The Ghana-Burkina Interconnection Technical Sub-Committee (TSC) comprising the Ghana Grid Company LTD. (GRIDCo), Volta River Authority (VRA) and the power Company of Burkina Faso, Société Nationale d'Électricité du Burkina Faso (SONABEL) held a 2026 meeting in Tema, Ghana from 29th June to 3rd July. The meeting, which was hosted by GRIDCo was jointly chaired by
In a related development, as part of processes to lay new cables from the temporary control room to the switchyard, GRIDCo’s Chief Executive, Ing. Frank Otchere and some Management Staff visited two Tema-based (2) companies, namely; Tropical Cable and Conductor Ltd. (TTCL) and Nexans Kabelmetal Company (Kabelmetal) on 2nd July 2026.They have been tasked to
Engineering and technical teams from the Technical Services Department (TSD), Southern Network Department (SND), and Northern Network Department (NND), have completed the replacement of a transmission tower on the 161 kV Bolgatanga–Zebilla (BG3ZB) Transmission Line, near the Zebilla Substation. The successful execution of this critical project was made possible through the dedication, professionalism, and coordinated
GRIDCo recently welcomed representatives from the ECOWAS Regional Electricity.Regulatory Authority (ERERA), the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), and the Authority for the Regulation of Water and Energy (AREEN) in Burundi for a familiarisation tour of its System Control Centre (SCC).The familiarisation tour provided insight into how GRIDCo manages Ghana’s transmission network, showcasing the technology and
The Chief Executive of GRIDCo received representatives of technology companies, MTN and C-Squared, when they recently paid a courtesy call on him and a section of Management. MTN, one of Ghana’s leading multi-national corporations and mobile telecommunications provider and C-Squared, a tech and fibre infrastructure company have had collaborative business partnerships with GRIDCo aimed at
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has commenced a comprehensive fire audit of GRIDCo’s transmission assets, reinforcing efforts to enhance safety and operational resilience.A delegation from the GNFS Headquarters, led by DO1 Micheal Ato Korsah, paid a courtesy visit to GRIDCo’s Chief Executive, Ing. Frank Otchere, ahead of the exercise.The audit aims to assess potential
Officials from the Ghana Grid Company LTD. (GRIDCo), led by Director, Northern Network Department (NND), Ing. Bernard Gyan, welcomed the Monitoring Team from the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition on Thursday, June 11, 2026, to the Anwomaso Substation. The delegation, led by Ing. Sulemana Abubakari, Director, Power from the Ministry, conducted a critical site
A delegation from Enclave Power Company, (EPC), a power distribution company, serving the Free Zone Enclave, has completed a two-day study tour of GRIDCo’s Pokuase Bulk Supply Point (BSP) and the B5Plus Substation at the Larkpleku’s new site.The technical study tour is to understand the performance parameters of some transformers within the GRIDCo network and
In a clear demonstration of its commitment to national energy security, the Monitoring Team from the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, led by Ing. Eric Koduah, Deputy Director of Power, recently visited the Akosombo Substation to assess progress on the ongoing rehabilitation works. The visit followed the recent incident at the substation and formed
Officials from the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) recently met with GRIDCo Management staff to review the Company’s 2025 Corporate Performance. It was their second of such engagement for the year.Mr. Samuel Kow Acquah, Director, Corporate Strategy, welcomed the four-member delegation on behalf of the Chief Executive, who together with the two Deputy Chief
