Government has approved the immediate construction of a second gas processing plant as part of efforts to enhance energy security and mitigate supply shortfalls, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor announced on Friday.
Speaking at a post-Cabinet briefing at Jubilee House, Mr. Jinapor said the decision aligns with a broader strategy to stabilise the country’s energy sector over the short, medium, and long term.
“Cabinet has approved a raft of measures aimed at addressing the current situation comprehensively. In collaboration with the Finance Ministry, we will take immediate steps to construct a second gas processing plant to strengthen supply security and bridge shortfalls,” he said.
The minister sought to downplay growing public concern over intermittent power disruptions, dismissing calls for a formal load-shedding timetable.
“Let me be clear: we are not shedding load. The demand for a published load-shedding timetable is unfounded. If there is no load shedding, there is no need for a timetable,” he stated.
Mr. Jinapor further argued that Ghana continues to export approximately 300 megawatts of electricity to neighbouring countries, including Burkina Faso and Benin, contradicting claims of a severe power crisis.
The move to expand gas processing capacity reflects Ghana’s broader ambition to strengthen its domestic energy infrastructure and ensure long-term supply resilience amid fluctuating global energy markets.