Ghana commissions first compressed natural gas facility

Ghana has officially commissioned its first-ever Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility, a development hailed as a major milestone in the country’s energy transition agenda.

The commissioning was attended by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, who joined Tetracore Gas Ghana Limited in officially inaugurating the facility. In a social media post on Tuesday, January 27, Dr. Jinapor described the project as a decisive step toward providing cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable energy to the nation.

The Minister explained that the facility is expected to reduce Ghana’s reliance on costly liquid fuels, while supporting industrial expansion and creating employment opportunities across the energy sector. “Expanding access to gas is critical to improving energy security and lowering production costs for businesses,” he emphasized.

Dr. Jinapor commended Tetracore Gas Ghana Limited for its vision and dedication, describing the CNG facility as a strong example of private sector participation in advancing Ghana’s energy infrastructure and sustainability objectives. He highlighted that initiatives like this contribute directly to the government’s goals of providing reliable, cost-effective energy while encouraging industrial growth.

The Energy Minister reaffirmed the government’s support for expanding gas supply and strengthening national energy infrastructure, aligning the initiative with President John Dramani Mahama’s Gas-to-Power Policy. The policy aims to leverage Ghana’s domestic gas resources to drive economic growth, enhance energy security, and accelerate the transition to cleaner fuels.

According to Dr. Jinapor, the new facility will not only reduce production costs for industries but will also improve competitiveness and stimulate job creation across the energy value chain. He stressed that expanding gas infrastructure remains a critical component of Ghana’s strategy to transition to more sustainable energy sources while maintaining affordability and reliability.

The commissioning of the CNG facility marks a landmark achievement in Ghana’s energy sector, demonstrating the country’s commitment to cleaner energy solutions. It underscores the importance of public-private collaboration in realizing national energy goals and ensuring that Ghana’s transition toward a sustainable energy future is both effective and inclusive.