Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that robust contingency measures have been put in place to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the shutdown of Eni’s Offshore Gas Receiving Facility for upgrading this Sunday, July 13, 2025.
The shutdown will pave the way for Eni to increase its gas supply for power generation by an additional 30 mmscfd, bringing the total gas supply from its facility to 270 mmscfd.
Minister Jinapor’s assurance follows a high-level meeting on Friday with major stakeholders in Ghana’s energy sector.
The meeting brought together representatives from Eni, the Ghana Grid Company Ltd (GRIDCo), Petroleum Commission, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), and the Volta River Authority (VRA).
The session focused on re-evaluating the potential implications of the temporary shutdown and strategies in place to mitigate any disruptions to power supply.
Hon. Jinapor reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to maintaining stable and reliable power, especially during critical periods such as this.
“The power sector is the backbone of our economy, and we are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that this upgrade does not adversely affect Ghanaians,” he stated.
He assured the public that all relevant agencies are working closely to implement a comprehensive mitigation plan.
“I urge the public to remain calm. I can assure the people of Ghana that adequate measures are in place to ensure minimal or no disruption to the power supply,” the Minister added.
The Ministry also pledged to keep the public informed with timely updates throughout the shutdown period.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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