The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy has thrown its full weight behind the Ghana National Gas Company, praising the state-owned firm for its operational strides and vowing to help tackle lingering challenges.
Following a working visit to the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant on Friday, April 24, 2026, Committee Chairman Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah (MP for Ho West) declared that Ghana Gas has earned the right to operate with robust parliamentary backing.
“Upon our visit, we have seen that Ghana Gas is on top of its game,” Bedzrah said. “They have our full support.
We will also work to address the few challenges raised, including concerns about the PURC’s high tariff increases.”
Ghana Gas CEO, Judith Adowba Blay, told lawmakers that the company is primed for even greater output. She revealed a notable uptick in production over the past year, crediting improved plant reliability under the current administration.
“Ghana Gas is ever ready. Since last year, our production has gone up,” Madam Adowba Blay stated. “Earlier, we faced more downtime at the plant, but under this administration, things have improved. We have moved from 100 million standard cubic feet per day to 120 MMSCFD.”
The 20% increase underscores a steady recovery and growing operational confidence at the country’s premier gas processing facility.
The Committee’s Ranking Member, Collins Adomako Mensah, echoed the chairman’s sentiment, urging management to build on the momentum.
“We commend Ghana Gas for the work done so far,” he said. “We encourage them to do more to secure Ghana’s energy future.”
The Atuabo tour was intended to give committee members direct insight into the company’s achievements, infrastructure, and persistent hurdles.
Lawmakers left convinced that strategic parliamentary support especially on regulatory issues like PURC tariff adjustments could further strengthen domestic gas operations.
By Ebenezer Atiemo
