- Deputy Minister for Energy, clarifies recent warnings from ECG and GRIDCo regarding power disruptions
- The notification was a proactive response to a reduced gas supply from Nigeria
- Ghana secured alternative gas suppliers, preventing disruptions
Hon. Collins Adomako-Mensah, Deputy Minister for Energy, has provided clarity on recent statements by ECG and GRIDCo regarding potential disruptions in Ghana’s power supply due to reduced gas imports from Nigeria.
Addressing a panel discussion on a local TV station, Adomako-Mensah emphasized that the notification issued by ECG and GRIDCo did not signify an impending three-week ‘dumsor’ situation in the country.
“We did not announce that there would be ‘dumsor’ for 3 weeks. The West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) informed us of maintenance by one of their suppliers in Nigeria, potentially affecting gas supply to Ghana,” Adomako-Mensah clarified.
He explained that the preemptive statement aimed to alert Ghanaians to possible challenges in electricity generation due to the maintenance work in Nigeria, not a definitive outage.
“Fortunately, alternative gas suppliers were secured promptly, preventing the anticipated disruptions,” Adomako-Mensah added, noting minimal impact despite ongoing maintenance.
Earlier statements from ECG and GRIDCo had acknowledged localized power interruptions linked to reduced gas supply, attributing the situation to maintenance affecting the West Africa Gas Pipeline.
“The reduction in gas supply has lowered Ghana’s overall power generation capacity, necessitating temporary load management measures,” the joint statement from GRIDCo and ECG had indicated.
Adomako-Mensah reassured the public of ongoing efforts to mitigate any potential future disruptions in the country’s power supply infrastructure.
