Ghana Gas CEO Courts Global Investors in Canada, Unveils Major Expansion Projects

The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company Limited, Judith Adjobah Blay, has pitched Ghana as a prime destination for energy sector investment at the ongoing Global Energy Show in Calgary, Canada, unveiling a suite of expansion projects that could reshape the country’s gas infrastructure landscape.

Addressing international investors, policymakers and industry leaders at one of the world’s largest energy conferences, Ms Blay outlined Ghana Gas’s contribution to the nation’s energy security and economy while showcasing investment opportunities that could position the country as a leading gas transmission and energy hub in West Africa.

She noted that Ghana Gas remains the backbone of the country’s midstream gas sector, managing the gathering, processing and transmission of natural gas to power plants and industrial consumers. The company currently supplies about 84 percent of the fuel used by Ghana’s thermal power plants, which generate nearly 60 percent of the country’s electricity. This contributes to annual fuel cost savings estimated at US$1.3 billion, with an additional US$60 million saved through the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

The economic impact extends beyond power generation. Ms Blay highlighted the Gas Processing Plant’s role in producing condensate used in premix fuel for fishing communities, an initiative that has reduced premix fuel costs and government subsidy expenditure by more than 60 percent.

On regional integration, the Ghana Gas CEO underscored the company’s partnership with the West African Gas Pipeline, describing it as a milestone that has strengthened gas transportation within the sub-region. The integration of Ghana Gas infrastructure with the WAGP network in 2018 enabled the bidirectional flow of gas, transforming Ghana from a gas-importing endpoint into an active player in the regional gas transmission market.

Ms Blay further revealed that Ghana Gas is a stakeholder in the proposed African Atlantic Gas Pipeline project, which seeks to connect Nigeria and Morocco through several African countries, including Ghana. The project, she said, presents significant investment opportunities while enhancing energy trade between Africa and Europe.

The CEO announced several flagship projects aimed at expanding the country’s gas infrastructure. These include the construction of a Second Gas Processing Plant, the development of a 300-kilometre onshore gas transmission pipeline, and the Pentane Monetisation Project. Growing demand for natural gas makes additional processing capacity necessary, while the proposed transmission pipeline will connect key industrial centres and resource corridors across the country.

On the Pentane Monetisation Project, Ms Blay said Ghana Gas is investing in technology to eliminate the flaring of pentane and other hydrocarbons associated with gas processing. The initiative will improve operational efficiency, create value from previously wasted resources and support the company’s environmental, social and governance commitments.

She also described Liquefied Natural Gas as a critical component of Ghana’s long-term strategy to ensure reliable fuel supply for power generation, noting that while Ghana has already invested in LNG infrastructure and terminal facilities, future imports will depend on favourable market conditions and pricing structures that support affordable electricity tariffs.

Making a broader case for investment in Ghana, Ms Blay cited the country’s stable political environment, strong legal and regulatory framework, respect for property rights and favourable business climate as factors that make it attractive for long-term capital. She stressed that Ghana’s strategic location places it in a unique position to serve as a major transit and aggregation hub within the regional gas value chain.

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