A major technical fault at the Ghana Gas Processing Plant has forced an emergency shutdown, disrupting gas supply to thermal power plants and triggering power outages in parts of the country.
In a press release, Ghana Gas confirmed that the incident was caused by the “complete failure of the Burner Management System (BMS) controller for the Heat Medium System (HMS),” a critical component in the plant’s operations.
According to the statement, “preliminary assessments indicate that the affected system is damaged and will require a full replacement,” making immediate repairs impossible and necessitating urgent intervention.
The shutdown has had a direct impact on electricity generation, as the temporary curtailment of gas supply has affected thermal plants that depend on the resource. This has resulted in intermittent power supply in several areas.
Ghana Gas noted that engineers are already on-site working intensively to resolve the issue. “A dedicated team of engineers is working diligently, around the clock, to replace the damaged system and expedite the restoration process,” the statement said.
The company also assured the public that safety remains a top priority, adding that “a comprehensive technical and safety risk assessment is currently underway to determine the most effective and secure pathway for restoring operations.”
While timelines remain subject to ongoing assessments, Ghana Gas indicated that efforts are underway to begin restoring operations as early as today.
“We will continue to provide timely updates as the situation evolves,” the statement added, while urging the public to remain patient during the disruption.
The company further apologised for the inconvenience caused, appealing for understanding as engineers work to bring the facility back online and stabilise power supply across the country.
