GRIDCo vows to prevent ‘dumsor’ during WAPCo maintenance

The Ghana Grid Company Ltd (GRIDCo) has assured the public of measures to prevent power outages, commonly known as “dumsor,” during the rescheduled maintenance by the West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo). The maintenance, which began on February 5, is expected to conclude on March 2, 2025.

In a joint statement, GRIDCo and the Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (ECG) confirmed that, under the leadership of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, substantial volumes of liquid fuel have been secured to power key plants in Tema as an alternative energy source.

Speaking to Citi Business News, Nana Amoasi VII, Executive Director of the Institute of Energy Security (IES), commended the government’s proactive steps in securing liquid fuel reserves to sustain electricity supply.

“The postponement of the maintenance programme gives the government ample time to build up liquid fuel reserves. If the exercise proceeds and national gas flow to power plants in the Eastern enclave is disrupted, there will be enough liquid fuel to keep the plants operational,” he explained.

Amoasi further highlighted that plants like Asogli and the entire Tema power plant will remain unaffected, ensuring no loss in generation capacity.

“This will allow the government to proceed with confidence, avoiding criticism, and ensuring consumers enjoy a steady and reliable power supply,” he added.