ASEC kicks against proposed VRA-BPA merger, others
A leading energy think tank, the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) is pushing back against the recent proposal to merge the assets of the Volta River Authority (VRA) and Bui Power Authority (BPA). In their view, this move is unnecessary as it could spell disaster for the nation’s energy sector should the government proceed. In a press release, ASEC stated, "The merger of VRA and BPA and the separation of the VRA’s thermal power will usher in the collapse of Ghana's energy security. For years, VRA has managed a robust energy portfolio that includes solar, thermal, and hydropower, and dismantling this carefully balanced structure would jeopardise the country’s power stability.” The think tank’s response comes a few days after aggrieved staff groups of the VRA expressed strong opposition to a proposed draft bill that seeks to merge VRA with BPA, combine the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) and establish an independent thermal Power Authority from...