The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, on August 21, 2025, inspected ongoing shutdown maintenance works at the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant, expressing satisfaction with the progress.

The plant, which is a critical component of Ghana's energy infrastructure, is undergoing scheduled maintenance to ensure continued efficiency, reliability, and enhanced capacity.

During the visit, John Jinapor highlighted the significance of the plant's planned capacity expansion from 100 million standard cubic feet (mmscf) to 120 mmscf per day.

He noted that the expansion is a crucial step toward achieving the government’s Gas-to-Power vision, which seeks to leverage natural gas resources to deliver stable and affordable electricity.

Atuabo Gas Processing Plant to undergo scheduled maintenance from August 16

However, the minister also announced that the government has initiated processes to construct a second gas processing plant, underscoring its commitment to long-term energy security.

Reflecting on progress in the power sector since assuming office, Jinapor said, “We were shedding about 700 MW in December 2024, just before I took over as Energy Minister. For months now, there has been zero load shedding, and we are even exporting power to other countries. We have made significant progress.”

He further reiterated government’s dedication to transforming Ghana’s energy landscape to ensure a brighter and more secure future for the nation.

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