The Ghana Grid Company LTD. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) wish to inform the general public that, due to a reduction in gas supply from Nigeria since Wednesday, 12th June 2024, there will be interruptions in power supply for the next three weeks. The press release indicated that some areas across the country have already experienced these interruptions, affecting the Ghanaian economy.
The West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) explained in a statement that the reduction in gas supply is due to maintenance works being undertaken by a gas supplier in Nigeria. As a result, there has been a reduction in overall power generation capacity in Ghana, which could lead to load management measures during this period.
Despite these challenges, GRIDCo and ECG are working closely with other stakeholders in the power value chain to optimize available resources. Their goal is to minimize the impact of the reduced gas supply on consumers. They are taking every possible measure to ensure that the disruption is as minimal as possible.
The maintenance work in Nigeria has undeniably placed a strain on Ghana’s power supply. However, GRIDCo and ECG are committed to managing the situation efficiently. They understand the critical importance of a stable power supply for both residential and industrial consumers. Therefore, they are actively exploring alternative solutions to mitigate the effects of the gas supply reduction. This includes collaborating with power producers, regulators, and other key stakeholders to ensure that any power outages are controlled and limited in scope and duration.
GRIDCo and ECG sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by these necessary maintenance works. The companies assure the public that they are dedicated to restoring normal power supply as quickly as possible.They also encourage consumers to use electricity judiciously to help manage the limited supply more effectively.
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