In a significant move toward enhancing Ghana’s energy independence and economic resilience, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson joined Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor on Monday, May 12, to inaugurate the Implementation Committee for Ghana’s Second Gas Processing Plant (GPP II).
The event, held at the Ministry of Energy, marks a key milestone in the government’s strategy to reduce reliance on expensive imported fuels and boost local gas infrastructure.
“This project is long overdue,” Dr. Forson stated, expressing concern over Ghana’s continued dependence on costly liquid fuels to power energy plants.

He revealed that the country is projected to spend over $1 billion on such fuels this year alone, a cost he described as a burden on the economy and ordinary Ghanaians.
“With this new Gas Processing Plant, we have the opportunity to save nearly $500 million and create over 1,000 jobs for our people,” he added.
Chaired by the Deputy Minister for Energy, the Implementation Committee has been tasked with developing a comprehensive plan for executing the project.
Dr. Forson made it clear that delays will not be tolerated, stressing that “the time for bureaucracy is over.”
He has given the committee a four-week deadline to finalise and present their implementation strategy, emphasising the urgency and national importance of the project.
Dr. Forson also highlighted the crucial role the existing Atuabo Gas Plant has played in supporting Ghana’s energy needs, expressing optimism that GPP II will deliver even greater benefits.
“Atuabo Gas has been a lifeline for Ghana. GPP II will be a game-changer for our energy security, economic stability, and national welfare,” he declared.
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