,258,669 -1.35%LPG180,565 194,298 197,121 1.45%Avgas12,333 11,005 9,813 -10.83%Total 4,839,071 4,760,364 4,953,944 4.07%Bpd13,222 13,042 13,572 4.07%January - DecemberTOTAL CONSUMPTION (BBLS) - 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,500,000MogasGasoilKeroAvjetFuel oilLPGAvgasBBLSTotal Consumption201420132012 sector, namely the production boom in the rice industry, is an important factor for this increase.
It may also presumably result from decreased availability of smuggled fuel due to the success of the monitoring and enforcement activities of the Fuel Marking Programme.

Fuel oil consumption can be linked to a decrease in imports of this product for this year.

Limitations on fuel oil supply quota from PDVSA, Venezuela (under the Petrocaribe Agreement) and the level of opening stock for 2014 may have been underlying causes for the reduction.
Furthermore, decline in Fuel oil consumption correlates with a contraction in the manufacturing sector (outside of rice and sugar production) and the bauxite mining sector3.

The reduction of Avjet is as a result of decline in sales which may, in part, be due to a fall in the number of international airline carriers and disruptions in flight travel.

Conversely, the increase in Kerosene may be attributed to a transfer from the decline in use of Avjet.
Avgas imports have also reduced, primarily due to moderate traffic at Ogle International Airport.

Moreover, the prevalence of turbine engines in aircrafts has led to a decrease in imported Avgas volumes for CAMS.
1.3 Acquisition Cost and Retail Prices Petroleum for 2014, imports which amounted to 4,934,807 barrels, were acquired at a cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value US$561,633,697, representing a decrease of 2.70% from acquisition cost in 2014. of 3 Mid-year Report (2014), Ministry of Finance 9 CIF VALUEBBLSLTRSUS$19943,095,728492,180,508 72,067,91219953,624,053576,177,314 85,161,13019963,711,893590,142,732 100,696,60919974,093,677650,841,425 107,727,23319984,125,765655,943,000 78,539,49919994,137,266657,771,510 99,704,39120003,924,614623,962,606 143,277,97420013,834,651609,659,659 123,373,52120023,865,505614,565,043 122,643,68420033,980,199632,799,898 153,193,96620043,901,760620,329,117 185,702,25520053,546,069563,778,872 240,663,14720063,179,925 505,566,736 251,594,083 20073,910,234 621,676,373 325,461,550 20083,727,410 592,609,734 410,442,230 20093,872,679 615,705,616 282,073,925 20104,152,412 660,179,527 376,761,853 20114,298,336 683,379,591 548,264,213 20124,875,568 775,102,847 599,946,823 2013 (revised)4,742,592 754,011,862 577,217,140 20144,938,855 760,520,985 561,633,697 TOTAL78,600,33612,496,383,9704,884,513,138VOLUME For 2014, Gasoil was the most imported product representing 43% of total imports and a CIF value amounting to 46% of total acquisition expense 4.
Fuel oil and Mogas followed Gasoil, reflecting 26% and 24% of total imports, respectively, with corresponding CIF values amounting to 21% and 26% of total acquisition costs, respectively.

The remaining products (Kerosene, Avjet, LPG and Avgas) constituted no more than 7% of total imports and total acquisition costs.

4 Gasoil CIF value was estimated for volumes used by the Trawler Association in 2014.
10 050,000,000100,000,000150,000,000200,000,000250,000,000300,000,000350,000,000400,000,000450,000,000500,000,000550,000,000600,000,000650,000,0000500,0001,000,0001,500,0002,000,0002,500,0003,000,0003,500,0004,000,0004,500,0005,000,00019941996199820002002200420062008201020122014US$BBLSTotal Imports 1994 to 2014VOLUMECIF VALUE TOTAL IMPORTS BY PRODUCTS FOR THE YEAR2014PRODUCTS VOLUMEC.I.F VALUELTRSBBLS US$MOGAS: UNLEADED186,652,1031,174,006143,806,446GASOIL (0.5S)/DIESEL340,105,2662,139,198260,334,967KERO13,820,69886,93010,819,182AVJET11,160,27370,1968,744,200FUELOIL199,887,5621,257,255116,133,335AVGAS32,035,4199,7742,011,612L.P.G1,553,942201,49719,783,956TOTAL785,215,2614,938,855561,633,697 The average cost per barrel of petroleum-based imports decreased from US$121.71 in 20135 to US$113.72 in 2014, a decrease of 6.57%.
This downward trend also continued for the average unit CIF value for each There were petroleum product.

decreases of 6.94%, 6.03% and 10.11% in the average unit CIF value (US$/bbl) for Mogas (gasoline), Gasoil (diesel) and fuel/Kerosene Jet respectively.

In addition, the average unit CIF value for Fuel oil, Aviation Gasoline (avgas) and LPG (cooking gas) also decreased by 9.67%, 3.26% and 1.28%, respectively.
CIF prices peaked in May for Kero/Avjet and in June for Mogas, Gasoil and Fuel oil which corresponds with steadily rising crude oil prices during the first six months of the year.

The average6 prices for refined products reached a high in mid-June 2014 but the end of December 2014.

Notwithstanding minor fluctuations, prices were fairly stable from July to late September 2014.

However, prices reduced rapidly approaching the beginning of the fourth quarter.
In fact, there was a 41% decrease from US$103.12 to about fell by approximately 49% at 5 Revision was subsequently made to Mogas CIF Value.

6 Average of Mogas (Unleaded 89), Gasoil (No.

2), Avjet/Kero (Jet 54 grade) and Residual Fuel oil (No.

6 3%).
6 3%).

11 MOGAS: UNLEADED24%GASOIL (0.5S)/DIESEL43%KERO2%AVJET1%FUELOIL26%AVGAS0%L.P.G4%Percentage of Total Imports0.0050.00100.00150.00200.00250.0019941996199820002002200420062008201020122014Unit CIF Value of Petroleum Imports MOGASGASOILJET A-1/KEROFUELOILAVGASL.P.G US$60.97 per barrel during the period September 30 to December 31, 2014.
This decline mirrored a similar trend for crude oil prices as the West Texas Intermediate fell from US$106.67 in mid-June 2014 and arrived at US$54.61 on December 31, 2014.

According the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (2014)7, crude oil prices fell as a result of increases in U.S. production and weaker-than-expected non-U.S. global demand, even in light of substantial disruptions to OPEC supply.
Earlier in 2014, near-record Saudi production had helped offset high levels of OPEC supply disruptions.

Moreover, the return of Libyan oil production to the market in late September, along with a weaker outlook for global oil demand, led to excess supply which placed downward pressure on prices.

Retail prices for Mogas (gasoline), Gasoil (diesel) and Kerosene decreased during 2014 by an average of 0.59 percent.
Specifically, average retail price for gasoline and diesel decreased by 0.91% and 0.88%, respectively.

Also, the average retail price for domestic kerosene rose marginally by 0.08% while the average retail price for cooking gas (LPG) increased by 3.17%.

7 U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 2014.

This Week in Petroleum: Weak demand, plentiful supply drive recent decline in oil prices.
[Online] Available at: http://www.eia.gov/petroleum/weekly/archive/2014/140924/includes/analysis_print.cfm [Accessed 24 October 2014].

12 - 50 100 150 200 25019941996199820002002200420062008201020122014G$/LitreAverage Retail Prices By ProductKEROMOGASGASOIL 1.4 Research 1.4.1 Hydropower: Micro Turbine Units Hydropower Support Engineers conducted research on Micro Turbine units.

Essential data requirements such as power, flow, head, frequency, voltage, phases, etc.

were provided to suppliers.


Quotations were received from four suppliers from China, and a Canadian Supplier and comparisons were made.

Engineers are presently soliciting quotations from other manufactures with the objective of determining costs for micro and pico-sized hydropower systems.

1.4.2 Hydropower: Water Level Instrument With the aim of collecting water level data at Kumu Falls, Region 9, Hydropower and Support subsequently installed the Junior LT M10 F30 water level recorder.
Engineers procured 1.4.3 Low Sulphur Diesel Currently, diesel fuel imported in Guyana from traditional suppliers (Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname and Venezuela) contains a sulphur content of a maximum of 5000 ppm (wt.

of 0.5%).

However, there are plans to produce low sulphur diesel and ultra low sulphur diesel (ULSD) in Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname by the end of 2014.
A research paper was done to understand the general sulphur content limits in diesel, cost of reducing fuel sulphur, benefits and risks of low sulphur and ULSD, global trends, diesel importation in Guyana from 1994 to 2013 and recommendations on the way forward.
1.4.4 Compressed Natural Gas: An option for the transportation Sector The Transportation sector consumes about 38% of total petroleum products and is the country's largest energy user, since it is driven mainly by the need for gasoline (mogas) and diesel (gasoil) due primarily to the growing vehicle fleet in the country.

13 from As concerns over harmful emissions vehicles increase, vehicles that run on alternate fuel sources will become increasingly important.
For the aforementioned reasons, a research on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an option has completed.

been CNG is used traditional gasoline/internal in combustion engine automobiles that have been modified or in vehicles which were manufactured for CNG use.

1.4.5 Rice Husk Research Guyana’s heavy reliance on imported fossil-based fuels requires, among other initiatives, research, study, analysis, demonstration and implementation of sustainable energy sources to ensure the country’s energy security.
As such, a study was initiated and completed by the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) to investigate the energy potential of rice husk biomass in Guyana.

A summary of the key finding are tabulated below: Total existing mills (No.)

Total mills in working condition (No.)

Total milling Facilities (No.)
Capacity range (MT/hr) Total paddy processed annually (MT) Total Estimated Rice husk generated (MT) Total rice husk utilized (%) Uses of rice husk Total rice husk discarded (%) Methods of rice husk disposal 80 72 67 0.5 - 15 611,348.60 122,311.90 47 Parboiling, drying electricity and generation 53 Dumping and burning Estimated energy value of discarded rice husk (kWh) Total CO2 contribution from discarded rice husk (kg) 31,756,364.03 24,199,495.41 14 1.4.6 Gasification System GEA’s Engineers conducted research on a 20kW Gasification System with the view of proposing a demonstration biomass project using wood waste.
Essential data requirement such as moisture content, feed stock consumption, frequency, voltage, etc.

were provided to suppliers.

Quotations were received from four suppliers from USA, India and Germany and a spread sheet was developed in order to make effective comparisons.

This venture will afford the wood processing community, the GEA and other stakeholders the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the implications of biomass gasifier technology.
A pilot demonstration unit will exemplify the opportunities for biomass power generation and will help to reduce barriers associated with the use of renewable energy.

1.4.7 Energy Efficient Wood Stove Testing The two (2) Energy Efficient wood stoves provided by TERI utilize forced draft by means of a fan to inject air into the combustion chamber.

The stove consists of a single metal chamber that can cater to the cooking requirements of a family of up to 7 members.
Fuel wood, agriculture residue and cattle dung cake can be used as fuel for this stove.

The power charger has dual charging mode (both AC/ grid power supply and solar power supply) to cater for households in rural un-electrified areas.

Quality components have been used to make the stove’s performance long lasting.

Stainless steel has been used to fabricate the stove’s body and 12 V, 2.2 Ah lithium ion batteries have been used to power the fan.
15 The Energy Efficient wood stove is capable of reducing firewood consumption by about 50% and reduce smoke by about 70%.

In an effort to further understand and test the stoves, GEA has procured 100 of the stoves to be deployed in 10 villages in 2015.

1.4.8 Cool Roof A cool roof is one that has been designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof.
Cool roofs can be achieved by a coating of a highly reflective type of paint (usually bright white in color) that protects the roof surface from ultra- violet (UV) light, chemical damage and corrosion.

Cool roofs reduce the roof surface temperature by up to 37 degrees Celsius, thereby reducing the heat the transferred building below.
This helps to reduce energy costs (by keeping interior cooler), improve occupant comfort, cut maintenance costs and air conditioning replacement costs and increase the lifetime of the roof.

Beyond the building itself, cool roofs can also benefit the environment, especially when many buildings in a community have them, thereby reducing local air temperature (sometimes referred to as the urban heat island effect).
into With the aim of understanding the impact of cool roof, part of GEA’s roof was painted white.

1.4.9 Updated Manuals for Energy Efficient Wood Stoves and Biodigesters Manuals for the Energy Efficient Wood Stoves and Biodigesters were updated based on experiences garnered from additional installations.

In some cases more local visuals/illustrations were added to the manuals to make them easier to understand.
16 1.4.10 Demand Side Management Program GEA compiled a draft Demand Side Management (DSM) programme for Guyana which targeted five specific components; Public Awareness and Training, Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Monitoring and Evaluation.
The DSM programme can promote the viability of selected energy savings and efficiency in the commercial sector, the technical and financial feasibility of installing alternative and renewable energy sources in the commercial building sector, a residential programme to develop information on potential for energy savings, assess potential energy savings in the industrial sector and develop a strategy for implementation, and develop a monitoring and evaluation system to strengthen the implementation, performance and assess the results of the various DSM actions.
The draft was sent to Guyana Power and Light Inc. 1.4.11 Measurement of Induction lamps Engineers from the Guyana Energy Agency conducted measurements on induction lamps installed at the GUYSUCO Estate Road, East Coast Demerara.

output measurements were done using digital the illuminance/light meter.

The induction lamps were a donation from The Energy Research Institute (TERI).
agency’s Light sufficient Measured luminance levels under the induction luminaire revealed that illumination was attained to meet the standard for street lighting requirements in the city of Georgetown.

The spread of the luminaire was found to be over 85 feet where acceptable levels of lighting were achieved.
1.4.12 Assistance to Hydromet GEA’s Energy Engineer assisted the Guyana Meteorological Service at its Doppler radar station to test, identify and rectify an electrical problem the station was experiencing.

The earthing issue was identified as the cause for the damage to telecommunication equipment.

Tests were carried out with an Amp-probe power 17 logger that was acquired by the GEA for conducting energy assessments and is capable of earth fault detection.
It was first suspected by engineers of the Meteorological Service that the main chemical grounding was the cause of the fault.

However, after the GEA Engineer conducted initial inspections and tested the main grounding, this was ruled out.

Further inspections and testing at different parts of the facility were conducted and it was found that the main telecommunication cable grounding system indicated a fault.

Upon inspection it was found to be disconnected in an area that was hard to diagnose.
The cable was reconnected and based on follow-up reports, the electrical problem has been rectified.

1.4.13 Assistance to NAREI to setup Weather Stations National Agriculture Research Extension and Institute (NAREI) acquired seven solar-powered Davis weather stations with capability of measuring solar radiation, wind speed and direction, rainfall, dew point, heat index, barometric pressure and humidity.

The GEA engineers provided support to NAREI’s staff to help configure and install the stations.
The stations are to be installed at different locations on the coast and the information would be collected wirelessly.

1.4.14 Refrigerant Replacement Pilot Guyana Energy Agency, in collaboration with the National Ozone Unit, commenced a pilot project to compare energy efficiency of R-290 with R-22 in air-conditioner systems.
The objectives are to assess the: - economic benefits or non- benefits - environmental benefits - effect of the R-290 on energy consumption safety factors - - need for building capacity - challenges to adopting the technology.

of pressure, The measurements temperature, current and voltage readings were completed in 2014.

The next step of the exercise is to change out the R22 refrigerant with the R290 refrigerant and conduct measurements.
18 1.5 Energy Access Project The Energy Access at community level for Millennium Development Goals (MDG) achievement in Hinterland area Project, a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Project, implemented by Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), aims to provide energy services, electricity or cleaner fuels in rural areas to all Hinterland villages at the community level by 2015.
Some objectives of this project were to: - Promote and demonstrate the use of Solar Cookers - Promote the use of Energy Efficient Cook Stoves identified and tested - - Install Bio-digesters for cooking purposes Implement a pilot project in two selected communities based on the results of an energy needs survey.
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), in 2103, had assisted OPM in the promotion and distribution of 507 solar cooking stoves, the construction and demonstration of five (5) energy efficient wood stoves and the installation of two (2) bio-digesters in five (5) communities, namely Shulinab and Rupertee (Region 9), Powaikoru (Region 1), Kangaruma (Region 7) and Tuseneng (Region 8).

Pilot projects were implemented at Kanuballi, Region 1 and Kako, Region 7.
Follow-up visit to Kako Village, Region 7 A follow-up visit to Kako, Region 7, was conducted in 2014 to inspect the solar PV installation at the Kako Health Center.

This system comprised a 1,680Wp solar PV array with a 1000Ah battery bank.

Checks were made on the operation of the system and to identify the frequency of maintenance activities.

The maintenance on the system was found to be conducted as planned by the persons previously trained.
Checks were also done on the wiring installations to ensure that none of the connections were loose or faulty.

GEA’s also Engineers checked on the energy efficient wood stoves previously constructed.

At the time of the visit, the the stove condition of it was suggested being regularly (which was confirmed by the school’s headmistress), stove however, showed signs of severe used that the 19 cracking due to poor or no maintenance.
The visiting team made attempts to repair the stove, however the team was faced with the same problem as with the construction of the stove, that is, no one was willing or made time, to fetch the mud, even though the stove was being used on a daily basis and very helpful (according to the kitchen’s staff and headmistress).

The stoves built at the volunteer’s homes were completely dry and showed very little signs of cracking.
All the stoves were already being used, the visiting team even observed a few of the stoves being used by the volunteers for meal preparation.

The end users of the stoves found them to be very beneficial and were satisfied with their performance, one of the volunteers even got rid of their old fireside completely.

Rupertee: The digester that was previously built was rendered non-operational after the plastic tube was punctured.
The damaged biodigester was removed, pit cleared and a new assembly was placed in the pit for filling.

The team constructed and replaced one biodigester at Rupertee.

20 Assembling the biodigester plastic the status of Shulinab: The team carried a routine visit to check on the biodigester installed at the school’s kitchen.

From a visual inspection, the digester seems to be filled with biogas which suggests that it was the being surroundings were relatively clear of vegetation.
The team also spoke with one of the kitchen staff who reported that the digester and stoves were fully functional.

The visiting team was satisfied with the current status of the digester and applauded the efforts of the kitchen staff in keeping the biodigester functioning.

The staff were encouraged to continue their good work.

recharged and UNDP Assessment GEA accompanied a consultant contracted by UNDP to conduct an assessment on the stove project implemented in 2012.
Visits were made to two villages in Region 9 (Rupertee and Shulinab).

Meetings were held in both villages where residents were interviewed on the usage, performance, usefulness, general ideas and comments residents may have on the solar cookers, wood stoves and biodigesters that were distributed and constructed in these two villages.

Feedback on the solar cookers in both villages was generally not encouraging 21 since most residents were not putting the cookers into use.
However, there was good feedback on the two bio-digesters constructed.

Biodigester Constructed at Rupertee 1.6 The Energy Resource Institute (TERI) The Government of Guyana (GoG), through the Office of Climate Change (OCC), has been collaborating with The Energy Resource Institute (TERI).
TERI assisted the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) with a number of key projects:  Energy efficient street lamps - Local Suppliers were invited to tender for forty (40) energy efficient induction lamps with timer control but all bids submitted were non-responsive.

TERI assisted the GEA in obtaining quotations form international suppliers and also acted as a conduit for the procurement of forty (40) 120 watts energy efficient induction lamps with a timer control from a successful bidder.
 Energy efficient wood stove pilot – TERI introduced to the GEA an energy efficient wood stove that uses both solar and biomass to achieve high efficiency when cooking.

Investigations were conducted and the stoves were found to be appropriate for Guyana’s conditions.

A pilot has since commenced and the purchase of 100 stoves were facilitated by the GEA.

22 These stoves are to be distributed in 10 hinterland communities to access their functionality.
 Energy Assessment – TERI, after reviewing energy assessment reports created by the GEA, identified areas where improvement can be made to add clarity to the reports.

GEA’s Engineers assisted the TERI experts to conduct a follow-up energy assessment at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

A meeting was organized with the Facilities Manager where implementation of the first energy assessment which was conducted by Tetra Tech and funded by USAID were discussed.
According to the manager, most of the energy conservation opportunities identified were not implemented because of financial constraints.

Other areas discussed were the hospital’s procurement of a 60 cycle generator and the voltage problems internal wiring.

TERI experts conducted voltage experienced with measurements and were able to confirm that there was a problem and made recommendations on how to solve the issue.
TERI also informed the manager of a 60 cycle generation that is used on a 50 cycle water pump at a Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI).

Recommendations were made for an exchange if the hospital wants to replace a 50 cycle generator that is used primarily for the air- conditioner system, since there are plans to change the 50 cycle AC units to 60 cycle, the manger agreed to dialogue with GWI.
the 1.7 Solar Energy 1.7.1 Installation of Photovoltaic Equipment Throughout 2014, GEA’s Engineers actively identified and repaired non- functioning solar photovoltaic installations across Guyana.
Below is a summary of the various systems repaired: Location Facility Installed Capacity (W) Energy Use GEA’s Support Health Post 165 Lighting 47 Miles Village, Road, Mabura Region 10 Caria Caria, Region 3 1,350 Health Outpost and Primary School District 10, Region 5 Primary School 280 23 lights Supply and installation of and wiring, batteries.

Supply and installation of inverter, wiring, batteries and electrical outlets.

Supply and installation of batteries and inverter.


loads, Lighting, AC Audio visual teaching aids Computer and radio 47 Miles Village, Mabura Road, Region 10 200 Primary School and Teacher’s quarters TOTAL 1,995 for interactive learning and lighting.

Lighting and audio and visual teaching aids Installation of complete systems.

1.7.2 Documentation of Solar PV Installations In an effort to track solar photovoltaic installations across Guyana, GEA has been monitoring and recording the various installations.
The total documented photovoltaic systems in Guyana is 1,105.88 kW producing an estimated 2,009.1 MWh of energy annually.

1.7.3 Follow-up visit to Aishalton and Karasabai, Region 9 the USAID’s solar PV A follow-up visit was done to Aishalton Karasabai, and Region 9, to inspect the stand- installations alone which were installed at the Karasabai Health Centre and Aishalton Cottage Hospital IHFI under (Improving facility Infrastructure) project.
These systems comprised a 1200Wp solar PV array with a 350Ah battery bank.

The Aishalton Hospital was fitted with three separate PV installations.

Checks were made on the operation of the system and to identify the frequency of maintenance activities done by inspecting the log sheets which were provided.
stand-alone Health 24 1.7.4 Sun pipe Installation an effort In to promote the use of energy renewable and learn about the application of passive solar lighting, a sun pipe was installed on the the roof over Energy and Statistics Division (EESD) of the the GEA.

Prior installation, temperature and light measurements were recorded.

The occupants of the office, though appreciative of natural lighting, experienced some discomfort, hence, the sun pipe was re-positioned to provide lighting in the hallway.
to 1.7.5 Solar-powered LED street light Engineers from the Guyana Energy Agency installed two (2) stand-alone solar powered 40W LED street lights to demonstrate energy efficient street lighting utilizing solar energy.

The 40W LED lights were fitted to the pole at a height of about 25 feet from the base.

The structures to mount the battery backup and solar PV panel were fitted slightly higher than the LED light.
Measured luminance levels under luminaire the LED sufficient that revealed illumination was attained to meet the standard for street lighting requirements in the city of Georgetown.

25 The first solar powered street light cost G$278,300 while the second unit was installed at a cost of G$209,800.

The second unit benefitted from reduced prices and improved design and construction.
1.7.6 Donation to Government Technical Institute in the The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) exercise of part of its mandate to promote energy efficiency, energy conservation and the renewable development and utilisation of sources of energy, donated 3 sets of solar PV equipment Technical Institute (GTI) for training purposes: the Government to a) 3 x 15 WP solar panels b) 3 X 7 Amp Hour Battery c) 3 X 3 Solar control kits d) 3X 11 Watts 12 VDC CFL bulbs.
The aim of the donation is to foster learning and create interest in renewable energy technology by providing the students of GTI with the opportunity to interface with the said technology, in practical demonstrations.

The equipment will also allow for the exploration of the sun’s energy and facilitate learning in the areas of photovoltaic cells and electrical circuits.
thereby creating the opportunity to engage 1.7.7 Assistance to GWI it was assumed GWI requested the assistance of GEA to identify problems with 3 solar water pumps located at Toka, Aranapunta and Masarah.

GEA’s Engineers were in Region 9 and assisted GWI with this request.

the Initially, photovoltaic (PV) systems that provided energy to operate the submersible pumps were non-functional.

The three systems were tested and the problems were identified.
All PV systems were found to be functional, but the submersible water pumps were all found to be damaged.

GWI was informed of the findings and agreed to replace the damaged pumps.

that 26 1.7.8 Assessment at Solar Photovoltaic (PV) installations in Region 1 At the request of the Administration of Region 1, technical assessments were conducted by GEA’s Energy Engineer at several sites having solar photovoltaic (PV) installations across the Region.
The objective of the assessments was to inspect the installations, provide a technical review of each system and highlight the corrective actions required to have the systems returned to operation.

A report was prepared which highlighted the findings.
The assessments were conducted at the following sites: The Learning and Resource Center, Mabaruma, Sebai Health Center, St Anslem’s Primary School, Port Kaituma Hospital, Port Kaituma Secondary School, Port Kaituma Regional Office, Arakaka Nursery School, Arakaka Health Center, Matthew’s Ridge District Hospital, Matthew’s Ridge Primary School, Baramita Health Outpost.
Technical assessments were also conducted in the Moruca district at:  Kumaka District Hospital  Waramuri Health Center  Haimaracabra Health outpost  Kwebanna Health Center 1.7.9 National Parks 15.84kW Grid Tie Photovoltaic System Commissioned National kWp grid Parks The installed a Commission tie 15.84 photovoltaic system which was commissioned in March, 2014 at a cost of G$11,716,843.
The system, installed at their head office building, is estimated to produce 20.89 MWh of energy the annually, Commission approximately G$1,374,770 avoiding 15,876.4 kg of CO2 emissions.

The Guyana Power & Light Incorporated (GPL) modified the existing electrical circuit to facilitate a net metering saving and 27 configuration.

The Government Electrical Inspectorate (GEI) was also consulted to certify that all equipment were installed in accordance with the relevant standards.
A web-based electric energy and power meter was also installed to measure the energy used by the building, energy generated by the solar system and the net energy that is supplied by the utility grid.
1.8 Hydropower 1.8.1 Amaila Falls The Government of Guyana continued to pursue the development of the Amaila Falls Hydroelectric Project (AFHP) which comprises three main components: the Hydropower Facility to be located approximately 200km from Georgetown, the Electrical Interconnection which consists of the 230 kV transmission line.

The project involves the construction of a hydropower plant where the Amaila and Kuribrong rivers meet.
Electricity produced at the plant will be delivered to Guyana's capital, Georgetown, and its second largest town, Linden.

Once operational, approximately G$9 billion will be saved annually from fuel import.

AFHP, the flagship of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), is currently being reconfigured since the withdrawal of Sithe Global in 2013.
His Excellency President Donald Ramotar announced on December 31, 2014 that Norway had transferred US$80 million to the Inter-American Development Bank to fund part of Guyana’s equity share in the project.

Within months it is expected to achieve financial closure and commence construction.
28 1.8.2 Potential Hydropower Sites The Guyana Energy Agency finalised a prioritised list of Hydropower sites which was entered, along with all Hydromet stations, into a GIS data base (QGIS) for graphical representation and to guide future decision making processes.

The prioritised list was used to help identify and select six priority sites for hydrological monitoring.
1.8.3 Kumu Falls According to a study done in 1977 by M. Singh, Specialist Engineer (Designs), attached to the Hydropower Division of Guyana Natural Resources Agency (GNRA), Kumu may be suited for a small scale hydropower generation with a potential of 0.1MW, since the creek channel may accommodate a small amount of storage, with a head of approximately 9 metres (30 feet) and discharge of 0.17m³/s at the foot of the mountain.
GEA’s Hydropower Support Engineers are currently collecting hydrological and other data to prepare a feasibility study for the Kumu Falls.

29 1.8.4 Hydropower Site Visits Ten (10) visits were conducted at eight (8) sites in four different Regions during the year 2014.

All the sites were visited once, with the exception of Kumu, Region 9 to facilitate the feasibility study currently being undertaken by the GEA.
The Table below depicts the sites visited, their location and the number of visits conducted at each site.
Name of Sight Kumu Kato Boro Boro Toka Ikuribisi Loo Creek Yarakabra Wamakaru Location Region 9 Region 8 Region 9 Region 9 Region 7 Region 4 Region 4 Region 9 Number of Site Visits 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1.9 Wind Energy 1.9.1 UAEP Wind Measuring Towers Under the Unserved Areas Electrification Programme (UAEP), wind speeds were monitored in the following areas: Orealla, Region 6, Jawalla, Region 7, Campbelltown, Region 8, Yupukari, Region 9.

However, the wind speeds were not very attractive.


The measuring towers and equipment were subsequently handed over to GEA.

GEA’s Energy Engineer subsequently restarted wind measurements and compiled a wind data analysis for Yupukari, Orealla and Jawalla.

The data for these locations were collected over a 1 year period using the NRG Monitoring Systems for wind speed and direction.
From the data analysed, it can be concluded that the wind regime was not favourable for energy production using wind turbines at those sites since the average wind speed was between 2 and 4 m/s.

Alternative sites for wind measurement were subsequently identified.

Relocation of Wind Measuring Towers In order to understand the wind regime around Guyana, various entities have been involved in monitoring and recording wind speed and direction at various locations around Guyana.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Hydrometeorological Office also has 14 automatic weather station that have also been recording wind speeds in various regions across Guyana.

Taking into consideration these existing sites with known data and data obtained from Solar and Wind Energy Resource 30 Assessment (SWERA) and NASA Low Resolution Wind Data for Guyana, GEA has identified possible locations for the relocation of the existing wind monitoring stations for continued measurement.
The mast and supporting instruments previously installed at Yupukari in October 18, 2008 were relocated to Kumu (Region 9) and commenced logging on November 5, 2014.

1.9.2 Anemometer and Data Logger at GWI Port Mourant Upon a request from the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), the Guyana Energy Agency mounted a wind monitoring system (anemometer, wind vane and data logger) in Region 6 on the Corentyne Coast, Port Mourant.
The anemometer and wind vane was mounted on a water tank structure approximately 40 meters above ground level.

GWI is one of the largest electricity consumers in Guyana and is interested in monitoring winds speeds at several plant locations to assess the wind energy potential.
31 1.9.3 Wind Map for Guyana based on GEA’s Measuring Stations A wind map is a representation of the magnitude and sometimes direction of the winds of a region or country in graphic form, using cartography with a scale and determined symbolism.

The objective of the data represented on the wind map is always to reveal or identify the wind potential in an area.
A wind map was created by GEA’s Energy Engineer using GIS software (ESRI Arcmap) and the average wind speed measurements obtained from six (6) 34 meter wind stations installed at 6 different location (Georgetown -Region 4, Port Mourant -Region 6, Orealla - Region 6, Jawalla - Region 7, Mahdia - Region 8 and Yupukari - Region 9) around Guyana for a period of at least one year.
The wind speeds for the entire country was estimated using these 6 location by 32 means of an algorithm called Inverse Distance Weighted Interpolation (IDW) inherent in the GIS software.

Data from new measuring stations will be incorporated to further improve the wind map.

GEA has been monitoring and recording wind generators across Guyana.

To date, more than 40kW wind power installed capacity has been recorded.
1.10 Bio-Energy 1.10.1 GuySuCo launches E-10 fuel Through a technical cooperation; “Expanding bio-energy opportunities in Guyana” and with funding from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in August 2013, the Government of Guyana formally commissioned a Bio- ethanol demonstration plant at GuySuCo’s Albion Estate with the demonstrating objectives production grade fuel ethanol from the estates’ available feed stock, increasing the mass of trained personnel in the area of bio- fuel through training and research, and demonstrating the utilisation of bio- ethanol fuel.
of of The Bio-Ethanol E-10 fuel produced at GuySuCo’s Albion Estate was formally launched for trial run in a number of vehicles, with the expectation that before the end of 2014, approximately 25 vehicles would be routinely utilizing the fuel, but moreover, towards the production of commercially available blended fuel.
1.10.2 Site visit to Saj Rice Milling Complex The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), after consulting with the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), identified the Saj Rice Milling Complex as a possible site for piloting a rice husk gasifier.

GEA met with the management of the rice mill and discussed the possibility of a collaboration.

GEA subsequently submitted a technical questionnaire to the management and is awaiting their response.
33 1.10.3 Energy Efficient Wood Stoves: Region 8 Schools GEA’s Energy Engineer visited three (3) schools; Paramakatoi Secondary, Paramakatoi Primary and Kato Primary schools located in Region 8 to investigate the use of firewood for meal preparation.

The visit was prompted following concerns raised by members of the community on the large quantity of firewood being used on a daily basis.
All three of the schools were assessed and a recommendation was made to use Energy Efficient Institutional Wood Stoves at each school.

The findings a recommendations were documented and compiled in a report.

GEA has commenced the procurement of Energy Efficient Institutional Wood Stoves for the schools.
34 1.11 Replacement of Photosensors commencement the Since the photosensor replacement programme, a total of 1,950 defective photosensors on street lights were replaced as part of GEA’s efforts to conserve energy.

of The photosensor should automatically switch on the street lamp in the evening as night approaches, and switch it off in the morning as daylight breaks.
A defective photosensor, however, can keep the street light lit during daylight hours resulting in wasted energy, costing G$60,958 per lamp per year based on current electricity tariffs.

The 1,950 new photocells replaced to date were procured at a unit cost of G$904 and would translate into annual energy savings of about G$118.8 million.

1.12 Energy Efficient Street Lights Over the last three years, GEA has been testing and reviewing Light Emitting Diode (LED) and Induction street lights.
In 2014, GEA replaced 40 of the 250Watt high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps with 60 Watt LED lamps to conserve energy, reduce energy costs, improve the quality of street lighting and provide an opportunity to assess the LED street lights.
Qty 40 40 SAVINGS Power (W) Capital Cost (G$) Operating Hours Days Of Operation Energy per Year (kWh/yr) Energy Cost per year (G$) CO2 (kg) 250 60 1,880,000.00 2,720,000.00 12 12 365 365 43,800 2,438,346.00 30,660 10,512 585,203.04 7,358 33,288 1,853,143 23,302 Installation of a 30W LED Street Light GEA with assistance from the Ministry of Public Works, Works Services Group, replaced a 175W Mercury Vapour (MV) street light which was located to the east of the Agency’s head office with a 30W LED street light.
With a capital cost of G$52,500, this unit is expected to last over 10 years with savings of approximately $28,000/year in operational costs as compared to the MV light.

The payback 35 period on this investment is approximately 1 year 2 months at the current cost of electricity ($55.67/kWh).

An analysis computed at the real cost of energy (estimated to be $80/kWh), results in an immediate payback on the investment.
An in-depth analysis of LED street lights will be prepared by the Agency that covers (environmental and economic) and operational characteristics.

the benefits 1.13 Energy Assessments/Audits GEA commenced Energy Consumption Assessments of 20 Government buildings in 2012, expanded this to private sector and schools in 2013, and continued assessments in 2014, resulting in a total of 63 buildings being assessed at the end of 2014.
The energy conservation assessments were conducted and ratings for all installed equipment and lighting loads were recorded to understand the daily power demand and to make recommendations on energy conservation opportunities.

A written report identifying energy conservation opportunities, estimated costs and pay back calculations for the various recommendations would be prepared and submitted to the respective entities.
Below is a summary of the progress with the energy assessments: Organization 1 Guyana Forestry Commission 2 Guyana Lands & Surveys Commission 3 Guyana Office for Investment 4 Office of the Prime Minister 5 Guyana Energy Agency 6 Hydromet Doppler Radar Station, Timehri 7 Hydromet Head Office, Brickdam 8 Public Utilities Commission 9 Guyana National Bureau of Standards 10 Environmental Protection Agency 11 Guyana Post Office National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD) 12 13 Regional Democratic Council Building, Region 4 National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute, NAREI 14 15 Guyana Livestock & Development (Head Office) 36 Assessment Completed X X X X X X X X X X X Energy Report Completed X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Lighting Change-Out Completed X X X X X X X X X X X X X 16 Government Electrical Inspectorate Ministry of Amerindian Affairs (Scholarship Hostel) 17 18 Public/Police Services Commission 19 Guyana Livestock & Development (Hatchery) Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (Head Office) 20 21 Caribbean Container Limited 22 Demerara Mutual Life/ Scotia 23 Office of the President 24 State House 25 Red House 26 Cara Lodge 27 Farfan 28 Guyana Livestock & Development (Farm) 29 Guyana Civil Aviation Authority 30 Presidents College 31 Bishops High School 32 Mercy Hospital 33 National Park Commission 34 Caricom Bottling Plant 35 St Joseph Secondary School 36 East Ruimveldt Secondary School 37 North Georgetown Secondary School 38 Guyana Rice Development Board 39 Ministry of
 Natural Research and Environment 40 Aracari's Hotel 41 Dr. Balwant Singh’s Hospital 42 Guyana Rice Producers Association 43 Richard Ishmael Secondary 44 Christ Church Secondary 45 North Ruimveldt Secondary 46 Ogle International Airport 47 MOW Work Service Building 48 GWI Front Building (B1) 49 GWI Back Building (B2) 50 Ministry of Amerindian Affairs (Head-office) 51 52 Cummings Lodge Secondary School 53 Uitvlugt Secondary School 54 Annandale Secondary School 55 Bladen Hall Secondary School 56 Houston Secondary School 57 Central High School 58 Leonora Secondary School 59 West Demerara Secondary International Conference Center 37 60 Soesdyke Secondary School 61 Patentia Secondary School 62 St John’s Secondary School 63 Director of Public Prosecutor Office X X X X Energy Assessment Results Intervention Based on the results of an energy assessment report that was presented to Regional Democratic Council, Region 4, a 25kVA transformer was found to be 9.5 % under sized.
An under-sized transformer can lead to an overloaded fuse which would cause power outages and is also a fire hazard.

GEA recommended that the transformer be changed and GPL requested that GEA justify the reasons for the change.

After presenting data, GPL agreed to the change.

A 50 kVA transformer is now installed at the RDC Region 4 office making that Office’s operation more efficient and safe.
Technical assessment at the Guyana International Conference Center An intervention was done by engineers from the GEA at the International Conference Center located at Liliendaal.

An assessment of this system revealed that a fault in the changeover switch resulted in the failure of the system’s operation.

It was also found that the batteries were discharged beyond their operational set point, and as a consequence, were at the end of their useful life.
A follow-up visit was then planned so as to allow sufficient time to obtain a manual online to review the entire system.

Further, after gaining additional understanding of the system, recommendations will be made so as to have this system operational again.

Energy Efficient Implementation at Pensioner’s Home The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) supported the change out of old and inefficient lighting technology at the home of a pensioner and widower at Eccles.
The matter was brought to GEA’s attention by GPL who indicated that the pensioner was concerned about high electricity bills, a monthly cost of approximately G$13,500.

Upon inspection by the GEA engineer and engineering technician, it was found that most of the lights installed were incandescent lamps ranging from 60 watts to 100 watts.

A four feet fluorescent lamp with inductive ballast and T12 tube was 38 also found at the location.

When measured with all loads on, the demand was 1,050 watts.
It was also noticed by the team that a sparsely packed refrigerator had its thermostat set for maximum cooling for both the freezing and refrigerator compartments.

Thirteen-watt compact fluorescent lamps (CFL’s) were used to replace 2 x 60 watts and 5 X 100 watts incandescent lamps.

The 40-watt inductive ballast was replaced with a 32-watt electronic ballasts and the T12 tube was replaced with a T8 tube.

The refrigerator thermostat was adjusted to medium cooling.
These change out and adjustments reduced the energy demand of the home to 471 watts, a 55% reduction of the initial demand.

The pensioner was also advised on energy conservation and other energy efficiency tips.

1.14 Caricom Energy Week CARICOM Energy Week 2014 (CEW 2014) was celebrated by CARICOM member states under the theme “Achieving Climate, Environmental and Economic Resilience through Sustainable Energy”.
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), in keeping with the main thrust of CEW- to build awareness among various segments of the society across the Community about critical energy issues with a key focus on sustainable energy development at the national level, planned a week of activities to commemorate CEW 2014.

These included an in-house quiz, the launch of an Essay and Art Competition, a series of radios quizes, a Poster Board Activity, School Presentation, and a National Energy Forum.
In House quiz GEA kick started their energy week activities ‘at home’ with an in-house quiz on Friday November 14th, 2014 at the Cara Lodge.

Two Presentations were delivered to staff members titled ‘Sustainable Energy’ and ‘Energy Conservation and Efficiency Tips’, followed by the viewing of a Documentary on Sustainable Energy.

The quiz segment saw questions being posed to staff that were based on the presentations that were made and some of the content of the Documentary.
In the end, the Accounts Division was the overall winner carting off five of the ten prizes that were up for grabs.

The presentations were delivered by GEA’s Energy Engineers and Public Communications Officer.

39 The aim of the activity was mainly to involve employees in the Energy Week celebrations as well as disseminate energy related information.

School Presentations The in-house quiz paved the way for a school presentation on Monday November 17, 2014.
Held in Bartica Region 7, the fourth and fifth formers of ‘Three Mile Secondary School’ were the recipients of the presentation.

Delivered in the form of viewing a ten minute Documentary followed by a power point on Sustainable Energy Initiatives, students were engaged in discussions on energy and energy related issues while being encouraged to practice energy efficiency and conservation.
Key definitions were highlighted for example ‘Sustainable Energy’, ‘Energy Conservation’ and ‘Energy Efficiency’ among others.

by GEA’s After the delivery of the presentation, students were encouraged to answer questions and tokens (CFLS and T- Shirts) were distributed to those who answered correctly.

This activity was executed Public Communications Officer, Economist and Hydropower Support Engineer.
School Presentations are an ongoing component of GEA’s strategic plan towards providing and students practical understanding of energy and energy related issues, encourage interest, and behavioral changes, in relation to energy efficiency and conservation.

During Energy Week the Agency seeks to have outlying schools be recipients of the presentation.

Hence, Three Mile Secondary was chosen.


is aimed with a Poster Board Activity On the heels of the school presentation, the Burrowes School of Arts came alive with much excitement on Tuesday November 17th, 2014, as fifty six (56) Primary School students of grades 4-6 expressed their energy during the Poster Board Activity.

Aptly titled ‘Express your Energy’, this activity had in attendance fifty six (56) students between the ages of nine to eleven (9-11) whose enthusiasm could not be contained.
Representing St. Margaret’s Primary, Marian Academy, St. Angela’s Primary and Winfer Gardens, the students were encouraged to convey 40 their interpretation of energy efficiency and sustainability through artwork and Ardently pictorial illustrations.

team encouraged by their members, interpretation of Sustainable Energy’, ‘Think Act Save’, ‘Protect the Environment’ and ‘How to be an Energy Champion’.
fellow their students expressed ‘The Power of non-competitive; The activity was therefore, students were not judged or ranked based on their illustrations.

Rather, each school was awarded a ‘Certificate of Participation’ while each student (and teacher) was awarded a token of appreciation as an honorary ‘Energy Champion’.

The Posters created during the activity will be displayed at the upcoming National Energy Forum which will be held in January 2015.
The goal of the Poster Board activity was to tap into the creativity of children by allowing them to express their views and perspectives (through art) on energy-related matters in a non-competitive environment.

Seminar Held on Thursday November 20th, in the Essequibo Room of the Cara Lodge, a Seminar titled ‘Taking Account of Energy Efficiency in Procurement’ was the next activity which was facilitated by the Chief Executive Officer of the GEA.
The objective of the seminar was to stimulate dialogue, discuss and bring awareness to benefits of Energy Efficient Procurement and what it entails while highlighting the Procurement Policy statement which states that ‘All public procurement of electrical appliances shall include, as part of the decision-making process, an evaluation of the annual operating energy costs of the various electrical appliances’.
Participants were made aware of certain aspects of the Energy policy and encouraged to ensure that the annual operating energy costs of 41 electrical appliances must be included as part of the evaluation in the procurement process.

Though specifically targeting Government Ministries and Agencies the Seminar was also open to the private Sector.
Present at the Seminar were representatives from the following Ministries: Tourism, Youth Sports and Culture, Human Services, Agriculture, Foreign Affairs, Amerindian Affairs and Home affairs.

Other participants included The Guyana Police Force, the Bank of Guyana, the Cyril Potter College of Education, the Guyana Revenue Authority and GUYSUCO among others.

Launch of Essay and Art Competition The Agency also launched an Essay and Art competition during Energy Week.
Secondary Schools across Guyana were invited to participate in this activity.

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of both activities will be announced in January 2015 and awarded their prizes.

Media Interaction and Radio Quiz Leading up to Energy Week the Public Communications Officer of GEA attended a radio morning show to publicize Energy Week 2014.

The show was the ‘Early Mayhem Show’ on 98.1 (Friday November 14, 2014).
In addition to radio, the Agency also utilized the television and print medium to broadcast advertisements in the form of energy conservation and efficiency messages.

National Energy Forum The National Energy Forum which was scheduled for Friday November 21, 2014 was postponed due to inclement weather.

For CEW 2014 the Forum targetted Secondary School students.

To this end, 17 schools were invited to participate.
However, heavy rainfalls caused severe flooding which in turn caused the closure of all schools within Georgetown and those that were affected in other areas.

A new date in 2015 will be finalized in January.

42 Distribution of Children’s Energy Activity Booklet In 2014 GEA designed an Energy Activity Booklet titled ‘What is Energy?’.
Through funding from ECLAC and RUBIS (they both printed and to donated the booklets to GEA), GEA was able acquire 1,697 copies (in to what was addition with previously support from ECLAC) of ‘What is These contributions assisted GEA to embark upon their vision to have the Booklet distributed to Primary Schools, with the aim of eventually having all Primary across Schools Guyana to eventually have is the access Energy?’ booklet.
Energy?’ printed ‘What to Schools within Georgetown, owing to easy access, were contacted to determine the number of students on roll in their grade 6 classes.

The Agency therefore commenced the distribution exercise in September 2014 and distributed the booklets to four Primary Schools: St Margaret’s, St Angela’s, North Georgetown Primary and Winfer Gardens.
The exercise continued in November and the following schools benefitted: West Ruimveldt Primary, St Agnes, St Ambrose, South Ruimveldt Primary, Redeemer Primary, School of the Nations, Marian Academy, Maes Primary, Ketley, JE Burnham, Green Acres, Graham’s Hall Primary and East Lapenitence Primary.

A total of eighteen (18) schools has thus far benefitted from this exercise and a total of one thousand and thirty eight (1,038) copies distributed.
43 1.15 Information Dissemination and Awareness Activities Presentation at Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) On Monday the 5th of January, 2014 the Guyana Energy Agency conducted a presentation at the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS).

Titled ‘Tips for Energy Conservation’, the presentation which was facilitated by GEA’s Energy Engineer was delivered to 50 employees of the GNBS at their Head Office in Sophia.
Presentation at Demerara Mutual GEA’s The Energy Engineers along with the Public Communications Officer presented the main findings of an energy assessment to Demerara (DM).

This was Mutual done at the request of DM.

The findings, savings and costs were payback provided to DM and they have since committed to implement all of the proposed recommendations expressed conducting assessments at their other locations across the Caribbean.
and in interest Attending the meeting on DM’ behalf were the Corporate Services Manager and Deputy Corporate Services Manager.

44 University of Guyana Annual Career Day On Friday February 14th, 2014 a team consisting of the Public Communications Officer, Economist and three Engineers represented the Guyana Energy Agency at the University of Guyana’s annual Career Day, which was celebrated under the theme ‘Honouring the past, moulding the present, transforming the future’.
students and three hundred teachers Over (combined) visited the GEA’s booth.

The main purpose of the Agency’s participation was one of awareness and information dissemination.

The focused on energy efficiency, energy team conservation methods, the various departments of the GEA and what they do, and the career opportunities that exist within the Agency.

There were displays of brochures and booklets which were distributed to those who visited the booth.
Ministry of Education National Science, Mathematics and Technology Fair The Guyana Energy Agency participated in the Ministry of Education’s National Science, Mathematics and Technology Fair which was held in Anna Regina from Tuesday 22nd to Friday 25th of April 2014.
Representing the Agency at this biennial event, which was held under the theme Technology: ‘Science, Mathematics Providing Solutions for the 21st Century’, were a five-member team consisting of the Public Communications Officer, Economist and three Engineers.

and The Agency displayed an energy efficient wood stove, a hydro model and an energy efficient house.
The use of solar energy was also practically demonstrated as it was used to power the energy efficient wood stove as well as provide power to the projector which was used to show a sustainable energy documentary.

45 Visitors to GEA’s booth were given practical demonstrations as Officers not only displayed the stove but also energy efficient wood demonstrated its efficiency by preparing simple meals.

Brochures and booklets were also on display and available to patrons of the booth.
Key points in each of the five brochures were explained to those who visited.

The younger visitors (Primary school and younger) were introduced to the kids’ Activity Booklet ‘What is Energy’ and the definition of ‘energy’ was discussed.

Meeting with Officials from the Ministry of Education A meeting was held with Chief Education Officer and other officials from the Ministry of Education, at the Ministry’s Head Office on Brickdam.
The CEO of the GEA presented the findings from an energy assessment conducted at a senior secondary school in Georgetown and explained the importance energy conservation and energy efficiency plays in securing lower utility costs at schools.

A proposal which was done by the GEA was also submitted to the Ministry.

This proposal explored the opportunities of implementing energy efficient change outs which would result in lower electricity costs at schools.
Towards the provision of electricity at schools in remote areas, the Ministry made a request to the GEA for its assistance in the installation of stand-alone solar photovoltaic systems at these locations.

The GEA, in support of this effort, pledged technical support towards this activity.

Hydropower Seminar The Guyana Energy Agency, with support Energy and Energy from Renewable Efficiency (REETA), Technical Assistance conducted a Hydropower Seminar entitled “Elements of a Hydropower Feasibility Study”.
Thirty-five (35) persons were in attendance.

46 Distribution of Brochures The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) designed and printed two new brochures in May titled ‘Solar Water Heaters’ and ‘Easy Tips for Energy Efficient Air Conditioning’.

As a communication strategy, the Agency distributed one of each brochure to 40 Government Agencies and Organisations.

World Accreditation day 2014 theme World Accreditation Day was observed on June 9th 2014 under the ‘Delivering Confidence in the Provision of Energy’.
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), the under whose purview cordination of activities to observe this annual event falls, invited the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) to conduct a presentation at a seminar that was planned to commemorate the Day.

Chief Executive Officer of the GEA conducted the presentation which was titled ‘Benefits of Conducting Energy Assessments in the Manufacturing Sector’.
The presentation which was well received, sought to highlight key components of an Energy Assessment such as (among others): What it is, its benefits, energy efficient lighting equipment that are currently available and common practices, that are not energy efficient that have been observed in previously conducted energy assessments.

At the seminar which was held in the Savannah Suite of the Pegasus Hotel, GEA, with GNBS’ permission, displayed brochures, booklets and a lighting board.
The lighting board allowed for attendees to be given a hands on demonstration of energy efficient lighting choices and the cost saving benefits that can be derived from their installation and use.

47 In-house Distribution of Energy Booklet On October 10th, 2014 GEA conducted an in house distribution of the booklet titled ‘Guidelines to an Energy Efficient Home’.

Each member of staff received one copy of the booklet.
The goal of this exercise was to disseminate information on energy efficiency and conservation and to members of staff.

further awareness to bring Bath Settlement Village Day Agro Expo and Fair On Saturday October 11th, 2014 the Guyana Agency Energy the in participated Bath Settlement Village Day Agri Expo and Fair.

participation GEA’s showcasing involved disseminating and energy related information.
Patrons to the booth, which was shared with a also the team Hinterland Unit Electrification given (HEU), were information about the hydropower potential of Guyana and the Upper and Middle Mazaruni Hydroelectric Project.

Government’s commitment to developing hydropower and how such developments would benefit Guyanese as a whole was also highlighted.

In addition to brochures and booklets, patrons were also able to view a pictorial display of various hydropower sites in Guyana.
from 48 Presentation at GEI Seminar The Government Electrical Inspectorate (GEI) and the Hinterland Electrification Unit (HEU) hosted a seminar targeting electrical contractors.

GEA’s Energy Engineers presented on “Energy Efficiency and Conservation – Useful tips for Electrical Contractors”.

Topics presented were based on key findings from fifty energy assessments conducted by the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) and included improve energy efficiency and conservation efforts.
The seminar was attended by approximately two hundred persons.

recommendations on how to Solar Workshops In keeping with the organization’s Five-Year Strategic Plan, GEA conducted two workshops in the month of December.

Titled ‘Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic Theory’, workshops were conducted by GEA’s Energy Engineer at the Guyana Technical Institute (GTI) on Dec 5th 2014 and at Kuru Kuru Co-operative College on Wednesday Dec. 11th, 2014.
The workshop included a two part power point presentation- (1) Fundamentals of Solar Energy and 2) Solar Energy Principles and an Overview of Solar Electric Technology- followed by demonstrations of how Solar PV technology works.

The goal of the workshops was to foster learning and create interest in renewable energy technology and that the beneficiaries would acquire knowledge, and the requisite skills, needed for them to positively contribute to ‘A Secure and Sustainable Energy Future’.
49 titled Seminar On Thursday December 18th, in the Ballet Room of the Cara Lodge, GEA once again held the Seminar ‘Taking Account of Energy Efficiency in Procurement’.

The Seminar, which was once again facilitated by Chief Executive Officer of the GEA, was re-held in inclement weather as November prevented several Organizations who had shown interest from attending.
The objective of the seminar was to stimulate dialogue, discuss and bring awareness to benefits of Energy Efficient Procurement and what it entails while highlighting the Procurement Policy statement which states that ‘All public procurement of electrical appliances shall include, as part of the decision-making process, an evaluation of the annual operating energy costs of the various electrical appliances’.
Participants were made aware of certain aspects of the Energy policy and encouraged to ensure the annual that operating energy costs of electrical appliances must be the included as part of evaluation in the procurement process.

targeting Though Government Ministries and Agencies the Seminar was also the private Sector.
open Present at the Seminar were the representatives and following Agencies: Education, Local Government, Home Affairs, Housing and Water, Central Housing and Planning Authority, Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission, Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, Teaching Service Commission, Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, Environmental Protection Agency, National Library, Guyana Oil Company and Guyana Energy Agency.
Other participants included Guyana Business Coalition on HIV and Aids, Farfan and Mendes and Parliament Office among others.

specifically Ministries from to 50 from School Presentations GEA’s Public Communications Officer, the with support Engineers, conducted school presentations reaching about 2,900 students at thirty-five (35) six Secondary Schools in Guyana.
School Presentations are part of GEA’s goal to information disseminate by providing students with a practical understanding of energy and energy related issues, encourage interest, and behavioural changes, in relation to energy efficiency and conservation.

The presentations were done in the form of viewing a minute ten documentary followed by a power point on Sustainable Initiatives Energy and Conservation Practices.
were in on and energy related issues while being encouraged to practice energy efficiency and conservation.

Key definitions were highlighted for example ‘Sustainable Energy’, ‘Energy Conservation’ and ‘Energy Efficiency’ among others.

Students engaged discussions energy After the delivery of the presentation students were encouraged to answer questions and tokens (CFLS and T-Shirts) were distributed to those who answered correctly.

Students also received a set of five brochures.
51 Summary of Advertisements and Brochures Description Number of Fuel Smuggling Ads in the Newspapers Number of Fuel Smuggling Ads on the radio Number of Fuel Smuggling Ads on TV Number of Energy/Conservation ads in the Newspapers Number of Energy Conservation ads on TV Number of Energy Conservation ads on the radio Number of brochures printed Number of booklets printed Number of posters printed Number of brochures distributed Number of booklets distributed Number of posters distributed Number of infomercials Number of documentaries Number of Energy Awareness Seminars Number of Energy Awareness Workshops Number of Presentations to Ministries and Agencies Number of Presentations to Private Sector Year to Date 60 2014 Target Number of Visits to GEA’s Website 15,269 30,000 8 Through funding from CARICOM for Energy Week 2014 (Nov 16th– 22nd) the energy efficiency and conservation ads were aired 21 times (once per day for seven days on three television stations-NCN, RCA and LRTV).
9 Through funding from CARICOM for Energy Week 2014 (Nov 16th– 22nd) an additional 70 energy efficiency and conservation tips were aired (3 Tips per day 17th-20th and 2 on the 21st: 5 times per day across 5 radio stations-89.1, 93.1, 94.1, 98.1 & 100.1).

10 ECLAC printed and donated a total of 875 of the Children Energy Activity Booklet ‘What is Energy?’; while RUBIS donated 822.
11 Donation from Pavnik Press 12 CNS Channel 6 airs the animated Infomercials six (6) times per day free of cost; while the Learning Channel airs them twice per day.

13 CNS Channel 6 airs the 10 minutes ‘Sustainable Energy’ documentary once per day free of cost; while the Learning Channel airs it once a day on weekdays and twice per day on weekends (free of cost).
For the month of November, during energy week (16th-22nd) the documentary was aired 21 times (once per day for seven days on three stations-NCN, RCA and LRTV) through funding from the CARICOM Secretariat.

52 2.0 Legal & Licensing Division The Division enjoyed a successful year in 2014 as the targets were accomplished.

The total number of licences issued was 1,459 compared to 1,332 in 2013, representing an overall growth of 10%.
Table illustrating Licences issued from January to December 2014 Bulk Transportation Standards GEA, in 2012, began the drafting of two Standards for the transportation of petroleum bulk and transportation carriers and tanker wagons.

by road petroleum products The purpose of the standards is to ensure that operators transport fuel in a safe manner while at the same time protecting the lives of citizens and the environment.
A technical Committee was convened early in 2014 and met periodically to review the standards.

There were no major changes to the draft under review.

Guyana National Bureau of Standard (GNBS) in collaboration with the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) held national consultations at Anna Regina, Bartica, New Amsterdam, Linden and Georgetown for the following two draft standards: 1.

Requirements for the transportation of petroleum and petroleum products by bulk transportation carriers; and 2.
Requirements for the transportation of petroleum and petroleum products by road tanker wagons.

The standards are expected to be finalized in 2015.
53 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYTD201412042350241560%0072000120100226267%Petrol Filling Stations32383027751086391519085124%Others1211183529232336312228343022914%4382094930366049729319749%Road Tanker Wagons789152212117125610124152-18%Trucks256636363642243436273134427528-19%Fuel Barges00001000000012-50%Boats224481283124512765636%949713322013312874101163711331121459133210%20142013 YTDTotal Growth % Bulk Transportation CarrierRetailTotal Importing WholesaleWholesale Consumer Installation 2.1 Petrol Filling Station Inspections The Division conducted a total of 882 inspections during the course of the year in an effort to ensure continued conformity with the ‘GNBS Guidance For Design, Construction, The Modification And Maintenance Of Petrol Filling Stations’ and in pursuance of its mandate to ensure continued compliance with the relevant standards and Regulations.
During the period September 27-28, 2014 a team comprising representatives from the Protected Areas Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, Guyana Lands & Survey Commission, Guyana Forestry Commission, Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Energy Agency visited Moruca, Region 1, to examine fuel depot sites, both current and potential, for regulatory compliance.

Four sites were visited and the operators were advised to on the need for compliance with the respective Agencies’ Regulations.
A team comprising representatives from the Guyana Energy Agency, Environmental Protection Agency and Guyana National Bureau of Standards visited Port Kaituma during the period September 30 to October 1, 2014.

The purpose of the visit was to evaluate the sites that store, handle and dispense petroleum and petroleum products and to engage these becoming stakeholders compliant with respective and Agencies’ recommend best practice for the storage and handling of petroleum and petroleum products.
the Regulations in 54 2.2 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Regulations 2014 The Petroleum and Petroleum Products Regulations 2004, enacted under the Guyana Energy Agency Act 1997 cap 56:05, was revised to incorporate specific provisions relating to Bulk Transportation Carriers as well as other licensing related matters that have arisen over the years:  New provisions have been included to deal specifically with bulk transportation carrier, import, importing wholesale and storage licences.
 The period of licence is now aligned with the business need – it may be suspended or cancelled at any time for cause.

The period granted will be relative to the combined storage capacity of the site, taken as an indicator of the level of investment.

 Under the proposed regulations, licence holders, for periods of and greater than 10 years, must be incorporated or statutory bodies.
This requirement is not set for licences of less than 10 years duration, with the aim of not burdening the small to medium scale licence holders with the financial and the incorporation of a body.

that accompany responsibility legislative  An Annual Fee, the same as the previous annual licensing fee has been proposed in the draft Regulations.

Holders of multi-year licences have the discretion to make a lump sum payment of the licence’s annual fees.
 The category of export licence has been included to accommodate servicing ships at sea.

 The GEA may now grant conditional licences whilst other permits, licensing and business arrangements are pursued.

 Provision is now made for the sending of Warning Notices in cases where, for example, a licence has expired and there has been non-compliance with Renewal Notices.
 Penalties have been introduced for the non-payment of the annual fee and non-submission of required documents which may expire during the validity of a licence.

 All documents requested in practice, but not stated in the original regulations, have been included.

 All licence holders, except storage licence holders, are now required to submit reports on a quarterly rather than monthly basis.

 Provision has been made for the submission of electronic applications.
 The proposed regulations have been reorganized to make the document more easily readable by licence holders and other relevant stakeholders.

The new Petroleum and Petroleum Products Regulation 2014 was gazetted on December 23, 2014.
55 3.0 Review of Activities: Fuel Marking Division Since implementation of the Fuel Marking Programme in 2003, the Division has, in keeping with the legislative mandate, utilised a marking system to add markers to petroleum products imported by every person under an import licence or import wholesale licence for the purpose of identifying such petroleum and petroleum products as having been legitimately imported.
Legally imported fuel was bulk marked, a total of 205 bulk markings: 140 at the Georgetown terminals, 50 at the Berbice terminals and 15 at the Linden terminal.

Samples of petroleum and petroleum products were collected from a number of sites throughout Guyana and tests were conducted to determine the presence or proportion of the markers in the respective samples of petroleum products.
The Task Force on Fuel Smuggling and Contraband, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Home Affairs, provided a framework to foster cooperation and coordination among the following key enforcement entities: Guyana Police Force, Guyana Revenue Authority, Guyana Defence Force and Customs Anti- Narcotics Unit.

GRA rendered assistance to the GEA in relation to the disposal of illegal fuel.

The coordination efforts of the Task Force has positively influenced the efforts to combat fuel smuggling.
3.1 Sample Analysis The number of fuel samples collected/logged each year: 56 been increase there Since 2007 has a persistent year to in year samples collected.

Between 2007 and 2014 this change has been more pronounced by going up more than However, 157%.

between last the it has two years just around been 2%.

The table below shows the breakdown of analyses by Region.

42,403 analyses were done in 2014 compared to 39,199 analyses in 2013.

Number of Quantitative Analyses by Region Notes: 1.
Database to track analyses was installed in July, 2004.

Figures were not representative of ALL samples analysed for that year.

2.

Sampling for 2006 and 2007 was focused on smuggling “hot spots” 3.
Sampling on a 24-hr basis commenced in 2007 at the McKenzie, Linden Bridge 57 Region2004200520062007200820092010201120122013201411079401,13415720555927302027774,1301,5578706131,1731,9201,4081,6732,2501,89434961,1889081,4733,3863,9273,7412,4193,4794,1672,72748231,1831,1118092,2121,8484,4203,2894,5955,2915,1895111403225151354420116082714791,27471065991,5961654766183766278299311,16791971403381952905611702861402953543778331161227957613012135256292559316405310421687449,45712,45712,23615,83915,85812,77024,67130,452Total3,0569,0965,00614,88720,45320,25128,27124,84225,69439,19942,403Number of Quantitative Analyses by Region 3.2 Analysis by Site 12,970 site visits were recorded during 2014 compared to 15,022 for 2013.
2014 6,987 5,983 12,970 Note: Each truck, boat, retail outlet etc.

is counted as a site in this table.

Other Regions McKenzie Bridge Total 2013 8,917 6,105 15,022 2012 4,922 3,401 8,323 2011 4,276 4,239 8,515 2010 3,975 3,994 7,969 2009 3,242 2,849 6,091 There has been a generally upward trend in site visits being recorded since 2009. the near 14% drop Despite recorded in site visits in 2014, when compared to 2009, 2014 has seen more than a doubling of such visits.
The decline in sites visited is in part due to the extensive trainings afforded to inspectors by the Agency, as well as time spent conducting more surveillance type activities with support from members of the Task Force on Fuel Smuggling and Contraband.

51 incidents of illegal fuel were recorded in the year 2014 compared to 35 in 2013.
Joint Operations In 2014 the GEA has been able to conduct 29 joint operations with members of the Task Force on Fuel Smuggling and Contraband: Guyana Defence Force (5), Guyana Police Force (13) and Guyana Revenue Authority (11).

These operations were both scheduled and unscheduled.
58 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Of the 12,970 total sites visited during the year, 2,200 sites were sampled at least once.

51 (2%) of the sites sampled at least once were found with significant dilution (defined as more than 50%) in at least one tank.
From 2006 to 2014, the percentage of sites found with significant dilution in at least progressively has one decreased from 34% in 2006 to 2% in 2014.

With more sites visited, the data suggests that more sites are dealing in legal fuel.

tank Analysis of Site Results Note: The “No.

of Sites sampled at least once” does not capture trucks sampled at the McKenzie bridge.
3.3 Analysis of Test Results The “Test Results” (Quantitative Analyses) refer to the percentage of marker concentrate detected when the sample was analysed.

A “correctly marked” sample should be at 100%.


The results of samples analyses over the years are categorized in the following four ranges: 0 to 50% : Significant dilution 71 to 90% : Suspected dilution 51 to 70% : Some dilution 91% and more : Legal The table below shows that during the assessment phase (2003), 12% of the samples analysed were found to be significantly diluted.

This decreased to 6% in the post-assessment phase and throughout 2004.
From 2005 to 2007, the testing strategy was focused on areas with a high incidence of illegal activity.

For this three-year period, the percentage of significantly diluted samples fluctuated from 9% to 15% and then to 8%.

It is believed that this fluctuation was a direct result of 59 20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014No.

of Sites sampled at least once573763656566592120213131,1791,6482,1462,200No.
of Sites found with significant dilution in at least 1 tank7224022012857734521133551% of Sites found with significant dilution in at least 1 tank13%31%34%23%10%6%3%2%1%2%2% the strategy used for sampling and would have a direct relationship with the number of samples analysed and the focus on areas with a high incidence of smuggling.

The year 2008 can be characterized as a mixture of focused, planned and random sampling.
The percentage of samples found with significant dilution was maintained at 3% in 2009.

The year 2010 set another record with significant dilution reported as 2%, indicative of sustained reduction in the percentage of significantly diluted samples analysed.

In 2011 and again in 2012, significant levels of adulteration (defined as more than 50%) were detected in only 1% of the samples analysed.
With the analysis of 64% more samples in 2013, 1% of the samples analysed were found to be significantly diluted.

While an increased number of samples were analysed in 2014, levels, of adulteration remained below 2%.
Test Results of Samples Analysed Note: Duplicate quantitative analyses removed 3.4 Quantity of Illegal Fuel Seized The table below compares the volume (UK gallons) of illegal fuel seized from 2005 to 2014: 2005 3,011 2006 8,001 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 21,793 33,560 33,443 21,242 10,272.6 6,004 2013 2,931 2014 3,785 3.5 Volume Analysis An additional metric to evaluate the performance of the Fuel Marking programme is a measure of gasoline, diesel and kerosene consumption (excluding large duty-free consumers).
For the oil companies, it is estimated that 3,385,595 barrels of petroleum-based products were sold in 2014 with an average of 9,276 barrels per day.
This represents a 5.82% increase when compared to 60 TEST RESULTS (Quantitative analyses)0-50 %1966%8559%76415%1,1698%5933%7013%5112%1671%2591%3031%1861%51-70 %2759%1,23414%2234%3432%2541%7674%3722%1641%1281%1371%461%71-90 %47516%2,57628%92819%8,20455%8,59342%12,65462%10,83445%10,99049%10,49149%29,73449%30,44049%91 % -2,11069%4,43149%3,09162%5,17135%11,01354%6,12930%12,61252%11,17149%11,86749%7,25249%9,27049%Total3,056100%9,096100%5,006100%14,887100%20,453100%20,251100%24,329100%22,492100%22,745100%37,426100%39,942100%Qualitative Analyses201496120124522011113363752010200520042008200620071,8251,18030720137101,2592009887 2013 14 .
There were increases in the consumption of Mogas, Gasoil, Kerosene and Fuel oil while consumption of Avjet, LPG and Avgas declined for the year.

The increase in gasoline consumption for 2014 can be attributed to an increase in motor vehicle registration.

The rise in diesel consumption correlates with a growth in the agriculture sector, namely the production boom in the rice industry.
It may also presumably result from decreased availability of smuggled fuel due to the success of the monitoring and enforcement activities of the Fuel Marking Programme.

3.6 Prosecutions recorded For the year 2014, the Fuel Marking eight Programme convictions in comparison with two in 2013.

Seventeen new charges were filed, an increase from nine in 2013.

Three matters were also dismissed in 2014 of which one was appealed.
At the end of 2014, there were fifteen the matters continuing before Magistrates’ Courts throughout Guyana as compared to thirteen last year.

Compensation was accepted in four matters in 2014 under Section 33A Guyana Energy Agency Act 1997 as amended by Section 8 Guyana Energy Agency (Amendment) Act 2011, a reduction from seven matters in 2013.

14 Gasoil and Fuel oil purchased locally by GPL from the oil companies were discounted to avoid double counting.
61 201220132014% changeMogas1,140,119 1,150,201 1,214,868 5.62%Gasoil1,696,895 1,621,640 1,734,780 6.98%Kero91,122 75,601 86,023 13.79%Avjet132,924 81,584 77,166 -5.42%Fuel oil77,095 73,596 80,997 10.06%LPG177,133 190,806 187,526 -1.72%Avgas6,041 6,000 4,236 -29.40%Total 3,321,329 3,199,428 3,385,595 5.82%Bpd9,075 8,766 9,276 5.82%January - DecemberTOTAL CONSUMPTION - OIL COMPANIES (BBLS) In January and February 2014, three training sessions were conducted with all field officers of the GEA- Inspectors and Marking Officers- informing them of the features of all licences issued by the GEA and certain pertinent requirements of licence-holders.
In September 2014, an introductory training session was conducted with recently appointed Inspectors of the Agency.

The training examined the Standard Operating Procedures, the importance of maintaining the chain of custody, statement writing and testifying in court.

62 4.0 Review of Activities: Administration and Human Resource Division At the beginning of 2014, the GEA had a staff complement of ninety (90) employees and ended the year with ninety-two (92) employees.
The following existing positions were filled during the year:  5 Inspectors  3 Marking Officers  1 Investigator  2 Driver/Office Assistants Resignations from the following 7 positions were received:  4 Marking Officers  2 Inspectors  1 Head, Energy and Energy Statistics Division The services of persons who filled the following positions were terminated:  2 Inspectors  1 Driver/Office Assistant 4.1 Professional Development Seminar on Energy Efficiency and Conservation GEA’s Energy Engineer attended a seminar on energy efficiency and conservation in Nicaragua for potential projects development under CORE scheme which was sponsored by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Inter-American Development Bank.
Training for the to 30, period Jan 1 November 2014 Target to be achieved for 2014 Number of training programmes 35 Number of Officers trained 205 and Organize suitable install capacity building and professional development programmes provide employees with requisite knowledge and skills.

to 63 20 100 Other training Dates Facilitator Aim Participants January 31, 2014 T. Benn, Legal Officer – GEA Understanding the functions of the Licensing Division.
R. Deochan, P. Fraser, N. Bacchus, D. Brummell, D. M. Edwards, Cumberbatch, E. Richards, F. Kissoon, J. Croker, M. Welch, and K. Barron.
London, Deochand Boodhoo, Shankar Dale Ram, Jonquil Croker, Ronell Gonsalves and Ramesh Amyan February 26, 2014 Mr. Wickham, Station Officer – Guyana Fire Service Fire Safety February 17 Dr. Devon Planning and Strategy to March 12, 2014 Gardner for the Development of Bio- fuels Brian Constantine and Kenny Samaroo March 4 to Mr. Maurice Hydropower 7, 2014 Veecock Development 2 Hydropower Support Engineers and 3 Energy Engineers March 21, Dr. Beverly Raise staff awareness 66 Staff 2014 Braithwaite- Chan, Professional Social Work Practitioner on the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace.
April 1-4, PSM Training 2014 Division Principles of Human Resource Development – Module 1 April 8 – 11, PSM Training Communication in the 2014 Division Office.

Terance Ram Nominee Ram, Shankar Ram.
Randy Deochan and Abigail Bijader April 9-11, GNBS General Requirements Yota Burgess 2014 April 14-16, Guyana 2014 School of Agriculture for the operation of a laboratory – GYS 170:2009 Biogas Technology Workshop Dolwin Khan and Kenny Samaroo 64 May 7-9, PSM Training Improving Services of Merisha Welch, Abigail 2014 Division the Customer Care Professional Bijader and Dhanomattie Shyamraj May 12-30, Carlos 2014 Roberio- Professional Swimming Instructor - Hotel Tower Swimming Classes (First Batch) Jonquil Croker, Koreen Barron, Kissina Fitzallen, Earicka Richards, Ramish Amyan, Randy Deochan, Mowshani Lekhraj, Simeon Butcher, Merisha Welch, Floyd Kissoon, Devon Brummell, Dwayne Edwards, and Sherry Jagnarine June 3-5, PSM 2014 Government Accounting Devica Sukhandan and Maurice Cave June 20, IPED / IMC International Business Nomiinee Ram and 2014 Communications Geneva Cumbermack June 24-25, PSM Office Assistance Abdul Alli 2014 July 1-4, PSM Principle of Supervisory Nelta Dainty and 2014 Management – Module I Mowshani Lekhraj July 15-16, PMS Occupational Safety Mowshani Lekhraj 2014 July 18, 2014 July 24-25, 2014 July 22-25, 2014 and Health Defensive Driving Junior Chamber International Guyana Institute of Internal Auditors Guyana Chapter PSM Audit of Inventory and Stores Management & the Audit Process: From Planning to Reporting Principles of Professional Secretarial Practice – Module I July 29-31, Guyana Red First Aid Training 2014 Cross Society Galburn Williams, Robert Nazir and Mervyn McGregor Valmiki Ramtahal
 Nominee Ram Arjune Deally, Kassina Fitzallen, Koreen Gittens, Jonquil Croker, Earicka Richards, Ramish Amyan, Randy Deochan, Mowshani Lekhraj, Simeon Butcher, Merisha Welch, Floyd Kissoon, Devon Brummell, Dwayne Edwards, Bernard Rodriques, Cindy Williams, Ryan Dowden 65 August 19 - PSM Communication in the Dhanomattie 22, 2014 Office Shyamraj, Dale London, Koreen Barron and Steve Merai.
September PSM Personnel Practices and Terance Ram 9 -12, 2014 Policies September PSM 16-19, 2014 Principle of Supervisory Management – Module I I Nelta Dainty & Mowshani Lekhraj September PSM Improving Services of 23-25, 2014 the Customer Care Professional Shankar Ram, Dale London & Devon Brummell September Guyana Fire Fire Safety Winston Setal, Abigail 24, 2014 Service September 26, 2014 T. Benn, Legal Officer - GEA Introduction to Conducting Inspectorate Work Bijader, Deochand Boodhoo, Shanamay Daniels King, Chelcia Stephen, Paul Fraser, Merisha Welch, Mowshani Lekhraj, Simeon Butcher, Koreen Gittens, Kissina Fitzallen, Cindy Williams, Dwayne Edwards, Jonquil Croker, Nicholae Leacock, George Steffon, Adrian Webster & Rolin Wilson Mario Rodrigues, Ryan Dowden, Cindy Williams, Dwayne Edwards, Steffon George and Nicholae Leacock October 7- PSM Government Joslyn Nesbitt 9, 2014 October 3, 2014 to Novemeber 7, 2014 Guyana Defense Force Accounting Procedures Outboard Alec Yhan Operation/Maintenance Course October 1- Guyana Red First Aid Training 31, 2014 Cross Society Rolin Wilson, Adrian Webster, Chelcia Stephen & Paul Fraser October 29- GNBS Measurement William Holder 30, 2014 Uncertainty –ISO/IEC 17025 October 21- Domenic 22, 2014 Caccese, Consultant Aviation Fueling Handling in Guyana W. Setal, D. Shyamraj, D. London, D. Boodhoo , S. Ram and thirteen external Agencies with one participant each.
66 October 27, Intelliguard Investigation and 2014 to November 14, 2014 Specialist Security Service Inc. Intelligence Gathering C. Williams, R. Dowden, S. George, B. Rodrigues, N. Leacock & D. Edwards October 14- OLADE Energy and Winston Setal November 13, 2014 November Technische 12, 2014 to December 10, 2014 Universitat Dresden Society: Environmental Impacts of Biofuels and alternatives for prevention and mitigation Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Sources Mr. Brian Constantine November Dr. Sharma – Energy Efficient Seema Greene and 20, 2014 CEO, GEA Procurement November IDB 25-26 Workshop on Sustainable Energy Program for Guyana GY- G1004 December Dr. Sharma – Energy Efficient 18, 2014 CEO, GEA Procurement Terance Ram, Dolwin Khan, Leon DeSouza, Evarard Rampersaud, Kenny Samaroo Leon DeSouza, Kenny Samaroo and Dolwin Khan Dolwin Khan, Leon DeSouza, Evarard Rampersaud, Shevon Wood, Taiwo Wilson- Williams and Kenny Samaroo 4.2 Administration and Infrastructural Enhancement During the year, the Division facilitated the procurement of goods and services based on the budget and workplan.
The following main infrastructural works commenced:  Extension to the Northern Section of the GEA’s building at Quamina Street.

 Extension to the Southern Section of the GEA’s building at Quamina Street.

Maintenance works to the Agency's boats, outboard engines and vehicles were done.

Buildings and compound at outlying locations were also maintained.

A new boat is being built and two new engines are in the procurement process.
The Agency also enhanced the aesthetics of the compound by adding potted plants.

Hedges were also planted within the compound.

67 5.0 Review of Activities: Finance Division The activities of GEA are financed from Government subventions and from revenue generation.

Revenue was generated by the Agency from administrative fees (Agency Fees) for the marking and handling of fuel and from the issuance of licences to import, sell, store and transport petroleum and petroleum products.
Due to the project-based self-financing nature of the Fuel Marking Programme, separate accounts are kept for its income and expenditure.

The GEA facilitated payments for fuel purchased under the PetroCaribe Agreement by the oil companies.

The payments for fuel purchased from Venezuela were facilitated by the GEA and were captured in the accounts to ensure that payments are made according to contractual obligations.

A number of internal audit exercises were performed for the year 2014.
Monthly reviews of key areas within the Agency, mainly in the Accounts Division have continuously improved in the areas of efficiency and effectiveness.

68 Appendix: Legislation, Mandate and Overview of the Divisions Legislation The GEA, a body corporate, was established in 1997 by the Guyana Energy Agency Act 1997 (Act No.

31 of 1997).

The GEA Act has been amended over the years to foster harmonization, increased monitoring, better regulation and greater enforcement in the energy sector.
The GEA falls under the purview of the Prime Minister as the Minister responsible for energy and electricity.

GEA’s organization structure consists of a Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Secretariat and the following five Divisions: i) Energy & Energy Statistics Division, ii) Legal & Licensing Division, iii) Fuel Marking Division, iv) Administration/Human Resource Division, and v) Finance Division.
The GEA’s organization structure was revised during 2010 to accommodate the following new positions: Energy Economist, Energy Engineer, Hydropower Support Engineer, Licensing Administrator, Internal Auditor, Public Communications Officer, Human Resource Officer, [additional] Legal Officer, Field Operations Coordinator, Senior Investigator and Investigator.
The mandate and activities of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) are governed by the following legislation:  Guyana Energy Agency Act 1997,  Energy Sector (Harmonisation of Laws) Act 2002,  Guyana Energy Agency (Amendment) Act 2004,  Guyana Energy Agency (Amendment) Act 2005,  Guyana Energy Agency (Amendment) Act 2011,  Petroleum and Petroleum Products Regulations 2014,  Hydroelectric Power Act and Regulations 1956,  Hydroelectric Power (Amendment) Act 1988,  Electricity Sector Reform Act 1999,  Public Utilities Commission Act 1999,  Electricity Sector Reform (Amendment) Act 2010, and  Public Utilities Commission (Amendment) Act 2010.
The GEA Act of 1997 established the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) as a body corporate.
On March 31, 2004 the GEA (Amendment) Act 2004 was assented to and published in an Extraordinary Issue of the Official Gazette which made provisions for the implementation of the fuel marking system, creation of offences 69 and also for the grant and issue of the various classes of licences, viz- Import Licence; Wholesale Licence; Importing Wholesale Licence; Retail Licence; Bulk Transportation Carrier Licence; Storage Licence; and Consumer Installation Licence.
The core functions listed in section 5 of the principal Act are: - - - - - - - - - - - import licences, wholesale to advise and make recommendations to the Minister regarding any measures necessary to secure the efficient management of energy and the source of energy in the public interest and to develop and encourage the development and utilisation of sources of energy other than sources presently in use; to develop a national energy policy and secure its implementation; to carry out research into all sources of energy including those sources presently used in Guyana for the generation of energy, and securing more efficient utilization of energy and sources of energy; to monitor the performance of the energy sector in Guyana, including the production, importation, distribution and utilization of petroleum and petroleum products; to disseminate information relating to energy management, including energy conservation and the development and utilization of alternative sources of energy; to grant and issue licences relating to petroleum and petroleum products, including importing wholesale licences, retail licences, bulk transportation carrier licences, storage licences and consumer installation licences; to utilise a marking system to add markers to petroleum and petroleum products imported by every person under an import licence or import wholesale licence for the purpose of identifying such petroleum and petroleum products as having been legitimately imported; to take samples of petroleum and petroleum products
 from any person at random throughout Guyana and carry out tests and examinations to determine the presence or level of the markers in the samples of the petroleum and petroleum products; to perform the necessary tests to determine whether the marker(s) is (are) in the required proportion and any further test necessary to determine whether the petroleum and petroleum products have been lawfully obtained, stored, possessed, offered for sale, blended or mixed with any substance that is not approved; to prosecute in the Magistrates’ Courts persons who are in possession of petroleum and petroleum products bearing no markers or at a concentration contrary to that required; to prosecute in the Magistrates’ Courts persons who import petroleum and petroleum products without an import licence or wholesale import licence; licences, 70 - to prosecute in the Magistrates’ Courts persons who purchase, obtain, store, possess, offer for sale, sell, distribute, transport or otherwise deal with illegal petroleum.
Section 6 of the Act further outlines several advisory functions of the Agency: - - - - to study and keep under review matters relating to the exploration for, production, recovery, processing, transmission, transportation, distribution, sale, purchase, exchange and disposal of energy and sources of energy; to report thereon to the Minister and recommend to the Minister such measures as the Agency considers necessary or in the public interest for the control, supervision, conservation, use and marketing and development of energy and sources of energy; to prepare studies and reports at the request of the Minister on any matter relating to energy or any source of energy, including research into alternative sources of energy, or the application of such research, and to recommend to the Minister the making of such arrangements as the Agency considers desirable for cooperation with governmental or other agencies in or outside Guyana in respect of matters relating to energy and sources of energy; to advise the Minister or assigned authority on matters relating to the administration and discharge of the functions of the Electricity Sector Reform Act 1999.
The Fuel Marking Programme was charged with the responsibility of ensuring that all gasoline, diesel and kerosene are properly marked at a known concentration at all legitimate import points and also collecting and testing samples of fuel from retailers, distributors, various parts of the country transporters, commercial consumers and any person in possession of fuel for the relevant marker(s).
including wholesalers, Energy & Energy Statistics Division The Division’s duties and responsibilities are: - - - - - to ensure that petroleum products are readily available in the country; to manage the purchase and importation of petroleum and petroleum products; to facilitate payment arrangements between the Oil Companies, the Bank of Guyana and other petroleum importers; to collaborate with sector agencies on energy and related matters; to develop Guyana’s Energy Policy and revise as necessary; 71 - - - - - - - transmission, to study and review matters relating to the exploration for, production, recovery, processing, transportation, distribution, sale, purchase, exchange and disposal of energy and sources of energy within and outside Guyana; to prepare studies and reports at the request of the Minister on any matter relating to energy; to develop and execute projects relating to alternative sources of energy; to update the country's energy data with respect to acquisition prices, wholesale prices and retail prices; to prepare and analyse energy demand and supply data; to supply petroleum information and analysis of the relevant energy data as required; to supply the CEIS and OLADE databases with energy information.
Legal & Licensing Division The Division’s duties and responsibilities are: - - - - - - to inspect all sites, motor vehicles, machinery and equipment for which a licence may be required under the Regulations; to grant/issue the relevant licences pertaining to- o importation of petroleum or petroleum products; o bulk transportation of petroleum or petroleum products; o storage of petroleum or petroleum products; o wholesale of petroleum or petroleum products; o retail of petroleum or petroleum products; o storage and own-use of petroleum or petroleum products.
to suspend, cancel, cease licences in accordance with the regulations made under the Guyana Energy Agency Act 1997 as amended by the Guyana Energy Agency (Amendment) Acts 2004, 2005 and 2011; to ensure that files for prosecution are completed promptly and dispatched to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for advice; to oversee and coordinate the assignment of cases for prosecution; to prosecute in the Magistrates’ Courts persons who are in possession of petroleum and petroleum products bearing no markers or at a concentration contrary to that required; 72 - - - - - to prosecute in the Magistrates’ Courts persons who import petroleum and petroleum products without an import licence or wholesale import licence; to prosecute in the Magistrates’ Courts persons who purchase, obtain, store, possess, offer for sale, sell, distribute, transport or otherwise deal with petroleum without the relevant licence (s); to coordinate the representation of the Agency in civil litigation; to prepare Amendments to the Legislation as required and work in collaboration with the Drafting Department of the Ministry of Legal Affairs regarding same; to provide management with the necessary legal guidance in execution of the Agency’s overall mandate and in relation to other stakeholder agencies, where necessary.
Fuel Marking Division The Division’s duties and responsibilities are: - - - - - - - - - to utilise the respective marking system to add markers to petroleum and petroleum products imported by every person under an import licence or import wholesale licence for the purpose of identifying such petroleum and petroleum products as having been legitimately imported, whether domestic or duty-free; to add the relevant covert proprietary chemical markers to petroleum and petroleum products at the concentration determined by the Minister by notice in the Gazette; to maintain the integrity of the marking system; to test the accuracy and monitor the effectiveness of the marking system; to take samples of petroleum and petroleum products from any site at random throughout Guyana and carry out tests and examinations to determine the presence or level of the markers in the samples of the petroleum and petroleum products; to perform the necessary laboratory tests to determine whether the marker(s) is (are) in the required proportion; to determine the composition and grade of petroleum and petroleum products and determine whether same have been blended or mixed with any substance that is not approved; to give testimonial evidence in the prosecution of offences under the Act; to provide, through the Analyst’s Certificate, expert/scientific evidence as proof of the legality of petroleum and petroleum products.
73 Administration and Human Resource Division The Division’s duties and responsibilities are: - - - - - - - - - - - - - in the recruitment, selection, replacement and continuous to maintain and update the Agency’s personnel files and other records; to aid professional development of staff; to address staff concerns related to wages and salary administration, contract negotiation and separation procedures; to improve staff morale through cogent policies and remuneration; to manage and maintain the Group Pension, Group Life, Medical and National Insurance Schemes while ensuring that claims, benefits and queries are processed expeditiously and to the satisfaction of the staff; to handle all grievance procedures with the objective of reaching mutually acceptable solutions; to ensure that office supplies, equipment, and vehicles are adequately provided and maintained; to ensure that the Agency’s edifices, facilities and compound are kept clean and properly utilized and maintained; to monitor the security services for reliability and adequacy in the execution of their duties; to develop and enforce the Agency’s Policy Manual and Disciplinary Code; to provide general support services to the officers of the Agency in the execution of their duties; to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations in the work environment; to manage the procurement, receipt and issue of stationery, stocks, office equipment and assets of the Agency and monitor use of same to prevent abuse of the Agency’s resources.
Finance Division The Finance Division is tasked with the responsibilities of the day to day management of the Agency’s financial resources.
The Division’s duties and responsibilities are: - - - - - - to advise management on the Agency’s financial matters, and where necessary, other agencies; to manage and maintain the Agency’s income and expense accounts and all other accounting records; to prepare the Agency’s financial statements; to prepare the Agency’s budget documents; to prepare monthly wages and salaries and other allowances; to process payments; 74 - - - to ensure that goods and services procured by the Agency are so procured in compliance with the Procurement Act and other relevant guidelines; to verify the accuracy of bills and receipts provided and investigate suspicious or fraudulent bills/receipts; to maintain and update the Agency’s asset register.
75 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR THE GUYANA ENERGY AGENCY Finance Energy & Energy Statistics Fuel Marking Legal & Licensing Administration & Human Resources Division (8) Division (9) Division (47) Division (10) Division (14) Supports FMD Support from FMD Filled Positions = 92