The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that there will be a temporary nationwide power disruption on Sunday, July 13, due to planned maintenance by gas supplier ENI.
The shutdown, described as a necessary step for improving energy output, will involve a temporary closure of ENI’s gas valves to facilitate rehabilitation works.
The company aims to increase gas production capacity to 270 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) once the upgrade is completed.
Speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the 161kV Anwomaso to Kumasi Transmission Line, Mr. Jinapor said the brief disruption is a trade-off for a stronger and more stable energy sector.
“This Sunday, ENI will turn off their valves temporarily to increase gas production to about 270 MMscfd. It means that we are stabilizing the energy sector,” he stated.
He acknowledged that the maintenance activity would result in short-term power interruptions, but described it as a sacrifice for long-term reliability in energy supply.
“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 said.
The Minister further explained that following consultations with engineers and technical experts, the government has decided not to operate the affected plants on liquid fuel during the 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,” he said.
“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.”
Mr. Jinapor assured the public that efforts are being made to minimize the adverse impact of the shutdown, and that teams will be on standby to ensure a quick restoration of normal power supply once the gas supply connected.
The project according to the Minister is expected to enhance power evacuation capacity in the Ashanti Region, improve voltage stability, and reduce system losses.
The project is in collaboration between the Ghanaian government and international partners, including the European Union and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).
The transmission line upgrade is part of the government’s broader policy actions to attain a strong, resilient, and future-ready power grid.
The project will strengthen the Anwomaso Power Enclave, which is evolving into a critical power generation and evacuation hub.
Highlighting the government’s strategic priorities, Hon Jinapor outlined some of the strategies including:Modernizing the national grid,
advancing gas-to-power solutions,
diversifying the energy mix,
promoting private sector participation
expanding access and energy equity,
improving governance and tariff transparency and digital transformation and smart grids.
“This project is not merely about connecting substations. It represents a bold shift toward self-reliance, regional competitiveness, and sustainable economic development.”
The project is expected to contribute significantly towards a more Ghana’s energy security and inclusive prosperity. The government has expressed gratitude to the European Union and AFD for their continued partnership in supporting Ghana’s energy sector development.
Hon. Abdulai Jinapor, has also emphasized the significance of the 161kV Anwomaso-Kumasi Transmission Line Project in Ghana’s energy sector.
The transmission line upgrade is part of the government’s broader policy actions to attain a strong, resilient, and future-ready power grid.
