Ghana Gas Pushes For GPP II Approval To Boost Gas Processing Capacity.
The Corporate Affairs Manager of Ghana National Gas Company, Richard Kirk Mensah, has reiterated that the construction of the Second Gas Processing Plant (GPP II) remains a top priority as the company works to expand Ghana’s gas processing capacity and strengthen national energy security.
Speaking during a civil society familiarisation tour at the Gas Processing Plant in Atuabo, Mr. Mensah explained that GPP II forms a key component of the company’s 2025–2026 strategic plan.
He disclosed that a technical committee made up of representatives from the Ministries of Finance and Energy has completed its work on the project and submitted its report, with Cabinet approval now being awaited for construction to commence.
According to him, the additional processing plant will significantly increase Ghana’s gas handling capacity, improve supply reliability to thermal power plants, and support industrial expansion across the country.
Adding his voice to the call for the speedy execution of the project, the Executive Secretary of Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC), Mr. Duncan Amoah, described Ghana Gas as a “game changer” in the country’s energy sector.
Mr. Amoah recalled that when Ghana first discovered crude oil, little attention was given to gas processing infrastructure, forcing the country to rely heavily on imported gas through the West African Gas Pipeline Company.
He noted that supply Mr. Amoah added that the completion of GPP II would also increase gas availability for thermal power generation and potentially position Ghana to supply gas to other countries within the sub-region.
With additional hydrocarbon resources and new wells coming on stream, he argued that expanding processing capacity to about 200 million standard cubic feet per day would unlock greater economic value.
He therefore urged government to expedite approval and implementation of the project, suggesting that the second train should be completed within 24 months to avoid continued revenue losses.
Story by Nana Fynn@W/R.
