WAPCo resumes supply of gas to Ghana after completion of pipeline maintenance

The West African Gas Pipeline Company has announced the successful completion of critical pipeline maintenance activities.

This signifies the resumption of gas transportation services in Ghana, Togo and Benin.

A press release issued on February 28 said, “The maintenance project included the offshore pipeline cleaning and inspection, subsea valve replacements, and other essential works across multiple locations in Ghana, Togo,
Benin and Nigeria.”

It added that, “This project, which spanned four weeks, involved temporarily shutting down the pipeline laterals into Cotonou, Benin, Lomé, Togo and Tema, Ghana. Despite the complexities andchallenges, the project was completed ahead of schedule and with remarkable efficiency and safety.”

WAPCo’s Managing Director Michelle Burkett praised the team for their outstanding effort.

“I want to congratulate every member of our team for their dedication and professionalism. This was a complex project, and your hard work, even in the face of challenges, made it a success. While some countries experienced temporary disruptions due to the shutdown of the laterals, our teams worked tirelessly to ensure that maintenance was carried out swiftly
and safely. The results speak for themselves, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved” she said.

“WAPCo expresses its sincere gratitude to the governments of Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo for their continued support. We also appreciate the efforts of the maritime and regulatory authorities in these countries, along with our customers, shippers, gas off-takers, host communities, shareholders, and all other stakeholders, for their valuable collaboration
and contributions to the success of the project,” she noted.

The project’s successful completion ensures the continued safe, reliable and efficient operation of the pipeline system.

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