The intermittent power outages in parts of Ghana have been linked to a disruption in operations at the Tema Regulatory & Metering Station, managed by the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo). This has led to the temporary closure of major thermal power plants in Tema, a critical energy generation hub.
In a joint press release dated December 11, the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) explained that WAPCo’s facility experienced “operational upsets” caused by an unexpected influx of liquids and debris at the Lagos Beach Compressor Station. This issue disrupted gas transportation, forcing the shutdown of the Tema station and limiting the supply of natural gas to the thermal power plants.
As a result, there has been a power supply shortfall, prompting GRIDCo and ECG to implement limited load management measures, commonly known as “dumsor,” to balance electricity demand and supply. Although specific areas affected were not disclosed, residents have reported disruptions impacting residential and commercial activities.
