General News of Tuesday, 30 April 2013 Source: Ministry Of Energy The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has stated that based on its projections, the load management programme currently being experienced should end by the first week of May 2013. In a statement signed by its Head of Communications, Edward Bawa, the ministry however warned that the feat will only be achieved “at a very high operational cost due to crude oil purchase.” “Indeed it costs government at least 50 Million dollars in every 20 days to purchase light crude oil for the Volta River Authority (VRA) to generate power.” Below is a copy of the statement as released by the Ministry The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has noted with great concern a statement issued on April 29, 2013 by the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) and same published on many media platforms. The statement states inter alia “WAPCo confirmed efforts towards resumption of gas transportation business by 30 April 2013” and that their “schedule had slipped because of two main challenges – contracting and line cleaner defect”. ...
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