The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have attributed the recent power outages experienced by some customers to a challenge at the Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) Gas Processing Plant (GPP) located in Atuabo.

A pipeline runs from the gas processing plant near Atuabo to the Takoradi Thermal Power Station, in Aboadze, in Western Region. The Takoradi Thermal Power Station which started operation in 1997 was initiated by the Volta River Authority to complement the existing Hydro Plant at Akosombo and Kpong.

In a joint press release, both companies informed the public that the challenge has limited the gas supply for power generation, causing intermittent power supply to certain areas.

Engineers from GNGC are actively working to address the technical difficulties at the processing plant and are making efforts to restore the full supply of gas as soon as possible.

This week, several parts of the Greater Accra Region such as Dome, and Adenta have recorded intermittent power outages that lasted for several hours.

GRIDCo and ECG have extended an apology for the inconvenience this disruption has caused, emphasizing their commitment to resolving the issue.

The public is encouraged to remain patient as work continues to restore uninterrupted electricity supply.

In a related event, the Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over a reported load shedding, being downplayed by GRIDCo due to dubious contracts signed by the government through the Ghana Gas Company.

Ranking Member on the Energy Committee of Parliament, John Jinapor, alleges that there is pressure on the Ghana Gas Company from the Presidency to sign an $800 million contract with the Phoenix Park Gas Processors Consortium under questionable circumstances, without parliamentary approval.

The Minority caucus reveals that a power deficit of over 500 megawatts was recorded on Tuesday, September 24, negatively impacting customers.