Monday, 19 October 2015

Ghana Escapes Gas Cut Threat, Pays $10m

The Government of Ghana has paid part of its debt to the West African Gas
Pipeline Company (WAPCo) and Nigeria Gas Association (NGA).
The US$10 million paid yesterday Thursday 15th October 2015 buys Ghana time
to conclude negotiations to avert cut in gas supply to Ghana

WAPCo suspended the treat to cut gas supply to Ghana after US$10 million was
paid. Ghana owes WAPCo and the Nigerian Gas Association over US$ 180
million.
NGAs is owned by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation and other
multinational oil companies including Chevron and Shell. The partners are
expected to meet over the weekend to structure out a payment plan which will
be agreed on by other partners.
Negotiations are ongoing. Stay Tuned for Updates.

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