Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has reiterated Ghana’s quest for more gas supply to support power generation.
This, he says, remains his top most priority as part of efforts to ensure power stability for industrial and residential use for Ghanaians.
Dr. Prempeh emphasised the need for more gas supply and hence the need for the operational efficacy of the West Africa Gas Pipeline (WAGP).
He made these assertions during a meeting of the Committee of Ministers (CoM) of the West Africa Gas Pipeline on Tuesday, 2nd April, 2024 in Lome, Togo.
The CoM meeting is a gathering of the Energy Ministers of Benin, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo to discuss the technical, commercial and regulatory issues about the operations of the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP).
The Minister used the opportunity to hold meetings with key stakeholders on Ghana’s quest for more gas for power generation. Dr Prempeh urged gas suppliers to improve their services to recipient countries.
The Minister’s call was backed by his colleague Ministers from Togo and Benin whose countries equally depend on Nigeria for gas supply for electricity generation.
He stated that the current cost of liquid fuel alternatives is unaffordable and plunges the WAGP countries into debt whenever the gas supply is curtailed.
Latest Stories
-
Encroachers on Ghana-Burkina Faso boundary line defy May 5 deadline to relocate
20 mins -
Government must invest in ECG to resolve revenue leakages – IES
30 mins -
The Right Turn: A Conclusive Guide to Road Safety
43 mins -
My father loves education – Asantehene’s daughter
1 hour -
EC insists IMANI got it wrong on SALL exclusion claims
2 hours -
‘I’ll not allow LGBTQ activities in Ghana’ – Bawumia
2 hours -
Africa must embrace PAPPS quickly; it’s the best thing to happen to the continent – eTranzact Global
2 hours -
Euro 2024: Kante returns as France announce squad for tournament
2 hours -
Curtailing power to neighbouring countries will be unpatriotic – Kwabena Donkor
2 hours -
NPA devises ways to stabilise price of gas
3 hours -
Empowering mothers: Overcoming postpartum challenges
3 hours -
Conflicts in neighbouring countries threaten Ghana’s food security- Report
3 hours -
Hotelier decries industry challenges
4 hours -
Galinkpegu Primary School receives educational materials to enhance reading, learning
4 hours -
Ederson to miss title decider and FA Cup final
4 hours