An emergency shutdown at the Ghana National Gas Company processing plant has led to a temporary reduction in gas supply to thermal power stations, triggering power outages in parts of the country.
In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Ghana Gas and the Ghana Grid Company Limited confirmed that the facility suffered a technical failure involving the Burner Management System (BMS) controller for the Heat Medium System (HMS), a critical component of plant operations.
Preliminary technical assessments, the statement said, indicate that the affected system has been damaged and will require full replacement, making an emergency shutdown of the plant necessary.
The shutdown has disrupted gas supply to thermal power plants, resulting in intermittent electricity supply challenges in some parts of Ghana.
The two institutions noted that a comprehensive technical and safety risk assessment is currently underway to determine the fastest and safest route to restore operations.
Engineers are working around the clock to replace the faulty system and speed up restoration efforts.
“Subject to the outcome of the ongoing assessments, Ghana Gas will commence processes to restore operations within the course of today,” the statement said.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
