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WAECS24: Why investing in energy remains challenging in West Africa
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Mr Meeteran noted that investors in Independent Power Plants (IPPs) need assurance of not just off-takers but payment guarantee by the government of countries.

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This, Ms Bataba-Agamah noted, has for years had negative implications for both the government and consumers while the IPP operators wriggle out of the challenge. WAECS24: Why Africa’s gas dependence will persist despite climate change concerns – Togolese Official Speaking on the ‘take or pay’ concerns raised by Ms Bataba-Agamah, Mr Meeteran said the plants have running costs and someone has to pay for it.

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