Emergency Hotlines

BERBICE

333-2186

DEMERARA

0475

226-2600

ESSEQUIBO

Supenaam – Charity 623-4014 | 623-0123 Bartica 623-5012 | 608-8541

Wakenaam 623-5013 | 623-4012 Leguan 623-5017 | 608-8543

Press Release

Containment of Minor Fuel Spill

6th May 2020

MEDIA RELEASE

Containment of Minor Fuel Spill

(2020 May 6, Georgetown, Guyana): An oil spill was discovered today, 2020 May 6 within the compound of the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL Inc.) Kingston Power Complex. A small amount of the spill seeped into the Demerara River.

Since the discovery, GPL’s personnel expedited industry standard safety, health and environmental procedures to contain the spill. The general public is hereby reassured that GPL’s efforts to contain the spill have thus far proven successful.

GPL wishes to advise the general public that our company embraces industry standard fuel management practices and a thorough investigation will be conducted to prevent a reoccurrence.

 

For more information

Public Relations Unit: 592-225-1471

Website: www.gplinc.net

Facebook: /GPLIncorporated