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| WAPCo delays pipeline maintenance to prevent power crisis. |
The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has
agreed to postpone its planned pipeline maintenance by two weeks, averting an
imminent power crisis in Ghana.
This decision comes after intense negotiations led by
a technical committee established by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah to tackle the
looming energy challenge.
The maintenance, initially scheduled to commence this
week, was flagged by the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) as a significant threat to
the country’s electricity supply.
GRIDCo warned that ongoing fuel shortages for thermal
plants, combined with the disruption in gas supply from the pipeline, would
severely cripple Ghana’s power generation capacity.
At a high-level meeting involving WAPCo
representatives, GRIDCo officials, and the technical committee, the
stakeholders deliberated on the potential impact of the maintenance on the
national grid. Concerns were raised about the possible reintroduction of power
outages, which could disrupt businesses and households across the country.
Following the discussions, WAPCo agreed to delay the
maintenance to allow authorities more time to secure alternative fuel supplies
and stabilize electricity generation.
Background on the Maintenance and Fuel Crisis
WAPCo’s pipeline plays a vital role in transporting
natural gas from Nigeria to Ghana, Togo, and Benin. The scheduled maintenance
is crucial for the pipeline’s safety and efficiency.
However, Ghana’s reliance on gas for powering its
thermal plants means any disruption can have severe implications for electricity
supply.
Additionally, the country is currently grappling with
a fuel supply deficit, which has further strained the power sector. Efforts are
underway to import additional light crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG)
to mitigate the impact of the gas supply shortfall.
The government and relevant stakeholders are working
to expedite fuel imports and finalize contingency plans to maintain power
supply during the eventual maintenance period.
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