Judith Adjobah Blay, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company Limited (Ghana Gas), has highlighted major expansion projects and Ghana’s growing role in regional gas infrastructure to global investors. Speaking at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Canada, Ms. Blay outlined the company's investment opportunities. These projects aim to position Ghana as a leading gas transmission and energy hub in West Africa.
Ghana Gas plans to construct a Second Gas Processing Plant (GPP II) to meet increasing demand for natural gas. The company will also develop a 300-kilometer onshore gas transmission pipeline, connecting industrial centers across the country. A new Pentane Monetisation Project will eliminate the flaring of pentane and other hydrocarbons, improving efficiency and creating value from previously wasted resources. These initiatives support Ghana Gas's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments.
Ghana Gas is central to Ghana’s energy sector, managing the gathering, processing, and transmission of natural gas. The company supplies about 84 percent of the fuel for Ghana’s thermal power plants. These plants generate nearly 60 percent of the country’s electricity. This contribution results in annual fuel cost savings estimated at US$1.3 billion. An additional US$60 million is saved through the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Ms. Blay noted that the company’s Gas Processing Plant produces condensate. This condensate is used to make premix fuel for fishing communities. This initiative has reduced premix fuel costs and government subsidy spending by over 60 percent. Regionally, the integration of Ghana Gas infrastructure with the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) network in 2018 enabled bidirectional gas flow. This transformed Ghana from a gas-importing endpoint into a major regional gas transmission player.
Ghana Gas is also a stakeholder in the proposed African Atlantic Gas Pipeline project. This project will connect Nigeria and Morocco through several African countries, including Ghana. Ms. Blay stressed that this project presents significant investment opportunities. It will also enhance energy trade between Africa and Europe, strengthening regional cooperation. The company believes Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is crucial for Ghana’s long-term energy security. Future LNG imports will depend on favorable market conditions and pricing structures. These conditions must support affordable electricity tariffs.
Ms. Blay presented Ghana as an attractive destination for long-term capital. She cited the country’s stable political environment, strong legal framework, respect for property rights, and favorable business climate. Ghana’s strategic location places it uniquely to serve as a major transit and aggregation hub within the regional gas value chain. She reaffirmed Ghana Gas’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s industrialization agenda, strengthening energy security, and deepening regional energy cooperation.