Ghana Gas plans Takoradi-Tema pipeline as part of expansion drive

The Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) plans to expand its operations and reinvest its profits to improve efficiency and increase the availability of gas for power generation and industrial use.

Chief Executive Officer Judith Adjobah Blay said the company’s next phase would focus on expansion and reinvestment following its reported strong financial performance.

“That is the next phase, beyond profit, there is expansion and reinvestment into Ghana Gas,” she said.

A key project under consideration is the construction of an onshore pipeline from Takoradi to Tema to extend gas supply from the Atuabo facility beyond the Western Region.

The proposed pipeline would run through the Central and Eastern regions before reaching the industrial enclave in Tema.

Ghana Gas expects the project to support industrial development along the route by making gas more readily available to businesses and industries.

The company’s expansion plans were highlighted during an industrial tour by commissioners and management of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC).

Richard Kirk-Mensah, Head of Corporate Communications at Ghana National Gas, said the visit allowed PURC, which serves as the company’s economic regulator, to gain firsthand knowledge of Ghana Gas’ operations and planned expansion projects.

“Their visit aims to give them insight into Ghana Gas’s operations, particularly the expansion projects at their sites. Rather than just presenting slides and discussing verbally, allowing them to see the facilities and the ongoing work firsthand will give them a better understanding of the company's plans and activities,” he said.