Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that Ghana could save approximately US$400 million annually by establishing a gas processing plant.
This follows his disclosure that the country requires about US$800 million this year to procure liquid fuels for powering its thermal plants.
Addressing Parliament on Thursday, March 13, 2025, Jinapor stated, “This year alone, we require about $800 million to procure liquid fuels. If we had established a gas processing plant, we could save $400 million of that amount annually.”
He further explained that a gas processing plant would make fuel more affordable and readily accessible.
Jinapor also highlighted the broader economic benefits, including the strengthening of the local currency.
“It provides a cheaper alternative source of fuel, which can be passed on to consumers. Additionally, we are diversifying our energy mix and incorporating renewable energy,” the energy minister stated.
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, recently announced the government’s plan to construct a new gas processing facility to supplement the existing Atuabo Gas Processing Plant, as rising power demands continue to exert pressure on the current infrastructure.
At a press conference on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Jubilee House, John Jinapor revealed that, following a recent cabinet meeting, the government had received approval to proceed with plans for the construction of a second gas processing plant.
“Cabinet has approved that, in partnership with the Finance Ministry, we take immediate steps to construct a second gas processing plant,” John Jinapor stated.
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