The Ghana National Gas Company has hosted a delegation of Civil Society Organisations at its Atuabo Gas Processing Plant in the Western Region as part of efforts to deepen stakeholder engagement and transparency in the energy sector.
The visit forms part of the company’s 2026 Corporate Strategic Plan, which places strong emphasis on collaboration, openness and sustained dialogue with key stakeholders, including civil society groups, regulators and host communities.
Addressing participants during the tour, Mr. Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah, Head of Corporate Affairs, said granting CSOs access to the Gas Processing Plant provides them with firsthand insight into the facility’s technical and operational processes.
According to him, this level of transparency enables civil society organisations to better appreciate the complexities of gas processing and strengthens their capacity to effectively perform their watchdog role.
He explained that the initiative is intended to promote informed public discourse around Ghana’s gas infrastructure and energy security, adding that stakeholder confidence is critical to the long-term sustainability of the country’s energy investments.
Mr. Kirk-Mensah further disclosed that the technical committee constituted by government to assess the feasibility of constructing a second gas processing plant has completed its work and submitted its report.
“The company is currently awaiting directives from Cabinet to begin construction of Gas Processing Plant 2,” he stated.
The proposed second plant is expected to enhance Ghana’s gas processing capacity, support increased domestic utilisation of natural gas and improve overall energy reliability.
Speaking on behalf of the visiting CSOs, Mr. Duncan Amoah, Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, commended Ghana Gas for the initiative. He described the existing Atuabo facility as a “game changer” in Ghana’s energy landscape, noting that it has significantly contributed to power generation and industrial growth.
Mr. Amoah urged authorities to expedite processes toward the commencement of the second gas processing plant, stressing that expanding infrastructure would boost domestic liquefied petroleum gas production, reduce reliance on imports and strengthen Ghana’s energy security.
The visit underscores Ghana Gas’ commitment to transparency, accountability and inclusive stakeholder engagement as it positions itself to expand operations and meet the country’s growing energy demands.
By Henry Eliud Yankey
