Accra, Jan 15, GNA – The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has confirmed two weeks postponement of its pipeline maintenance in the interests of key stakeholders.
A statement issued by WAPCo, copied to the Ghana News Agency said the exercise, which was initially set to commence on January 20, the offshore pigging had been rescheduled to start on February 3, to better accommodate the interests of key stakeholders.
It said the four-week exercise would involve temporary suspension of reverse gas flow from Ghana’s Western Region to Tema also in Ghana, and the shutdown of key facilities in Tema, Ghana, in Lomé, Togo and in Cotonou, Benin.
It said during this shutdown period, WAPCo would replace subsea valves located at these strategic locations to enhance operational safety.
It noted that the comprehensive cleaning and inspection exercise was a key regulatory requirement and aligns with industry best practices to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP).
The statement said the project encompasses the entire pipeline infrastructure, from Itoki in Ogun State, Nigeria to Takoradi in Western Region, Ghana.
It said the cleaning exercise was in two phases – the first phase, completed in December 2024, involved cleaning, and inspecting the onshore section of the pipeline within Nigeria.
It noted that the second phase scheduled to run from February 3 to March 2, would focus on the offshore section of the WAGBP, stretching from Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria to Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana.
“WAPCo is required to conduct these inspections every five years, as part of efforts to maintain the integrity of the WAGP and ensure its continued safe and reliable operation across the West African region,” the statement said.
GNA