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The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has warned that nearly $90 million is urgently needed to avert a looming power crisis, primarily caused by insufficient fuel supplies for thermal plants.



 The report highlights the critical need for liquid fuels, such as light crude oil, to operate thermal plants in Tema and meet the increasing electricity demand.



The impending crisis is attributed to a generation capacity deficit that arose following a pigging exercise conducted by the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCO), which temporarily disrupted the supply of natural gas essential for power generation.



GRIDCo&#8217;s report outlines several key strategies to mitigate the impact of the fuel shortage and maintain grid stability, including:



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<li>Rescheduling Planned Maintenance: Adjusting generator shutdown schedules to prevent overlaps with the WAPCO maintenance period.</li>



<li>Securing Alternative Fuels: Procuring adequate quantities of light crude oil or other liquid fuels to replace natural gas for thermal power generation.</li>



<li>Load Management Measures: Considering load-shedding as a last resort to stabilize the national grid in the event of severe power shortages.</li>
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The report warns that if swift action is not taken, the country could face prolonged power outages, which would severely disrupt economic activities and public services.



Stakeholders have called for immediate government action to secure the necessary funding and implement the recommended measures to avert the crisis.

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GRIDCo Report: $90 Million Needed to Prevent Looming Power Crisis

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AUTHOR: Perpetual Tweneboah Koduah

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