Government has assured the public of minimal disruption to electricity supply as the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) undertakes a scheduled maintenance exercise on its gas facilities in Ghana on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, together with the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), said it has been formally notified that the mandatory maintenance will take place between 6:00am and 3:00pm, resulting in a temporary interruption in gas supply to thermal power plants located in Tema .

According to GRIDCo in a statement issued on January 17, the maintenance is a necessary safety measure aimed at ensuring the long-term reliability and integrity of the gas supply infrastructure.

It said the exercise forms part of routine operational requirements critical to sustaining safe gas transportation across the pipeline network.

To mitigate any potential impact on power generation, GRIDCo disclosed that adequate alternative fuel arrangements have already been put in place to maintain stable electricity supply throughout the maintenance period.

"Adequate alternative fuel arrangements have been put in place to guarantee the continuity of power generation and to maintain a stable electricity supply throughout the duration of the works," the statement said.

Stakeholders across the energy value chain are expected to remain actively engaged during the exercise, with continuous monitoring to ensure the works are completed successfully and within the scheduled timeframe.

GRIDCo has apologised to the public for any inconvenience the maintenance may cause and appealed for cooperation and understanding as the exercise is carried out in the interest of national energy security