The Ghana Gas Processing Plant has experienced a technical malfunction due to the complete failure of the Burner Management System controller for the Heat Medium System, resulting in an emergency shutdown and a reduction in gas supply to thermal power plants.
Ghana Gas and the Ghana Grid Company said in a joint press release on April 15, 2026, that the impacted system is destroyed and will need to be completely replaced.
“The public is hereby informed that the Ghana Gas Processing Plant has experienced a significant technical fault following the complete failure of the Burner Management System controller for the Heat Medium System. Preliminary assessments indicate that the affected system is damaged and will require a full replacement,” the statement read.
Due to the unexpected event, the plant had to be shut down immediately, which caused the supply of gas to thermal power plants to be temporarily reduced. As a result, there have been reports of power supply interruptions in several regions of the nation.
To find the safest and most efficient means to resume operations as quickly as possible, a thorough technical and safety risk evaluation is presently in progress.
“A dedicated team of engineers is working diligently, around the clock, to replace the damaged system and expedite the restoration process,” the statement stated.
Ghana Gas will start procedures to resume operations today, April 16, 2026, subject to the results of ongoing evaluations.
During this time of disruption, the public has been asked to be patient with the company.
The statement ended, “We will continue to provide timely updates as the situation evolves. The public is kindly urged to bear with us during this period of disruption. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.”
The Corporate Affairs Directorates of GRIDCo and GNGC also signed the release.
Source: newsthemegh.com