The government of Ghana has inaugurated an Implementation Committee to oversee the development of the country's Second Gas Processing Plant (GPP II). This project aims to address energy challenges and reduce fuel costs.
Deputy Minister for Energy, Richard Gyan-Mensah, will chair the committee. Its role is to coordinate technical, financial, and regulatory processes essential for the project's execution. The committee is expected to collaborate with key stakeholders in the energy sector to expedite the plant's development.
At the inauguration event in Accra, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson instructed the committee to prepare a comprehensive implementation plan within four weeks. He stressed that delays and bureaucracy had previously hindered similar projects and must be avoided this time. "This is too important for our national welfare and economic stability. The time for back and forth is over," Dr. Forson stated.
Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor emphasized the significance of GPP II as a vital investment for Ghana's energy security. He noted that progress had been lacking since the commissioning of the Atuabo Gas Plant several years ago, making this new plant overdue.
Additionally, a Communications and Social License Committee was established under Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Hajia Shamima Muslim's leadership. This committee will handle community engagement, stakeholder communications, and manage social impacts related to the project.
The Second Gas Processing Plant is projected to decrease reliance on costly imported liquid fuels while enhancing gas supply for power generation and industrial use. It could save Ghana approximately $500 million every two years, create over 1,000 jobs directly or indirectly, and establish Ghana as a regional energy hub.
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