Energy Minister Announces Nationwide ‘Dumsor’ on July 13
Gas valve shutdown by ENI to cause temporary power interruptions across the country
- Nationwide power outage set for Sunday, July 13
- ENI to shut gas valves for maintenance work
- Outage aimed at boosting gas output and energy stability
Ghana is set to experience a nationwide power outage on Sunday, July 13, as part of essential maintenance work by gas supplier ENI, according to the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor.
Announcing the planned disruption at the launch of the 161kV Anwomaso to Kumasi transmission line reconstruction on July 8, Mr. Jinapor revealed that ENI will temporarily shut down its gas valves to carry out rehabilitation aimed at boosting gas production to 270 million standard cubic feet (MMscf).
“This brief shutdown is a necessary step to stabilise the energy sector,” the minister said, adding that the work is expected to cause power interruptions for a few hours during the day.
He emphasized that the decision not to operate thermal plants on liquid fuel during the maintenance was based on sound engineering advice, citing the complexity and risks involved in switching fuels for such a short period.
“It’s only a temporary inconvenience,” Mr. Jinapor assured, highlighting that the long-term benefits will include a more robust gas supply and improved energy stability.
The minister also disclosed a recent oil discovery by ENI and reaffirmed Tullow Oil’s commitment to expanding investment in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector.
Meanwhile, the ongoing Anwomaso-Kumasi transmission project—jointly funded by the European Union and the Government of France—is expected to enhance power reliability and address voltage issues in Kumasi and surrounding mining areas like Dunkwa.
