Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured citizens that the country’s electricity supply will return to normal by the beginning of March 2025. This comes after a working visit to the Tema Metering and Regulating Station of the West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited on Friday, February 21, 2025.
According to Jinapor, the ongoing pigging exercise by the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has affected the power sector’s ability to generate about 800MW of thermal capacity, putting a strain on the national grid However, he noted that the exercise is on schedule to be completed, and electricity supply will normalize soon.
Meanwhile, the Minister revealed that N-Gas has threatened to cut off gas supply due to an outstanding debt of $75 million. This move could hinder the government’s efforts to provide a stable electricity supply. Jinapor assured that the government is in talks with N-Gas to resolve the issue.
Jinapor appealed to the public to remain calm and bear with the government during this period. He promised that a stable power supply will be restored in the coming weeks. The Minister was accompanied by the Chief Director of the Ministry, Wilhelmina Asamoah, and other officials from the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
