Some parts of the country are expected to experience a temporary power interruption today, Sunday, July 13, as part of ongoing maintenance works by gas suppliers, ENI.

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, confirmed the development, noting that the power disruption is necessary to facilitate rehabilitation works on key gas infrastructure.

The planned shutdown involves a temporary closure of gas valves to allow for upgrades that are expected to increase gas output and improve long-term energy supply.

Speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the 161kV Anwomaso to Kumasi transmission line on July 8, Mr. Jinapor explained that ENI’s planned maintenance will temporarily halt gas supply, leading to expected short-term power outages.

“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,” he stated.

The Energy Minister assured that while there may be some inconvenience, the upgrade will 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.

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