The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has affirmed that there is no necessity for a load-shedding timetable, despite the declaration of a three-week power interruption.
The Deputy Managing Director, Ing. Kwadwo Obeng, emphasized that a pre-planned schedule may not be precise if unforeseen malfunctions and maintenance activities arise. During a public forum concerning the challenges in the power sector, Ing. Obeng stated,
“We’re collaborating with local manufacturers, we’re collaborating with companies that have plants here…there’s more certainty in the amount that needs to be shed, then the utilities can also plan, then we’re definite. We know there will be a three-week [challenge], do we even know the quantum, we don’t know the quantum. Without the quantum, how do you even prepare the schedule? There are several factors, having known the quantum, you need to know the duration, there’s an off-peak period, peak period,” he said.
The ECG and Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) announced on June 13th a three-week load shedding schedule as a result of diminished gas supply from Nigeria. The West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has indicated that these maintenance operations are anticipated to persist for a duration of three weeks.
