Ghana wants $90 million to buy gas to stop looming energy disaster – GRIDCo report
Ghana is dealing with a possible energy disaster because the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) prepares to close down for upkeep from January 20 to February 16, 2025.
A report by the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has revealed that the nation must safe roughly $90 million to buy different gas to keep up energy technology through the shutdown interval.
The WAGP pipeline is a vital supply of pure fuel for energy technology in Ghana. However, the upcoming upkeep, which incorporates pigging (cleansing) and valve alternative, will necessitate an entire shutdown of fuel stream.
This will considerably influence energy technology, significantly within the Tema area the place a number of energy vegetation rely closely on fuel from the pipeline.
GRIDCo’s report outlines methods to mitigate the influence of the shutdown. These embrace:
- Rescheduling deliberate generator shutdowns that coincide with the WAGP upkeep interval.
- Securing different gas sources, akin to mild crude oil, to energy thermal vegetation.
- Implementing load shedding measures as a final resort to keep up grid stability.
The report emphasizes the urgency of securing the mandatory funds to buy different gas. Failure to take action might result in widespread energy outages and negatively influence financial actions.
The government
is presently engaged on securing the required funds and implementing the mandatory measures to avert a significant energy disaster.
Below is the total assertion from GRIDCo:
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