03/08/2026
JEP Upgrades Power Infrastructure in Nimba and B**g to Meet International Standards and Improve Reliability
By John Sackie ZayZay
August 3, 2026
GANTA, Nimba County – Jungle Energy Power (JEP) has launched an extensive power infrastructure upgrade across Nimba and B**g Counties, introducing modern equipment and advanced protection systems aimed at significantly improving electricity reliability, reducing outages, and bringing the regional power network in line with international standards.
The ambitious initiative comes as part of JEP's ongoing commitment to addressing persistent power interruptions while enhancing the safety and efficiency of electricity distribution for thousands of customers.
Speaking in an interview, JEP Public Relations Officer Zarwolo Bamakpeh disclosed that the company has deployed specialized engineering teams to modernize the electricity grid in several urban and rural communities throughout both counties.
According to Bamakpeh, the ongoing rehabilitation includes replacing aging wooden poles and galvanized pipes with durable concrete poles, eliminating low-hanging power lines, and correcting unsafe electrical connections that have posed risks to residents for years.
"We have deployed our teams to identify problem areas, streamline the network, and properly document all connections," Bamakpeh said. "Wooden poles and galvanized pipes are being replaced with concrete poles, while low-hanging wires are being elevated to safe heights, particularly at road crossings, to eliminate potential hazards."
As part of the modernization effort, JEP has also installed new transformers, advanced automatic reclosers, and other state-of-the-art protective equipment in several communities, including Karnplay, Bahn, Saclepea, Ganta, Palala, Banga, and SKT.
The company explained that these technologies are designed to isolate electrical faults within specific locations instead of allowing them to disrupt the entire regional power grid. Previously, faults or short circuits in communities such as Saclepea or Tappita could trigger widespread outages across Nimba and B**g Counties.
Bamakpeh noted that JEP had suffered significant equipment losses in the past due to severe weather and electrical faults. However, the newly installed protection systems—including an emergency auto-shutdown device commissioned in mid-June—are capable of immediately disconnecting power during emergencies such as fires or severe line sparking, greatly reducing damage and enhancing public safety.
"These protective devices are intended to stabilize the grid and protect our customers," he explained. "We have lost substantial equipment in previous years due to challenges we had not fully mitigated. Today, we can confidently say that our grid has reached a level of stability consistent with international standards."
Responding to public concerns about routine maintenance outages, Bamakpeh explained that JEP receives electricity from the TRANSCO CLSG Yekepa Substation near Second Town. In the past, maintenance activities required shutting down electricity across both counties simultaneously for as long as nine hours.
To improve service delivery, the company has introduced a segmented maintenance strategy that allows engineers to work on one section of the network while electricity remains available in the other. Under the new system, maintenance can be carried out in B**g County while Nimba remains energized, and vice versa, significantly reducing outage durations.
Bamakpeh also highlighted the unique challenges posed by the rainy season, noting that lightning, thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and overgrown vegetation frequently affect rural transmission lines more severely than urban networks.
To address these issues, JEP has intensified vegetation management by deploying specialized equipment to clear trees and bushes encroaching on high-voltage lines. In areas such as Louh, where fallen trees have repeatedly caused prolonged outages, the company is working closely with local authorities and community leaders to facilitate the safe clearing of right-of-way corridors.
He further appealed to residents across Nimba and B**g Counties to support the company's efforts by promptly reporting fallen trees, damaged power lines, faulty installations, and illegal electrical connections.
"We cannot be everywhere at once," Bamakpeh emphasized. "The network is extensive, and the investment is enormous. We rely on citizens to provide timely information so we can respond quickly and continue delivering safe, reliable, and quality electricity services."
The ongoing infrastructure expansion represents one of JEP's most significant investments in regional power development and is expected to strengthen electricity reliability, improve public safety, and support economic growth across Nimba and B**g Counties.
