The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has announced its plan to conduct a coordinated Emergency Shut Down (ESD) and High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) Proof tests at its facilities in Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria from January 28th to 30th, 2024.
The regulatory-mandated tests will commence on January 28, 2024, starting at the Itoki Regulating and Metering Station in Nigeria from 08:00 to 16:00, followed by the Lagos Beach Compressor Station in Nigeria from 08:00 to 16:00.
Additionally, the Tema and Takoradi Regulating and Metering Stations in Ghana will undergo shutdown on the same day from 08:00 to 16:00.Subsequently, the Cotonou Regulating and Metering Station in Benin Republic is scheduled for the same process on Monday, January 29, 2024, from 08:00 to 16:00.
Finally, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, the Lomé Regulating and Metering Station in Togo will undergo shutdown from 09:00 to 15:00, concluding the comprehensive exercise.
WAPCo, as mandated by the West African Gas Pipeline Authority (WAGP), is required to conduct periodic Emergency Shut Down and HIPPS Proof Tests to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the pipeline.
The company emphasizes that these tests are part of its 2024 Scheduled Maintenance activities, collaboratively planned with key stakeholders in the four countries and sanctioned by WAGPA.
WAPCo has proactively informed all relevant stakeholders in advance, sharing the schedule to ensure alignment and minimal disruption.
The company expresses its apologies to customers for any inconvenience caused by this planned regulatory shutdown, which is essential for compliance.