Gas Supply Interruption Triggers Power Outages in Parts of the country
A significant technical malfunction at the Ghana National Gas Company processing facility has disrupted gas flows to thermal power plants, leading to electricity outages in some areas of the country.
In a joint statement dated April 15, 2026, the Ghana National Gas Company and the Ghana Grid Company indicated that the interruption was caused by the breakdown of a key component within the plant’s operational system.
The statement explained that the facility encountered a major fault after the Burner Management System (BMS) controller for the Heat Medium System (HMS) completely failed, affecting the plant’s ability to function normally.
Initial technical evaluations suggest the damaged component cannot be repaired and will need to be entirely replaced, potentially affecting short-term gas supply to power generators.
The companies noted that the incident forced an emergency shutdown of the plant, resulting in a temporary reduction in gas supply to thermal plants and subsequent power supply challenges in certain parts of the country.
“This unforeseen development has necessitated an emergency shut-down of the plant, leading to a temporary curtailment of gas supply to thermal power plants. Consequently, this has resulted in power supply disruptions in some parts of the country,” the statement said.
They further assured that restoration efforts are actively ongoing, with engineers working continuously to install a replacement system and accelerate the recovery process.
According to the statement, steps to restore operations are expected to begin within the day, pending further technical checks, as stakeholders work to stabilise electricity supply.
