The Managing Director of West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo), Michelle Burkett, has called for stronger collaboration among the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) states, comprising Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, to resolve persistent payment challenges contributing to a regional gas supply deficit.
Speaking at the West African Gas Pipeline Committee of Ministers (CoMs) meeting in Accra on April 29, 2025, WAPCo’s MD stressed the urgency of coordinated action to stabilize gas flow and drive energy security in the sub-region.
She emphasized that tackling these financial bottlenecks is critical to ensuring a reliable minimum base load to support power generation and industrial activity across West Africa.
“Our ability to fully unlock the WAGP’s potential is increasingly shaped by the collective effort from all stakeholders represented here today.”
Ms. Burkett used the opportunity to highlight three key areas where WAPCo needs the Committee’s support.
She emphasized securing sustainable gas supply of a minimum base load supply of 150,000 MMBtu per day through the ELPS into the WAGP pending the completion of ongoing enhancement projects.
She also highlighted strengthening financial stability through collaborative solutions to help establish a shared pathway to resolving all outstanding commercial matters.
Furthermore, she emphasized the need for facilitating the timely passage of the WAGP Fiscal Amendment Acts in Ghana, Togo, and Nigeria to ensure a harmonized approach across all WAGP states.
“WAPCo remains committed to this shared vision and stands ready to drive forward a compelling new chapter of economic opportunity for all stakeholders involved,” she stated.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
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