Ghana Inaugurates First Compressed Natural Gas Facility to Boost Clean Energy Transition
Ghana has taken a major step in its energy transition with the commissioning of the country’s first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility, aimed at expanding the use of cleaner energy sources and reducing reliance on imported liquid fuels.
The new facility developed and operated by Tetracore Gas Ghana Limited was officially inaugurated this week in a ceremony led by Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition.
In his remarks, Dr. Jinapor described the facility as a “significant milestone” that will support Ghana’s broader push toward affordable, reliable and environmentally sustainable energy. He said the project is designed to help diversify Ghana’s energy mix, create jobs in the energy value chain, and catalyze growth in both industrial and transport sectors.
“Compressed natural gas offers a lower-emission alternative to traditional fuels like petrol and diesel,” the minister said. “This facility will enhance our energy security while promoting cleaner air and reduced fuel costs for businesses and consumers.”
Natural gas has already played an important role in Ghana’s power generation landscape, with offshore supplies from projects such as the OCTP (Offshore Cape Three Points) development feeding major electricity plants. The new CNG facility marks a shift toward making gas more accessible for domestic use, including as a direct fuel for vehicles and machinery.
Energy sector analysts say CNG’s adoption could help reduce the country’s dependence on volatile global oil markets and support long-term economic and environmental goals.
The commissioning of the facility aligns with Ghana’s commitment to meeting its climate targets while balancing the need for reliable energy to support industrialization.
Tetracore Gas Ghana Limited officials say the plant is fully operational and expected to begin supplying CNG to selected industrial and commercial customers in the coming weeks.
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