{
  "id": 15246226,
  "title": "Ghana risks power disruptions if galamsey destroys gas pipelines – Ghana Gas Engineer warns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/ghana-risks-power-disruptions-if-galamsey-destroys-gas-pipelines",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T17:45:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ghana-risks-power-disruptions-if-galamsey-destroys-gas-pipelines-ghana-gas-engineer-warns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana Gas Engineer Maxwell Caleb has issued a stern warning that illegal mining, or galamsey, could lead to power supply disruptions in the country. Speaking at a media workshop on energy reporting, Caleb highlighted the serious threat that the unlawful activities pose to critical energy infrastructure, specifically the gas pipelines connected to a processing plant at Prestea. He emphasized that if these pipelines were to be destroyed, it could disrupt the transportation of gas needed for electricity generation, potentially impacting power supply nationwide. Caleb stressed the urgency of addressing this issue, noting that continued encroachment of illegal mining on areas around critical infrastructure could have wide-ranging consequences for Ghana's energy sector. He urged all stakeholders to acknowledge the dangers associated with illegal mining and collaborate to protect energy installations. Caleb also warned that sustained illegal mining not only harms the environment and public infrastructure but also fails to benefit the nation, particularly when it endangers infrastructure necessary for electricity generation and national development. The workshop aimed to enhance media understanding of energy issues and improve reporting on developments within Ghana's energy sector. The warning underscores the need for enhanced collaboration among authorities, security forces, local communities, and other stakeholders to safeguard critical gas infrastructure and prevent potential disruptions to electricity supply.",
  "summary": "The General Manager in charge of Engineering and Maintenance at Ghana Gas, Maxwell Caleb, has warned that Ghana could face power supply disruptions if illegal mining activities destroy gas pipelines connected to a gas processing plant at Prestea. Speaking at a workshop organised for media personnel on energy reporting, Caleb cautioned that the continued practice […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Illegal mining (galamsey) threatens Ghana's power supply by damaging gas pipelines.",
    "Destruction of Prestea gas pipelines could disrupt nationwide electricity generation.",
    "Stakeholders urged to collaborate to protect critical energy infrastructure."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}