The Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Ghana are calling for alternative fuel sources to power their plants during the shutdown of the Ghana National Gas Limited Company's Gas Processing Plant and offshore gas export facilities.
The shutdown, announced by Ghana Gas, is for critical safety and essential maintenance works aimed at enhancing the plant's operational efficiency and ensuring uninterrupted gas supply in the future.
Read also: Ghana Gas to conduct planned facility maintenance shutdown between August 1 to 17
Dr Elikplim Apetorgbor, CEO of the Independent Power Producers, Ghana, expressed concerns about the impact on production due to the unavailability of fuel during this period.
He emphasized the need for the government and sector managers to "make available an alternative fuel supply and also this fuel that will be made available should be optimized for proper output."
Dr Apetorgbor acknowledged that while maintenance is essential, he stressed the importance of sector managers engaging in proper planning and coordination to minimize the negative impact on electricity supply during the maintenance period.
Latest Stories
-
Football Impact Africa’s Ghetto Love Initiative inspires change in Teshie
5 mins -
Peter Toobu calls for tighter border security over uncovered weapons at Tema Port
7 mins -
Gov’t has failed its commitment to IPPs – Ablakwa
11 mins -
Sell Chrome to end search monopoly, Google told
23 mins -
KATH to install seven new dialysis machines by end of November
26 mins -
Walewale: Police confiscate 37 bags of cocoa beans suspected of being smuggled out of Ghana
37 mins -
‘Expired’ Rice Scandal: FDA confirms rice was safe for consumption after rigorous lab tests
43 mins -
Many women have experienced intimate partner violence – Angela Dwamena Aboagye
1 hour -
Power challenges persist due to government’s mismanagement of revenues – Okudzeto Ablakwa
2 hours -
Jordan Ayew injury not as bad as feared – Leicester City boss
2 hours -
Stonebwoy heads to North America for UP & RUNNIN6 tour
2 hours -
FDA explains extension of best-before date for ‘expired’ rice
2 hours -
Rebecca Akufo-Addo, Mahama storm Akuapem North as NPP NDC slugs it out
2 hours -
Fatawu’s injury a big blow for us – Leicester City manager
2 hours -
No MC has influenced pop culture in 2024 more than me – Portfolio
2 hours