The growing portfolio of gas-to-power developments - and their role in creating new markets for LNG, transmission infrastructure and field services - will take center stage at Caribbean Energy Week (CEW), taking place from July 13–15, 2027, in Georgetown, Guyana. The summit will bring together regulators, project developers, technology providers and global financiers to evaluate project timelines, examine regional demand growth and structure capital for expanding opportunities across the value chain.

Guyana Advances 300 MW Gas-to-Power Project

Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project is preparing to receive natural gas for initial firing and testing of its first turbine in December. The turbine is expected to add approximately 57 MW of capacity to the national grid, providing additional generation as electricity demand continues to rise.

Phase One is designed to deliver 300 MW of electricity using natural gas supplied from Guyana’s offshore developments. The project creates a new domestic market for the country’s gas resources while requiring parallel investment in the infrastructure needed to deliver new generation to consumers.

To deliver this new capacity, Guyana is advancing significant power delivery infrastructure, including up to 425 km of new transmission lines. The scale of the transmission network build-out is opening high-value opportunities for equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, and high-voltage transmission specialists.

Dominican Republic Advances $1.7B Manzanillo Complex

The Dominican Republic is making rapid progress on its flagship gas-to-power infrastructure. In September 2026, the Ministry of Energy and Mines reported that the $1.7 billion Manzanillo Gas & Power project had reached 66.9% completion. Comprising two 420 MW combined-cycle blocks totaling 840 MW, the facility will supply approximately 15% of the country’s total installed electricity capacity upon completion in 2028.

Supporting infrastructure is also advancing alongside the generation facilities. The dedicated transmission line for the complex has been completed, while development of the infrastructure required to receive and supply natural gas is progressing. A vessel designated for conversion into a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) is scheduled to enter the shipyard in November 2026.

The Bahamas Opens New LNG-to-Power Market

The Bahamas is developing an LNG-to-power supply chain as part of a wider shift away from heavy fuel oil and diesel generation. The government expects natural gas generation capacity to scale to approximately 190 MW by late 2027, alongside wider investment in generation and electricity networks.

Private investment is moving in parallel to support this transition. In July 2026, Shell reached a Final Investment Decision on a small-scale LNG regasification terminal at Clifton Pier. Targeting first gas in Q1, 2027, the terminal will supply gas to feed more than 170 MW of baseload power generation, serving as a template for small-scale LNG deployment across island networks.

These initiatives demonstrate that Caribbean nations are positioning gas-to-power as a key bridge between immediate demand growth and long-term energy transition goals. The shift is opening multi-tier investment channels spanning LNG import terminals, pipelines, power generation, transmission, storage and long-term operations and maintenance.

These investment dynamics will frame discussions at CEW 2027 in Georgetown, where global investors and industry stakeholders will gather to map out the next phase of Caribbean power infrastructure.

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