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Asantehene pushes for privatisation of VRA, GRIDCo & ECG
Add a CommentIn a bold declaration, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on the government to privatize key state-owned entities for power generation and distribution, namely the Volta River Authority (VRA), the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), and the Electricity … Read more →
VRA announces end of spilling of Akosombo dam
Add a CommentThe Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced the conclusion of the controlled spilling of the Akosombo dam. In a statement issued on October 30, the VRA said, “The Volta River Authority (VRA) wishes to inform the public, particularly residents living … Read more →
VRA to spill Akosombo, Kpong dams over high volume
Add a CommentThe Volta River Authority (VRA) has issued an alert, stating that it may commence a controlled spilling of the Akosombo Dam and Kpong Dam soon. This comes as a result of the reservoir levels showing that they may not be … Read more →
VRA suspends spillage of Akosombo and Kpong Dams
Add a CommentThe Volta River Authority (VRA) says it will no longer carry out its planned spillage of water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams. This is due to the fact that the circumstances that necessitated the exercise has changed. The VRA … Read more →
VRA responsible for 98% of Ghana Gas’ debt stock – PIAC report
Add a CommentIt has emerged that the Volta River Authority, VRA, alone is liable for almost ninety-nine (98.99) percent of the amounts owed the Ghana Gas Company by its suppliers. According to the 2018 annual report of the Public Interest and Accountability … Read more →
Akosombo residents march against VRA over high electricity bills
Add a CommentResidents of seven communities in the Akosombo township have demonstrated against high tariffs in electricity bills. They suggest new metres introduced by the Volta River Authority (VRA) three years ago are the cause of the rise in bills. The residents … Read more →
VRA’s contingency analysis reveals – No end to dumsor
Add a CommentElectricity supply bottlenecks are expected to persist throughout 2016 despite government’s steps to resolve the power crisis. This is as a result of planned maintenance, fuel constraints of thermal power plants, as well as inadequate generation reserve capacity. A contingency … Read more →
Pay $100m debt in 2 weeks or face shut down of gas supply – N-Gas warns VRA
Add a CommentN-Gas, the main supplier of lean gas to Ghana’s Volta River Authority (VRA) through the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) , has given Ghana a two-week ultimatum to clear its outstanding debt of over $100 million or gas supply … Read more →
VRA owes Ghana Gas over $250m
Add a CommentThe Volta River Authority (VRA), main downstream off-taker of lean gas, owes Ghana National Gas Company over US$250 million for processed gas. This came to light when the new board of the Ghana National Gas Company visited the Atuabo Gas … Read more →
$1.5 billion needed to end ‘dumsor dumsor’ – VRA
Add a CommentThe Volta River Authority (VRA), Ghana’s main power generator has projected that about $1.5 billion is needed to improve the country’s power generation to end the crisis. With the country currently struggling to generate enough power to meet increasing demands, the … Read more →
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