The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced a three-week load management plan due to a reduction in gas supply from Nigeria.
The reduction, starting Wednesday, June 12, 2024, is due to maintenance work being conducted by a gas supplier in Nigeria. The West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has indicated that these maintenance activities will last for three weeks.
This situation has reduced Ghana’s overall power generation capacity, necessitating load shedding to manage electricity distribution efficiently during this period.
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GRIDCo and ECG have assured the public that they are collaborating with other stakeholders in the power sector to optimize available resources and minimize the impact on consumers. They are committed to effectively managing the disruptions and ensuring that essential services remain operational throughout the reduced gas supply period.
In their joint statement, GRIDCo and ECG apologized for the inconvenience caused by the power interruptions. They emphasized their commitment to keeping the public informed about the situation and urged consumers to cooperate with the load management measures to help mitigate the effects of the reduced power generation capacity.
Consumers are advised to stay updated through official channels for information on scheduled power outages and to plan accordingly during this period of reduced electricity supply.
