6 d. ago Respect the role of Gas as custodians of Ghana’s capital – Ga Mantse

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has voiced his concerns regarding the perceived diminishing respect for the Ga people, who are the traditional custodians of Ghana's capital, during a durbar marking the conclusion of the 2025 Homowo festival on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

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8 d. ago Ghana Gas dismisses claims of failed Atuabo shutdown, says plant back online

Ghana National Gas Limited Company (GNGLC) has dismissed reports circulating on social and traditional media suggesting that the planned maintenance shutdown of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant was unsuccessful.

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9 d. ago Ghana and Nigeria Explore Energy Swap Deal to Power West Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-and-nigeria-explore-energy-swap-deal-to-power-west-africa/Ghana and Nigeria are negotiating an innovative barter agreement that would see Accra convert Nigerian natural gas into electricity and export power back to Africa’s most populous nation. The proposed arrangement could transform regional energy cooperation by leveraging each country’s comparative advantages in gas production and electricity generation. Nigeria possesses abundant natural gas reserves while […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-and-nigeria-explore-energy-swap-deal-to-power-west-africa/

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1 week ago Ghana, Nigeria explore barter deal; electricity for gas, says Energy Minister

Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor has disclosed that Ghana is in talks with Nigeria to establish a barter arrangement under which electricity will be exported in exchange for gas.

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1 week ago Ghana Gas Board inspects ongoing maintenance work on Atuabo Gas Processing Plant

Mr Kofi Totobi Quakyi, the Board Chair of Ghana Gas, has assured consumers that the planned maintenance works on the plant will be completed within scheduled.

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2 w. ago Ghana Gas Vows to Finish Critical Plant Repairs Ahead of Schedule

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gas-vows-to-finish-critical-plant-repairs-ahead-of-schedule/The head of Ghana National Gas Company says major maintenance work at the country’s key Atuabo processing plant is progressing faster than expected. Chief Executive Officer Judith Adjoba Blay promised the facility would resume operations within the ten-day window, possibly even sooner. She made the commitment during a site visit by Energy Minister John Abu […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gas-vows-to-finish-critical-plant-repairs-ahead-of-schedule/

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3 w. ago Ghana’s Sugar Revival Hinges on Three Fixes, Warns Think Tank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-sugar-revival-hinges-on-three-fixes-warns-think-tank/Ghana’s latest push to restart the dormant Komenda Sugar Factory represents more than just reviving a single plant; it’s a critical test for the nation’s broader industrial ambitions. Policy think tank IMANI Africa sees this as a golden opportunity, but cautions that success hinges entirely on the government avoiding past mistakes. The factory, modernized with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-sugar-revival-hinges-on-three-fixes-warns-think-tank/

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3 w. ago Illegal Miners Threaten Ghana’s Energy Lifelines Amid Rescue Plan Launch

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/illegal-miners-threaten-ghanas-energy-lifelines-amid-rescue-plan-launch/Galamsey operators are digging perilously close to Ghana’s critical gas pipelines, risking catastrophic explosions that could cripple the nation’s power supply. Nana Otwasuom Osae Nyampong VI, Board Chairman of Genser Energy, warns miners prospecting beneath pipelines in Ashanti and Western regions are “playing with fire.” These high-pressure arteries carry flammable natural gas feeding thermal plants […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/illegal-miners-threaten-ghanas-energy-lifelines-amid-rescue-plan-launch/

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3 w. ago Ghana Braces for Power Rationing Risk During Gas Plant Shutdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-braces-for-power-rationing-risk-during-gas-plant-shutdown/Ghana could face rotational power cuts later this month if emergency liquid fuels fall short during scheduled maintenance at the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant, warns Dr. Elikplim Apetorgbor, President of the Independent Power Producers. The critical facility in Ghana’s Western Region will shut down from August 16 to 30 for state-approved inspections and upgrades. “Yes, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-braces-for-power-rationing-risk-during-gas-plant-shutdown/

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3 w. ago Ghana Approves Strategic Gas Plant Shutdown to Bolster Energy Reliability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-approves-strategic-gas-plant-shutdown-to-bolster-energy-reliability/The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has approved a critical two-week shutdown of Ghana’s Atuabo Gas Processing Plant, scheduled from August 16–30, 2025. The temporary halt, requested by operator Ghana Gas, will enable essential maintenance to enhance the plant’s efficiency and safety systems. During the suspension, gas supply to power generators will pause, but […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-approves-strategic-gas-plant-shutdown-to-bolster-energy-reliability/

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3 w. ago Ghana’s Oil Insurers Rally Expertise Amid Energy Sector Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-insurers-rally-expertise-amid-energy-sector-expansion/Ghana’s oil and gas insurers have launched a major upskilling drive as new offshore discoveries signal fresh growth for the sector. The Ghana Oil and Gas Insurance Pool (GOGIP), a consortium of 21 local insurers mandated to cover the upstream industry, hosted a three-day technical seminar in Accra this month. Titled “Enhancing Industry Expertise,” the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-insurers-rally-expertise-amid-energy-sector-expansion/

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3 w. ago Atuabo Gas Plant to undergo scheduled maintenance from August 16–30

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has approved a request by the Ghana National Gas Company Ltd. (Ghana Gas) to carry out a scheduled maintenance shutdown of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant from August 16 to August 30, 2025. According to the Ministry, the planned suspension of gas supply will allow for critical inspections, […]

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