The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has announced the safe and successful completion of critical pipeline maintenance activities, and the resumption of gas transportation services in Ghana, Togo and Benin.
The maintenance project included the offshore pipeline cleaning and inspection, subsea
valve replacements, and other essential works across multiple locations in Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria.
The exercise, which spanned four weeks, involved temporarily shutting down the pipeline laterals into Cotonou, Benin, Lomé, Togo and Tema, Ghana.
The company completed the first phase of the maintenance and inspection exercise in December 2024.
The second phase which began on February 5, 2025 was expected to be completed by March 2,2025. Despite the complexities and challenges, the company managed to complete it ahead of schedule and with remarkable efficiency and safety WAPCo’s Managing Director Michelle Burkett praised the team for their outstanding effort.
“I want to congratulate every member of our team for their dedication and professionalism.
This was a complex project, and your hard work, even in the face of challenges, made it a success. While some countries experienced temporary disruptions due to the shutdown of the laterals, our teams worked tirelessly to ensure that maintenance was carried out swiftly and safely. The results speak for themselves, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve
achieved” she said.
“WAPCo expresses its sincere gratitude to the governments of Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo for their continued support. We also appreciate the efforts of the maritime and
regulatory authorities in these countries, along with our customers, shippers, gas off-takers, host communities, shareholders, and all other stakeholders, for their valuable collaboration and contributions to the success of the project.”
The project’s successful completion ensures the continued safe, reliable and efficient
operation of the pipeline system.
WAPCo said it remains committed to providing high-quality service and maintaining the highest safety standards.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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