Ghana is facing a potential power crisis as the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) prepares to shut down for maintenance from January 20 to February 16, 2025.
A report by the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has revealed that the country needs to secure approximately $90 million to purchase alternative fuel to maintain power generation during the shutdown period.
The WAGP pipeline is a crucial source of natural gas for power generation in Ghana.
However, the upcoming maintenance, which includes pigging (cleaning) and valve replacement, will necessitate a complete shutdown of gas flow.