Ghana Gas signs project agreement for construction of a second Gas Processing Plant (Train 2)

The Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) has signed a project agreement for the construction of a second Gas Processing Plant(Train 2).

The ceremony was held on February 3 at the Gas House Forecourt in Accra.

The Gas Processing Plant will have a capacity of 150 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) and can be expanded to 300 MMscfd to process incremental raw gas volumes from the Jubilee and TEN fields.

The project will create 1,500 direct and indirect jobs for people in the company's operational areas.

Speaking at the ceremony, Board Chairman of GNGC, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong,stated that the project will improve the operations of GNGC and support government's industrialization agenda.

Dr. Ben Asante,CEO of GNGC, stated that the project will transform the company into a fully integrated gas services provider and secure a reliable supply of gas and derivatives in Ghana and the West African sub-region.

Dr. Asante reiterated that the project will help achieve the company’s vision of supplying gas at a cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner.

The Deputy Minister of Energy, Hon. Andrew Agyapa Mercer, emphasized that the project will support government's efforts in providing alternative power sources for socio-economic development.

Dr. Hilton John Mitchell, CEO of Jonmoore,spoke on behalf of the joint venture partners, expressing their commitment to delivering the gas processing plant on schedule and cost-effectively.

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