The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, and his Deputy, Honourable Richard Gyan-Mensah, have inspected emergency restoration works on the Ashaiman section of the Tema-Achimota 161kV double-circuit transmission lines. The visit followed damage to one of the transmission towers caused by a tanker explosion beneath the lines.On Friday, 10 July 2026,
The Association of Power Utilities of Africa (APUA) marked its 60th Annual General Meeting in Accra, Ghana, at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel. The milestone event was jointly hosted by five leading institutions in Ghana’s power sector, with GRIDCo standing out as one of the principal sponsors and key contributors to its success.This year’s AGM brought
As part of efforts to strengthen environmental sustainability practices within the Company, GRIDCo is set to commence the implementation of a Green Office Initiative focused on waste segregation and responsible waste disposal at the workplace.The initiative seeks to promote environmentally responsible workplace practices while enhancing awareness on sustainability among staff.Under the initiative, designated waste segregation
Phase Two of the Akosombo Switchyard Restoration Project is steadily progressing, with teams installing additional control cables between the switchyard and the Akosombo Generating Station.As part of the works, control cables of various sizes have been laid through designated cable trenches, linking key switchyard bays and plant units, including A4G/1T4, A1AA/1T1 and A2AE/1T2.Additional cables have
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has engaged the media in Kumasi on the Ahodwo to Anwomaso (K1-K2)161kV Transmission Line upgrade works. Prior to the engagement, the Chief Executive of GRIDCo, Ing. Frank Otchere briefed Dr. Jinapor on the progress of the transmission line upgrade works and the transformer capacity
It has been ten (10) weeks since the 23rd April 2026 fire incident ravaged the GRIDCo Akosombo Control Room, reducing its 161kV Switchyard to ashes. Since then, significant efforts through the Akosombo Power Restoration Works have been ongoing. A temporary transmission connection was established within a week to reconnect the Akosombo Generating Station and sustain
Beyond the restoration works, a series of parallel activities have gathered pace since the fire incident. These include, a national fire audit, which is underway; the procurement of equipment for reinstallation; the setting up of an interim control room; inspection of new cables for installation and efforts to restore communication equipment lost in the
GRIDCo’s Deputy Chief Executive for Finance & Resources, (DCE, F & R), Ing. Samuel Nkansah has been recognised as one of the “Top 50 Exemplary Deputy MDs / COOs / Deputy CEOs in Africa 2026” in recognition of outstanding executive support to organisational leadership, operational excellence, strategic execution, corporate governance, institutional transformation, and exceptional contributions
GRIDCo’s Management and Staff rolled up their sleeves to participate in full compliance with the maiden National Cleaning Day to clear blocked drains and clean up the office area. The national directive is a follow up to flooding after recent heavy rains. No one was left out; the C.E., Directors, Managers and Staff all participated
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
