A planned shutdown of the Gas Processing Plant at Atuabo has been scheduled for the early hours of Monday, April 20, 2026, as authorities move to complete critical works to restore a damaged system at the facility.
The development follows an earlier press release issued on April 15, 2026, in which operators of the plant announced a major fault in the Burner Management System (BMS).
The fault resulted in the destruction of the system’s controller, making a full replacement unavoidable.
In a fresh update dated April 19, 2026, management disclosed that preparatory and enabling works toward the replacement of the BMS are currently about 90 percent complete, paving the way for the final phase of installation.
To safely complete the process, the plant will undergo a temporary shutdown for a period of five hours, from midnight to 5:00 a.m. on Monday.
According to the statement, the shutdown is necessary to allow engineers to install and integrate the new BMS controller into the plant’s operational system without risk to personnel or equipment.
The Ghana Gas Company, in collaboration with the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), assured the public that all required technical and operational measures have been carefully planned to ensure the works are executed within the scheduled timeframe.
They further indicated that steps have been taken to minimise any adverse impact on consumers, particularly in relation to power supply, given the critical role the Atuabo facility plays in gas supply for electricity generation.
The Atuabo Gas Processing Plant is a key component of Ghana’s energy infrastructure, supplying processed gas to thermal power plants across the country. Any disruption in its operations can have implications for power generation and distribution.
Despite this, authorities expressed confidence that the shutdown would be managed efficiently to avoid prolonged outages.
“We remain committed to maintaining a stable and reliable power supply,” the statement emphasised, adding that operational excellence and system reliability remain top priorities.
Management also apologised to the public for any inconvenience the temporary shutdown may cause, stressing that the exercise is necessary to ensure the long-term efficiency and safety of the plant.
