The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has announced that it will begin the scheduled cleaning and inspection of the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) on Monday, November 25, 2024.
This critical maintenance activity is part of regulatory requirements aimed at ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the pipeline.
The exercise, which adheres to global industry standards, will cover the entire pipeline network from Itoki in Ogun State, Nigeria, to Takoradi in Ghana’s Western Region.
It underscores WAPCo’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the WAGP and ensuring reliable service across West Africa.
The project will be carried out in two phases. The first phase, starting November 25, will focus on the pipeline’s onshore section in Nigeria and is expected to last 10 days. WAPCo has already engaged stakeholders in preparation for this phase and anticipates minimal disruptions to gas transportation services.
The second phase, set for January 2025, will address the offshore segment of the pipeline, stretching from Badagry in Lagos State, Nigeria, to Takoradi, Ghana.
A statement issued by WAPCo outlined that during this offshore phase, reverse flow gas transportation from Ghana’s Western Region to Tema will be temporarily suspended. Operations at key facilities in Tema, Ghana; Lomé, Togo; and Cotonou, Benin, will also be halted.
This phase will include replacing subsea valves at strategic points to enhance safety.
The statement added that these inspections, conducted every five years, were last completed in January 2020.
To ensure the project’s success, WAPCo has been in communication with stakeholders and will continue to engage them to address any potential concerns.