, Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has cautioned.){kind=link}
Ghana could experience temporary power rationing later this month if sufficient liquid fuel is not secured to replace lost gas supply from the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant during its planned shutdown, the President of the Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has cautioned.
Dr. Apetorgbor said a shortage of alternative fuel during the two-week maintenance could lead to load shedding, the controlled reduction of power supply to certain areas when generation falls short of demand.
The Atuabo Gas Processing Plant in the Western Region will undergo maintenance from August 16 to August 30, 2025. Operated by the Ghana National Gas Company Ltd., the facility processes natural gas from the Jubilee and TEN oil fields and serves as a major fuel source for thermal power plants and industry.
According to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, the shutdown has been approved as part of a plan to “ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the plant” and will involve “critical inspections, repairs, and upgrades” to improve efficiency and performance.
While the Ministry has assured that “comprehensive measures, including the deployment of alternative fuel sources, have been put in place” to maintain stable electricity supply during the period, Dr. Apetorgbor raised concerns based on past experience.
“In previous shutdowns, delays in liquid fuel procurement resulted in rotational power cuts,” he said, stressing that timely delivery of alternative fuels such as light crude oil or diesel would be essential to prevent interruptions.