Pay Down WAPCo Debt To Avert "Dumsor," A Minority Advises

In order to stop sporadic power outages, or "Dumsor," the minority is pleading with the government to act and settle the outstanding debts owing to West African Pipeline Company (WAPCo). Edward Bawa This request is in reaction to the October 26 power disruptions that occurred across the nation and were attributable to problems with the gas supply. According to the Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo), Tema's restricted gas supply caused a 550MW shortfall in power supply. The minority stressed in a statement released on Friday that in order to stop more power outages, the government must pay the West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) a minimum of $8.31 million as soon as possible. The minority suggests that, in the medium to long run, the government pay off ECG's entire debt to WAPCo and bring back the Cash Waterfall Mechanism to guard against future power outages caused by independent power providers (IPPs) that are also in the process of being paid. The minority representative, a member of Parliament's Mines and Energy Committee, said that the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) was the guarantor of the Gas Transportation Agreement between ECG and WAPCo, which included a guarantee against ECG's inability to pay for gas transportation. Following ECG's payment default, WAPCo notified the guarantor that, should the minimum anticipated payment of $8.31 million not be received, they will terminate gas transportation services on October 17, 2023. GNPC paid $2,000,000 toward the total amount of outstanding invoices, which now stand at US$17.13 million. Despite efforts to encourage ECG to make the necessary payments, these endeavors have proven fruitless. Consequently, WAPCo curtailed the gas flow from the Western Region to Tema, resulting in a restricted gas supply to the Tema area and a 550MW power supply gap during peak hours. Other stories Ibrahim Mahama storms the Volta Region by giving the victims of the Akosombo dam spill the “biggest” contribution. NPP permits police to deal with any troublemakers during our presidential primary. I never paid GHS 100,000 during the delegates meeting in Bawumia, nor did I purchase pickups. Republicans nominate Mike Johnson to be the next Speaker of the House. Antiretroviral medications at the Tema port are eventually approved by the Health Ministry.