GRIDco and ECG Announce Three-Week Dumsor

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) announce  a three-week interruption in power supply is expected to hit the country due to a reduction in gas supply from Nigeria.

The reduction in gas supply is attributed to maintenance works being undertaken by a gas supplier in Nigeria, which is projected to last three weeks.

According to GRIDCo and ECG, the West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has explained that the maintenance has caused a reduction in overall power generation capacity in Ghana, which could result in load management over the period of the work.

This means that some areas across the country may experience interruptions in power supply.

In a joint statement, GRIDCo and ECG assured the public that they are collaborating with other stakeholders in the power value chain to optimize available resources and ensure minimal impact of the reduction in gas supply on consumers.

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The companies apologized for the inconvenience caused by the interruption and are working tirelessly to minimize the disruption.

The full statement by GRIDCo and ECG reads:

“The Ghana Grid Company LTD. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana, (ECG) wish to inform the public that due to a reduction in gas supply from Nigeria since yesterday, Wednesday 12th June, 2024 some areas across the country have experienced interruption in power supply.

The West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo), in a statement, has explained that the reduction in gas supply was due to maintenance works being undertaken by a gas supplier in Nigeria and is projected to last three (3) weeks.

The maintenance has caused a reduction in overall power generation capacity in Ghana which could result in load management over the period of the work.

GRIDCo and ECG however, wish to assure the public that we are collaborating with other stakeholders in the power value chain to optimise available resources to ensure minimal impact of the reduction in gas supply on consumers.

GRIDCo and ECG sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.

JOINTLY ISSUED BY:

GRIDCo and ECG”

The reduction in gas supply has resulted in a drop in power generation capacity, which will lead to load management. This may cause some areas to experience power outages or interruptions, which will affect both residential and commercial consumers.

GRIDCo and ECG are working closely with other stakeholders to ensure that the impact of the reduction in gas supply is minimized. The companies are also exploring alternative sources of energy to mitigate the effects of the interruption.

The public is advised to be prepared for any unexpected power outages or interruptions during this period.

GRIDCo and ECG are committed to providing reliable and efficient power supply services to all consumers, and are working hard to ensure that this goal is achieved.

In conclusion, the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) announce a three-week interruption in power supply due to a reduction in gas supply from Nigeria.

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