Nationwide Power Disruption Expected on July 13 as ENI Begins Gas Plant Maintenance — Energy Minister

/ Energy Minister John Jinapor says temporary shutdown by ENI is necessary to boost gas production and stabilise Ghana’s power supply long term.

० Nationwide Disruption on July 13: Due to ENI's maintenance shutdown for gas system upgrade.

० Power Interruption is Temporary: Part of a strategic plan to raise gas output to 270 MM Scarf.

० Energy Sector Upgrade: The move aligns with Ghana's push toward energy stability and transition.

Energy Minister warns of nationwide power outage on July 13 due to scheduled ENI
gas plant maintenance operations.

Ghana is expected to experience a nationwide power interruption on Sunday, July 13, 2025, due to a planned shutdown by gas suppliers ENI, according to the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor.

The brief but significant disruption is part of ENI’s ongoing rehabilitation and maintenance works aimed at boosting gas production capacity from current levels to an estimated 270 million standard cubic feet per day (MM Scarf).

“This Sunday, ENI will turn off their valves temporarily to increase gas production… It means that we are stabilising the energy sector,” Minister Jinapor said during a groundbreaking ceremony for the 161kV Anwomaso-Kumasi transmission line.

Although the power cut will occur only within a short window, the Minister stressed that the inconvenience was necessary for long-term energy reliability.

“It is for a good purpose. The plant will be turned off for a short period during the day for maintenance works, and as a result, we are likely to experience some power interruption.”

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🔌 What It Means for Ghanaians

• Expect Power Outages: Especially on July 13, in various parts of the country.

• Long-Term Gains: ENI’s intervention is set to improve gas availability for power generation.

• Infrastructure Boost: The shutdown aligns with broader energy reforms, including the Kumasi transmission upgrade.

The Energy Ministry assures the public that measures are in place to minimize the impact and ensure a quick return to full operations.

As Ghana faces growing energy demands amid economic recovery, such upgrades are considered critical to maintaining power reliability and industrial growth.

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