{
  "id": 17809082,
  "title": "ECG targets December deadline for power upgrades in Bekwai, Offinso and Barekese",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/ecg-targets-december-deadline-for-power-upgrades-in-bekwai-offinso",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T14:12:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ecg-targets-december-deadline-for-power-upgrades-in-bekwai-offinso-and-barekese/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) aims to finish critical power infrastructure projects in Bekwai, Barekese, and Offinso by December. These communities have faced frequent power outages, disrupting businesses and residents. In Bekwai, the erratic supply has led to calls for protests, and ECG's Deputy Managing Director, Ing. David Asamoah, revealed plans for a double-circuit distribution line. The line, costing GH¢2.4 million, will pass through Sewua and Kuntenase, improving electricity reliability when completed. Offinso received a transformer upgrade from 10MVA to 20MVA, enhancing power supply capacity. The 10MVA unit from Offinso has been installed in Barekese to boost electricity provision. Construction is underway to extend a new distribution line to Barekese's Ghana Water Limited facility, addressing their operational shutdown risks. Additionally, ECG is connecting transmission lines from Airport to Anwomaso to ensure a more stable power supply for the new airport. The Ashanti Region's power infrastructure is a priority for ECG's commitment to improving electricity reliability.",
  "summary": "The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is targeting the completion of critical power infrastructure upgrade projects in three communities in the Ashanti Region by December this year, in a move aimed at improving the reliability of electricity supply.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "GRIDCo assures improved power supply for Ashanti Region by December",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/gridco-assures-improved-power-supply-for-ashanti-region-by-december",
        "published": "2026-11-02T14:51:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}