GRIDCo, Ghana Gas Announce Planned 5hr Shutdown of Atuabo Gas Plant for System Restoration
A planned shutdown of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant is set to take place in the early hours of Monday, April 20, 2026, as engineers complete final works to restore a critical system fault, according to a joint statement by Ghana Grid Company Limited and Ghana National Gas Company.
The five-hour shutdown, scheduled from midnight to 5:00 a.m., forms part of ongoing efforts to replace a damaged Burner Management System (BMS) controller, following a major fault detected earlier this month.
The two state-owned energy entities had, in an earlier communication dated April 15, disclosed that the fault at the Atuabo facility resulted in complete damage to the BMS controller, necessitating a full replacement to restore optimal plant operations.
According to the latest update, installation works are approximately 90 percent complete, with the temporary shutdown required to finalise the integration of the new system.
“Currently, all enabling works toward replacing the BMS are approximately 90% complete. To complete the installation, a planned shutdown of the Gas Processing Plant will be required for a period of five (5) hours,” the statement noted.
GRIDCo and Ghana Gas further assured that adequate technical and operational measures have been implemented to ensure the works are completed within schedule, while minimising disruptions to consumers.
The shutdown is expected to have some impact on gas supply and power generation, although authorities maintain that contingency measures have been put in place to limit any significant supply shortfalls.
The companies reiterated their commitment to maintaining a stable and reliable power supply, while apologising for any inconvenience that may arise from the exercise.
