The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has commissioned Ghana’s first-ever Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility, describing it as a major milestone in the country’s energy transition and industrial development agenda.
Dr Jinapor announced the commissioning in a social media post on Tuesday, January 27, after joining Tetracore Gas Ghana Limited to officially inaugurate the facility. He noted that the project represents a decisive step towards cleaner, more affordable and reliable energy for Ghana.
According to the Minister, the CNG facility will help reduce the country’s reliance on expensive liquid fuels while supporting industrial growth and creating jobs across the energy value chain.
He emphasised that expanding access to natural gas is critical to improving energy security and lowering production costs for businesses, particularly within the industrial and manufacturing sectors.
Dr Jinapor commended Tetracore Gas Ghana Limited for its vision and commitment, describing the project as a clear demonstration of the vital role the private sector plays in advancing Ghana’s energy infrastructure and sustainability goals.
He further reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding gas supply and strengthening energy infrastructure in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s Gas-to-Power Policy, which seeks to harness Ghana’s gas resources to drive economic growth and accelerate the transition to cleaner energy.
