WAPCo Successfully Completes Pipeline Maintenance, Resumes Gas Transportation
The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has announced the successful completion of the West African Gas pipeline maintenance activities, marking the resumption of gas transportation services across Ghana, Togo, and Benin.
This development is expected to stabilise power supply in Ghana and other nations reliant on the pipeline. The comprehensive four-week maintenance project included a range of critical tasks such as offshore pipeline cleaning, inspection, subsea valve replacements, and other vital works across multiple locations in Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.
As part of the process, pipeline laterals leading into Cotonou (Benin), Lomé (Togo), and Tema (Ghana) were temporarily shut down.
Despite the complexities and challenges involved in maintaining such a crucial infrastructure system, WAPCo reported that the project was completed ahead of schedule and with remarkable efficiency and safety.
Managing Director of WAPCo, Michelle Burkett, praised the team for their outstanding efforts, saying, “I want to congratulate every member of our team for their dedication and professionalism. This was a complex project, and your hard work, even in the face of challenges, made it a success. While some countries experienced temporary disruptions due to the shutdown of the laterals, our teams worked tirelessly to ensure that maintenance was carried out swiftly and safely. The results speak for themselves, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved.”
“WAPCo expresses its sincere gratitude to the governments of Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo for their continued support. We also appreciate the efforts of the maritime and regulatory authorities in these countries, along with our customers, shippers, gas off-takers, host communities, shareholders, and all other stakeholders, for their valuable collaboration and contributions to the success of the project,” She added.
The pipeline system, which transports natural gas from Nigeria to Ghana, Togo, and Benin, plays a crucial role in powering industries, households, and infrastructure across West Africa. WAPCo’s commitment to high-quality service and adherence to the highest safety standards was a central focus throughout the maintenance process.
WAPCo expressed gratitude to its stakeholders and customers for their cooperation and understanding during the maintenance period, saying it remains dedicated to ensuring the uninterrupted supply of natural gas to the region.
