WAPCo expects Togo gas pipeline to resume by 27 October
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Togotopnews
The West African Gas Pipeline Company expects to resume gas transport to Togo by 27 October, after replacing two valves on the Lomé branch. An internal inspection of a 19-kilometre section is to confirm the pipeline’s integrity; its shutdown has disrupted electricity generation, WAPCo says.
The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo), operator of the West African Gas Pipeline, expects to resume gas transport to Togo by 27 October 2026, subject to the results of an inspection of the Lomé pipeline. In a statement published on 20 October, the company said that replacement of the two affected valves had been completed.
The work took place from 14 to 17 October without incident. WAPCo must now drain the 19-kilometre section, dry it, then carry out mechanical pigging and an internal inspection. Draining the water was expected to take three days from 20 October.
Transport on the line has been suspended since 12 October to allow the work to take place. The interruption has affected electricity generation in Togo. WAPCo managing director Abiodun Bodunrin said he understood the difficulties caused by the shutdown and assured that operations were continuing in accordance with safety standards.
Resumption depends on satisfactory inspection results and no unexpected technical issues. The maintenance had already led to power cuts in Togo through to 27 October, according to an article published on 21 October about gas pipeline-related power cuts.
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