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Region 3: Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3) lies between the Essequibo and Demerara rivers, across the river from Georgetown, and is home to the Gas-to-Energy project at Wales.
Long An, Vietnam
Engineering · Fabrication · Shipping
Destination: Guyana
Region 3 at a glance
- Regional capital
- Vreed en Hoop
- Population, 2022 census
- 143,884
- Preliminary count
- Population change since 2012
- +33.5%
- 107,785 in 2012
- Land area
- 3,755 km²
- 38 people per km²
Source: Guyana Bureau of Statistics, 2022 Census preliminary report (subject to revision).
About the region
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara includes the West Bank and West Coast of Demerara, the Essequibo islands such as Leguan and Wakenaam, and the river hub of Parika. Vreed en Hoop, opposite Georgetown, is the regional capital. Its population grew by about a third between the 2012 and 2022 censuses.
The region hosts the Gas-to-Energy project at Wales: a planned 300 MW power plant and a natural gas liquids facility, with the first 228 MW phase targeted for the end of 2026. The government plans an industrial estate at Wales for gas-based industries such as cooking gas and fertiliser. The new four-lane Demerara River Bridge links the West Bank to the East Bank (Region 4).
Opportunities include warehouses and workshops for the energy supply chain, plants on the planned estate, and buildings for the fast-growing communities on the West Bank and West Coast.
Map
Where Region 3 sits
Region 3 is highlighted. Select any other region to open its page.
- 1 Barima-WainiMabaruma · 38,956 people · 20,339 km²
- 2 Pomeroon-SupenaamAnna Regina · 56,469 people · 6,195 km²
- 3 Essequibo Islands-West DemeraraVreed en Hoop · 143,884 people · 3,755 km²
- 4 Demerara-MahaicaGeorgetown · 347,759 people · 2,232 km²
- 5 Mahaica-BerbiceFort Wellington · 57,667 people · 4,190 km²
- 6 East Berbice-CorentyneNew Amsterdam · 114,574 people · 36,234 km²
- 7 Cuyuni-MazaruniBartica · 30,324 people · 47,213 km²
- 8 Potaro-SiparuniMahdia · 13,598 people · 20,051 km²
- 9 Upper Takutu-Upper EssequiboLethem · 29,944 people · 57,750 km²
- 10 Upper Demerara-BerbiceLinden · 45,499 people · 17,040 km²
Getting materials to Region 3
Steel structures from World Steel arrive by sea at the agreed Guyana port (normally Georgetown). Onward transport is arranged by the client or its logistics partner.
| Route / facility | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bridge | New four-lane Demerara River Bridge to the East Bank of Demerara (Region 4) |
| Road | West Coast and West Bank Demerara roads to Parika; Budget 2026 includes Parika–Goshen road works |
| River | Parika river hub for the Essequibo islands and interior |
| Port | Nearest sea port: Georgetown, across the Demerara River |
Solutions
Steel structures for Region 3
Solutions most relevant to the economy of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara.
Manufacturing plants
Factories and processing halls with cranes and mezzanines.
ManufacturingLogistics buildings
Warehouses, cross-dock and laydown buildings.
LogisticsSteel warehouses
Clear-span storage for distributors and importers.
WarehousesFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on scope, design codes, shipping and what happens in Guyana.
Ask an engineerCan you deliver to Wales or the West Bank?
We ship to a Guyana port agreed with you, normally Georgetown. Inland transport by road or river to the site is arranged by you or your logistics partner; we size and pack components to suit the route you confirm.
Do you have staff or an erection crew in this region?
No. World Steel manufactures in Vietnam and exports to Guyana. Erection is done by your contractor or a licensed local partner using our drawings and erection documentation.
Which data do these figures come from?
Population and area come from the preliminary report of the 2022 census by the Guyana Bureau of Statistics. Other figures are listed with their sources on the Guyana market page.
Sources
- International Monetary Fund, Press Release No. 25/132: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Guyana, 7 May 2025.
- Guyana Bureau of Statistics, Preliminary Report, Guyana National Population and Housing Census 2022 (Tables 1.6 and 1.10; preliminary figures, subject to revision).
- Department of Public Information (DPI), $1.558 trillion Budget 2026 presented, 26 January 2026.
- DPI, Budget 2026: major roads and bridges expansion, 26 January 2026.
- ExxonMobil, ExxonMobil Guyana Begins Production at Fourth Offshore Guyana Project, 8 August 2025 (company statement and outlook).
- DPI, Opening of the New Demerara Harbour River Bridge, 30 September 2025.
- OilNOW report republished by GAPP, NGL facility, 228 MW from Guyana's Gas-to-Energy plant this year, 19 February 2026.
- DPI, Gov't working to make Guyana Caribbean's industrial capital.
- DPI, $350M allocated for completion of Industrial Estates, 27 November 2017.
- Kaieteur News, Suriname pulls out of joint Corentyne bridge project, 1 July 2026.
- Wikipedia, List of airports in Guyana (ICAO/IATA codes) and Transport in Guyana (ports, Berbice and Takutu bridges).
- Map outline: Natural Earth 1:10m admin-1 boundaries (public domain), simplified.
Figures are reproduced as published on the dates shown. They describe the market; they are not forecasts or commitments by World Steel. Check the latest official releases before making investment decisions.
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