By Ashiadey Dotse
The Ghana Grid Company Ltd (GRIDCo) has assured Ghanaians that there will be no power outages, commonly called “dumsor,” during the ongoing maintenance of the West Africa Gas Pipeline. The maintenance began on February 5 and is expected to end on March 2, 2025.
In a joint statement, GRIDCo and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) announced that the government, through the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, has secured large amounts of liquid fuel to power key plants in Tema as an alternative energy source.
Speaking to Citi Business News, Nana Amoasi VII, Executive Director of the Institute of Energy Security (IES), praised the government’s effort to secure enough fuel to keep the electricity supply stable.
He explained that the postponement of the maintenance work allowed the government to stock up on liquid fuel. This means that even if the gas supply to power plants in the Eastern enclave is disrupted, these plants will still function using the alternative fuel.
Amoasi also assured that power plants like Asogli and the entire Tema power plant would not be affected. This, he said, would prevent any loss in electricity generation and ensure that consumers continue to receive reliable power.
“With this preparation, the government can proceed with confidence, avoiding criticism while ensuring a steady power supply for all,” he added.
