Shutdown of FPSO John Agyekum Kufour won’t result in power outages – ECG

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured Ghanaians that shutting down FPSO John Agyekum Kufour will not result in power outages.

According to the ECG, the shutdown is scheduled to take place from September 12 to 18 to allow for maintenance work.

The statement from the ECG mentioned that alternative arrangements for fuel have been made to minimize the impact of the shutdown on power generation.

However, the power company also stated that if power generation is affected, the public will be informed promptly.

"Eni Ghana Exploration and Production Limited and partners will be undertaking a planned maintenance of the FPSO John Agyekum Kufuor, and its ancillary infrastructure from Thursday, 12th September Wednesday, 18th September, 2024. This activity will lead to curtailment in gas supply from these facilities during the period.

"Government has made alternative arrangements for fuel to mitigate the impact of the shutdown on power generation. We do not therefore, anticipate power outages as a result of this exercise. However, in the unlikely event that power generation is impacted, the public will be duly informed," a press statement from the ECG said.