Ghana Gas To Shut Down Plant

…But Assures Public of No ‘Dumsor’

The Ghana National Gas Company Limited (Ghana Gas), has announced that its Gas Processing Plant (GPP) and offshore Gas Export Facilities, will be shut down beginning today Thursday, August 1, to Wednesday, August 17, 2024.

The shutdown, according to management is to allow critical safety and essential maintenance works to enhance the plant’s operational efficiency and uninterrupted gas supply.

A statement issued by head of Corporate Communications, Ernest Kofi Owusu-Bempah yesterday, July 31 however assured, there is no cause for alarm as the exercise will not in any way affect power supply popularly known as ‘dumsor’.

During the shutdown, the Company said Lean Gas from the Sankofa-OCTP field will be available for delivery at the Takoradi Distribution Station (TDS).

“The Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas) wishes to bring to the attention of the general public that it’s Gas Processing Plant (GPP) and offshore Gas Export Facilities will be shut down from 1st to 17th August 2024.

The shutdown period, Lean Gas from the Sankofa OCTP filed will be available for delivery at the Takoradi Distribution Station (TDC)”, the statement said.

The company apologized for any challenges the exercise may cause adding there will be no interruption as far as supply of gas is concerned.

“Ghana Gas deeply regrets any inconvenience that the shutdown may cause but assures the general public that there will be uninterrupted power supply during the shutdown period.

“We are committed to maintaining the highest standard of safety and operational efficiency,” the statement added.

Below Is Published, The Full Statement: