Mr. Acolatse is a distinguished professional with numerous certifications, including being a Lawyer, Chartered Accountant, Chartered Management Consultant, and Computer Systems Analyst.
He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of London, among other qualifications.
With over 24 years of working experience in administration, Mr. Acolatse has held various positions, including General Manager of A-life Company Limited and Mechanical Lloyd Company Limited.
He is a Managing Partner of BE Law Consult and previously served as Deputy CEO at the Ghana Railway Development Authority before joining GNPC.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com Ghana: Former Deputy CEO Of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Graduates With Ph.D.
A former Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) in charge of Finance and Administration, Benjamin Kweku Acolatse Esq. has graduated with a Ph.D. in Business Administration from NiBS University in Accra.
NiBS University is Africa’s premier Doctoral School, affiliated with the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), one of the best public schools in Ghana.
His thesis focused on “Effect of Corporate Environmental Sustainability on Dimensions of Firm Performance in the Energy Sector: The Roles of Market Orientation and Regulatory Awareness.”
Mr. Acolatse is a distinguished professional with numerous certifications, including being a Lawyer, Chartered Accountant, Chartered Management Consultant, and Computer Systems Analyst.
He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of London, among other qualifications.
With over 24 years of working experience in administration, Mr. Acolatse has held various positions, including General Manager of A-life Company Limited and Mechanical Lloyd Company Limited.
He is a Managing Partner of BE Law Consult and previously served as Deputy CEO at the Ghana Railway Development Authority before joining GNPC.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
Mr. Acolatse is a distinguished professional with numerous certifications, including being a Lawyer, Chartered Accountant, Chartered Management Consultant, and Computer Systems Analyst.
He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of London, among other qualifications.
With over 24 years of working experience in administration, Mr. Acolatse has held various positions, including General Manager of A-life Company Limited and Mechanical Lloyd Company Limited.
He is a Managing Partner of BE Law Consult and previously served as Deputy CEO at the Ghana Railway Development Authority before joining GNPC.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com Tanzania: There Is Enough Electricity Generation – Says Dr. Biteko
Tanzanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko, has stated that Tanzania generates enough electricity to power the economy, citing the Julius Nyerere Dam Project (JNHPP), which alone produces 2,115 megawatts.
Besides the Julius Nyerere Dam Project, the East African nation has developed natural gas electricity generation plants like Kinyerezi I, Kinyerezi II, and Kinyerezi III, which is expected to be expanded.
Speaking during an inspection of the Kinyerezi project site on Thursday, July 10, 2025, Dr. Biteko noted that despite the great work being done by TANESCO, some parts of the country still face the challenge of getting electricity.
According to Dr. Biteko, to meet the demand for electricity, TANESCO will expand Kinyerezi III Station’s generation from 600 megawatts to 1,000 megawatts to match population growth.
“I want to say before you, my brothers, Hon. President Samia has made significant investments in the energy sector, and that’s why in the previous budget, this ministry received 2.3 trillion shillings,” said Dr. Biteko.
“The big thing is that she wants citizens to get reliable electricity.”
He used the opportunity to congratulate TANESCO for the immense improvements being made in serving customers, especially their promptness in addressing power emergencies.
“There are great improvements that have been made in serving citizens. I see great efforts being made. You have been quick to address electricity challenges, and I also congratulate you for strengthening the call center; now citizens are being served free of charge,” Dr. Biteko said.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Policy: Energy Demand, Supply, And Investment Requirements(Article)
By: Benjamin Nsiah
Ghana’s 24-hour economy policy aims to transform the nation into a round-the-clock hub for industry, commerce, and services, boosting productivity and economic growth.
However, this ambitious vision depends on reliable and sustainable electricity supply.
The feasibility of the program depends on electricity demand and supply, as the policy is a manufacturing-led initiative involving agro-processing and industrial parks across the country.
Therefore, it is essential to assess energy needs against supply. This assessment uses two scenarios: Business as Usual (BAU) and the 24-Hour Economy Policy.
The baseline total energy demand for 2025, as indicated by the Energy Commission, is likely 25,836 GWh, with a peak demand of 4,125 MW.
Against this, Ghana’s installed capacity stands at 5,260 MW, with a dependable capacity of 4,856 MW, reflecting a reserve margin of about 18%.
Under the BAU scenario, demand will peak at 6,150 MW by 2030, implying an average annual peak demand increase of 405 MW from 2025.
Based on this projection, Ghana will exhaust its dependable capacity by 2027 and its installed capacity by 2028.
Without new investments in power generation, Ghana could face Dumsor (power outages) by 2028, even without the 24-hour economy policy.
The 24-hour economy policy introduces new infrastructure demands, including 50 industrial parks (e.g., Kumasi Machinery Park, Legon Pharma Park), agro-ecological zones, and digital hubs as well as behavioral change (Night shift).
Successful implementation in the medium to long term depends on stable baseload supply or off-grid renewable solutions.
If current peak demand issues are not addressed, the policy’s sustainability will be at risk.
Factoring in the policy’s impact, Ghana’s peak demand by 2030 would rise to 9,150 MW, with an average annual increase of 600 MW.
To sustain the policy, Ghana must increase power generation by at least 1,200 MW by 2027.
This additional capacity would support: 20 agro-industrial parks (10 MW each), 40 agro-ecological zones (5 MW each), 50 digital centers (2 MW each), Night shifts and BAU demand (400 MW).
Failure to secure 1,200 MW of additional power by 2027 could lead to a crisis caused by excess demand.
Expanding capacities in alignment with future demand is projected to cost about $2 billion dollars by 2027 and about $7 billion by 2030. Improving the grid (transmission and other support infrastructure) will cost about $3 billion between 2026 to 2025.
This means that by 2030, Ghana is expected to expend about $10 billion into areas of electricity expansion, improvement in grid infrastructure, developing off grid solutions and ensuring system efficiency so as to sustainable implement the policy.
Source: Benjamin Nsiah, Executive Director
Center for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE)
OPEC Predicts Global Oil Demand To Reach 123 Million Barrels Per Day By 2050
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has released its World Oil Outlook (WOO), forecasting robust growth in global oil demand, reaching nearly 123 million barrels per day (mb/d) by 2050.
According to the report, the world will require more energy in the coming decades, with global energy demand expected to increase by 23% by 2050.
The analysis highlights the need for all forms of energy to meet future demands, emphasizing the importance of investments and modern energy services for billions of people currently without access.
OPEC Secretary General, HE Haitham Al Ghais, said that the world requires more energy in the decades to come, and “for this to be available in a secure, stable and realistic manner that the world will continue to need all energies”.
HE Al Ghais also highlighted that the world will continue to need all energies. “It is also a future in which we need to embrace all technologies, to drive innovation and efficiencies, and ensure that all peoples are taken into account, particularly given that it is the non-OECD developing world that will drive future energy growth”.
The WOO report is available on the OPEC website.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Ghana: China-UAE-Ghana Consortium Explores Investment Opportunities In Petroleum Hub Project
An investment consortium from China, the United Arab Emirates, and Ghana has expressed keen interest in Ghana’s Petroleum Hub project, firmly pledging support to help achieve the country’s goal of becoming the first African nation to establish a petroleum and petrochemical hub.
The consortium, consisting of Hilma Africa from the UAE, Beijing Petroleum Engineering from China, Krabton and Associates, and Pro Xperts-EPC from Ghana, visited the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) on Wednesday, July 2, for in-depth discussions with Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr. Toni Aubynn and his team.
The discussions centered on investment opportunities within the Petroleum Hub and the consortium’s potential to advance the project through its financial commitment.
Led by Dr. Alkhir Zayed, Vice President of Well Service, and Liu Ge, Vice General Manager of Beijing Petroleum Engineering, the team asked numerous questions to explore diverse investment prospects within the Petroleum Hub.
Dr. Toni Aubynn and Abigail Abrokwah, Senior Manager of Business Development at PHDC, provided a detailed overview of the project’s phases, including its primary and ancillary facilities.
They also outlined the available investment packages and clarified how PHDC is streamlining investment processes for the hub.
Dr. Toni Aubynn guided the delegation through the registration process, encouraging them to formalize their interest by submitting an expression of interest, which he hopes will foster an enduring and mutually beneficial partnership between the consortium and PHDC.
Following a dynamic and informative discussion, Dr. Alkhir Zayed stated, “We assure you that our commitment is to the benefit of Ghana.”
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Led by Dr. Alkhir Zayed, Vice President of Well Service, and Liu Ge, Vice General Manager of Beijing Petroleum Engineering, the team asked numerous questions to explore diverse investment prospects within the Petroleum Hub.
Dr. Toni Aubynn and Abigail Abrokwah, Senior Manager of Business Development at PHDC, provided a detailed overview of the project’s phases, including its primary and ancillary facilities.
They also outlined the available investment packages and clarified how PHDC is streamlining investment processes for the hub.
Dr. Toni Aubynn guided the delegation through the registration process, encouraging them to formalize their interest by submitting an expression of interest, which he hopes will foster an enduring and mutually beneficial partnership between the consortium and PHDC.
Following a dynamic and informative discussion, Dr. Alkhir Zayed stated, “We assure you that our commitment is to the benefit of Ghana.”
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com EU Hikes Fossil Fuel Power Generation As Renewables Falter
Utilities across the European Union boosted electricity output from gas and coal plants by 13% in the first half of 2025 from a year earlier—the biggest annual increase for January to June since 2017, according to data from clean energy think tank Ember cited by Reuters market analyst Gavin Maguire.
Gas-fired power plants saw generation jump by 19% to the highest level in three years. Coal-fired electricity output increased by 2% to the highest in two years, the data compiled by Reuters showed. At the same time, wind power generation slumped by 9%, the steepest drop on record, due to low wind speeds. The jump in fossil fuel power output came as Europe went through the coldest winter in four years and wind power output dipped across major markets. Hydropower generation was also lower in January to June compared to the same period of 2024. As a result of higher fossil fuel-generated electricity, European emissions from the power sector jumped by 9%, reversing a couple of years of a trend of declining emissions. The slump in renewable energy output, especially wind power, this winter and early spring contributed to the higher fossil fuel power generation, highlighting the EU’s challenge in increasingly relying on renewable power sources. Europe has suffered the most from the lower wind speeds in the past few months, while power demand was higher in the coldest winter months. For example, Germany saw lower-than-normal winds for several months in a row, which reduced wind power generation, boosting electricity prices and the reliance on fossil fuels. The lower wind power generation, Germany’s largest source of electricity, extended from the end of 2024 to the early months of 2025. Solar became the EU’s largest source of electricity for the first time in June 2025, according to Ember’s data out on Thursday. But this wasn’t enough to offset the loss of wind power generation and keep the energy systems balanced during the cold winter in the first six months of the year. Source: https://energynewsafrica.comTogo: ProEnergie II Project Electrifies Several Homes In Savanes Localities
Several homes in Togo’s Savanes Region have been electrified under the Rural Electrification Project (ProEnergie II), funded by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) at an estimated cost of €6 million.
The communities benefited from Phase II of the project, which installed mini-grid systems in about 20 communities.
In addition to the mini-grid systems, approximately 2,800 household solar kits were distributed to residents, and several health centers were connected to the power supply.
These efforts are part of the Emergency Program for the Savanes Region (PURS), a government initiative launched to address the basic needs of residents in this area, which has faced security threats since 2021.
According to Togolese Energy Minister Messan Eklo, these achievements demonstrate the government’s commitment to ensuring equitable, reliable, and sustainable energy access.
He added, “They also express the authorities’ commitment to strengthening the resilience of local communities in the face of economic and security challenges.”
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Ghana: Eni To Increase Gas Supply By 25 mmscfd For Power Generation – Says Energy Ministry
Italian oil and gas firm Eni is expected to increase gas supply for power generation in the Republic of Ghana, Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has revealed.
According to the Ministry, Eni will increase its natural gas production by 25 million standard cubic feet per day to ramp up its current production of 245 mmscf per day to 270 mmscf per day.
This will result in the temporary shutdown of Eni’s Offshore Gas Receiving Facility on Sunday, July 13, 2025, to allow for this strategic upgrading of the facility to receive the additional gas for export to power generation plants in the country.
This shutdown, according to the Ministry, will impact on the availability of gas for power generation.
In a statement issued by Richmond Rockson Esq., Head of Communication at the Ministry, it said the Ministry, in collaboration with key stakeholders in the power sector, has proactively implemented comprehensive measures to mitigate any potential disruptions.
“These measures include enhanced monitoring of power generation, and contingency plans to ensure minimal impact on power supply. We are confident that these proactive steps will effectively manage the transition and maintain a stable power supply for all citizens,” the statement said.
The Ministry expressed commitment to ensuring a stable and sustainable energy future for all.
“We appreciate the co-operation and understanding of the public and stakeholders during this period of enhancement,” the statement concluded.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Nigeria: NNPC Ltd. Supports Presidential Initiative On CNG With 35 Buses
Nigeria’s National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC Ltd., has handed over 35 hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) at a brief ceremony held at its headquarters in Abuja.
Group CEO, NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, reiterated the company’s commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s gas aspirations. He stated that the move was in line with NNPC Ltd.’s efforts to drive the adoption of CNG as a cleaner, cheaper, and sustainable fuel alternative.
The company has recorded significant progress on gas supply, infrastructure, distribution, and retail outlets. “I am proud that NNPC Ltd is playing a pivotal role in driving the Federal Government’s gas agenda towards energy transition,” the GCEO stated.
Speaking at the event, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the CNG buses represent not just vehicles but serve as instruments of economic relief, social equity, and environmental responsibility. “They signal a future where the ordinary Nigerian can commute safely, affordably, and efficiently,” he added.
The Minister described the initiative as a direct reflection of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, a bold step to reduce transportation costs, lessen dependence on petrol, and ensure the utilization of the nation’s abundant natural gas resources for the benefit of the people.
Earlier, the Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mumuni Dagazau, said the adoption of CNG as a fuel alternative has significant economic benefits for the nation by reducing reliance on PMS and AGO as automotive fuels, which also leads to substantial cost savings and supports the growth of the local gas industry.
The Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, said that as the CNG commercialization drive continues to gather momentum, NNPC Ltd. will lead the way.
The Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, said through the initiative, NNPC Ltd. is advancing and shaping a new energy future that will purposefully serve people, communities, and the planet.
The Programme Coordinator/CEO, Presidential CNG Initiative, Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, commended NNPC Ltd. for supporting the initiative, stressing that the company has been a reliable partner since its commencement.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
Speaking at the event, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the CNG buses represent not just vehicles but serve as instruments of economic relief, social equity, and environmental responsibility. “They signal a future where the ordinary Nigerian can commute safely, affordably, and efficiently,” he added.
The Minister described the initiative as a direct reflection of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, a bold step to reduce transportation costs, lessen dependence on petrol, and ensure the utilization of the nation’s abundant natural gas resources for the benefit of the people.
Earlier, the Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mumuni Dagazau, said the adoption of CNG as a fuel alternative has significant economic benefits for the nation by reducing reliance on PMS and AGO as automotive fuels, which also leads to substantial cost savings and supports the growth of the local gas industry.
The Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, said that as the CNG commercialization drive continues to gather momentum, NNPC Ltd. will lead the way.
The Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, said through the initiative, NNPC Ltd. is advancing and shaping a new energy future that will purposefully serve people, communities, and the planet.
The Programme Coordinator/CEO, Presidential CNG Initiative, Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, commended NNPC Ltd. for supporting the initiative, stressing that the company has been a reliable partner since its commencement.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com Ghana: PHDC And UKGCC Commit To Strategic Partnership For Petroleum Hub Project
The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) and the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) have reaffirmed their commitment to a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the development of Ghana’s Petroleum Hub project in the Western Region.
The two entities renewed their pledge during a courtesy visit by the UKGCC leadership to the office of the Acting Chief Executive Officer of PHDC, Dr. Toni Aubynn, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Welcoming the delegation, Dr. Aubynn commended the UKGCC for its continued interest in the Petroleum Hub initiative and expressed PHDC’s eagerness to work closely with the Chamber to explore investment opportunities in the UK.
He emphasized that such collaboration is critical to mobilizing the financial and technical resources needed to drive the project forward. Dr. Aubynn noted the historically strong ties between Ghana and the UK, adding that leveraging the Petroleum Hub as a platform to deepen these relations would be a significant step forward.
He also outlined key investment prospects within the project and emphasized PHDC’s commitment to partnering with the UKGCC in building the human capital required for the construction phase.
UKGCC Executive Director, Adjoba Kyiamah, who led the delegation, congratulated Dr. Aubynn on his appointment and expressed confidence in his leadership to deliver on the ambitious vision of the Petroleum Hub.
She acknowledged the challenges ahead but assured PHDC of the UKGCC’s support through strategic initiatives, including investor-focused events and capacity-building programs.
Dr. Aubynn expressed optimism about the future of the partnership and reiterated PHDC’s readiness to work with the UKGCC to ensure the successful realization of the Petroleum Hub.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
He also outlined key investment prospects within the project and emphasized PHDC’s commitment to partnering with the UKGCC in building the human capital required for the construction phase.
UKGCC Executive Director, Adjoba Kyiamah, who led the delegation, congratulated Dr. Aubynn on his appointment and expressed confidence in his leadership to deliver on the ambitious vision of the Petroleum Hub.
She acknowledged the challenges ahead but assured PHDC of the UKGCC’s support through strategic initiatives, including investor-focused events and capacity-building programs.
Dr. Aubynn expressed optimism about the future of the partnership and reiterated PHDC’s readiness to work with the UKGCC to ensure the successful realization of the Petroleum Hub.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com Uganda’s National Oil Company Seeks Partner To Explore Oil Block
The Ugandan National Oil Company (UNOC) is searching for a joint venture partner to help operate an exploration block in the western part of the East African nation, according to the company’s spokesperson as carried by Reuters.
The company acquired the 1,285- square-kilometre Kasuruban exploration block in 2023 after signing a production sharing agreement (PSA) with the government.
UNOC spokesperson Angella Ambaho did not disclose how much equity the company is prepared to share with the new partner in the venture.
The PSA was initially signed for two years and is subject to two renewals for the same period.
UNOC renewed it in March this year.
Ambaho said the company has acquired geophysical and geological data and expects to process it, acquire new data, and drill at least one exploration well in the next two years.
UNOC already owns a 15% stake in two other production projects – Tilenga and Kingfisher – alongside France’s TotalEnergies and China’s CNOOC, and expects to start pumping crude commercially in 2026.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
Nigeria: TotalEnergies And Shell Hint At Boosting Oil And Gas Output Significantly
Two oil and gas supermajors, Shell and TotalEnergies, expect to raise oil and gas production over the next two years from their production fields in Nigeria.
Shell anticipates the start-up of the Bonga North deepwater oil and gas field by 2027, while TotalEnergies expects the Ubeta gas field to begin production by the same year.
Top executives of the Nigerian units of the two supermajors made these remarks at a recent energy conference in Abuja.
Last year, TotalEnergies, the operator of OML 58 onshore license in Nigeria with a 40% interest, took the Final Investment Decision (FID) with its license partners to develop the $550 million Ubeta gas field.
Gas from the Ubeta project will supply Nigeria LNG, a liquefaction plant on Bonny Island with an ongoing capacity expansion from 22 to 30 Mtpa, in which TotalEnergies holds a 15% interest.
“The 70,000 bpd from Ubeta is a major milestone, and first gas commissioning is expected by 2027,” Matthieu Bouyer, CEO of TotalEnergies Upstream Companies in Nigeria, said, as carried by Nigeria- based ‘This Day Newspaper.’
Ronald Adams, Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), said that the UK-based supermajor is advancing the Bonga North project, a $5 billion development project.
“We are working on an accelerated project schedule, which will perhaps see us bring first oil around the middle of 2027,” Adams said, referring to Bonga North.
Shell announced the final investment decision for the development of the Bonga North deepwater project last December.
The project will be a subsea tie-back to the Shell-operated Bonga Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility.
Apart from these two ongoing projects, Shell and TotalEnergies expect to take FIDs on new projects in Nigeria soon.
Shell aims for FID on the $8 billion Bonga Southwest-Aparo project, while TotalEnergies targets FID on the IMA gas field in 2026, their respective executives said at the energy event in Abuja.
Earlier this year, Nigeria’s government urged oil companies operating in the country to collaborate to increase oil output, as the producer has not been able to pump to its OPEC quota for years.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Bp Appoints Former Shell CFO Simon Henry To Its Board
UK oil and gas giant, Bp Plc, has appointed Simon Henry, a longtime Shell veteran, to its board of directors as the firm seeks to turn around its fortunes.
Henry left Shell in 2017 after a 35-year stint, during which he held the role of Chief Financial Officer and board member. London-based bp said Monday in a statement.
He is currently a director of Rio Tinto Plc and on the board of Harbour Energy Plc—roles he will relinquish.
Henry has held other prominent board seats in recent years, at Lloyds Banking Group Plc and PetroChina Ltd.
“The board will benefit from his deep and broad experience of the global upstream and downstream energy industry and his financial and commercial understanding of global markets, together with his extensive and varied board experience,” bp Chair Helge Lund said in the statement.
Lund said he intends to step down, and senior independent bp director Amanda Blanc, who is also Aviva Plc’s CEO, is spearheading the search for a replacement.
Bp simultaneously announced on Monday that longtime director Pamela Daley will step down for personal reasons.
Bp’s board has been trying to expand its oil and gas expertise following the company’s pivot away from its failed low-carbon strategy, which has seen bp fall far behind its peers.
In May, bp named a former U.S. shale boss to the board.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Ghana: Energy Minister Hints At Nationwide Power Supply Interruption On Sunday
Ghana is likely to experience interruption in power supply nationwide for some hours on Sunday, July 13, 2025, according to Energy and Green Transition Minister Mr John Abdulai Jinapor.
The disruption will result from a temporary shutdown of Eni’s Offshore Gas Receiving Facility at the Sankofa Field within the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project for maintenance works.
Mr Jinapor explained that the exercise would pave the way for ramping up gas supply for power generation.
This portal understands that current gas supply from Eni’s facility is around 245 mmscf per day, and it is expected to increase to 270 mmscf per day, according to Mr Jinapor.
“This Sunday, July 13, Eni will turn off its valves temporarily to increase gas production to about 270 mmscf. It means that we are stabilising the energy sector,” Mr Jinapor said while speaking at a ground-breaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the 161kV Anmomaso to Kumasi transmission line.
The Energy Minister assured that while there may be some inconvenience, the upgrade would significantly benefit the energy sector by boosting gas supply to the national grid.
“Because the plant will be turned off for a short period within the day for maintenance works, we are likely to experience some interruption of power. It is for a good purpose,” he stressed.
Besides, Mr Jinapor indicated that technical advice had been followed in deciding not to run thermal plants on liquid fuel during the short shutdown period.
“Based on the advice from engineers, I have directed that we do not attempt to run those plants on liquid fuel for that short period. It involves changing nozzles, it involves a lot of work, and so if we are going off for about four to six hours, you don’t risk transitioning to liquid fuel only to come back to gas,” he explained.
The Energy Minister assured the public that all necessary steps were being taken to minimise the impact of the power interruption.
The Anwomaso to Kumasi transmission line project, co-funded by the European Union and the Government of France, is expected to address low voltage issues and improve power efficiency in Kumasi and mining communities such as Dunkwa.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com