Nationwide power interruption set for July 13 as ENI conducts maintenance
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a temporary nationwide power interruption on Sunday, July 13, due to scheduled maintenance by gas supplier ENI.
The shutdown, which involves turning off gas valves for rehabilitation, is part of efforts to boost gas production capacity to 270 mm scarf.
“This Sunday, ENI will turn off their valves temporarily to increase gas production to about 270 MM Scarf. It means that we are stabilizing the energy sector. The plant will be turned off for a short period within the day for maintenance works we are likely to experience some interruption of power. It is for a good purpose.”
Mr. Jinapor explained that while the maintenance will last only a few hours, it is likely to result in intermittent power supply during the day. He explained that the short-term disruption is necessary for long-term gains.
The Minister made these remarks at a groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the 161kV Anwomaso to Kumasi Transmission Line. The project, co-funded by the European Union and the Government of France, aims to resolve low-voltage issues in Kumasi and the Dukwaw mining areas, while also improving system efficiency.
Mr. Jinapor further noted that, based on expert technical advice, government has decided against switching power plants to liquid fuel during the brief shutdown.
“It involves changing nozzles, it involves a lot of work and so if we are going off for about for to six hours you don’t risk it transitioning to liquid fuel only to come back to gas.”
He assured the public that all efforts are being made to minimize the impact of the shutdown on households and businesses.
In a related development, the Minister announced a new commercial oil discovery by ENI, and revealed that Tullow Oil is preparing to invest more resources into Ghana’s upstream oil sector.
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