Civil society organisations (CSOs) active in Ghana’s energy sector have called on the government to accelerate the construction of a second Gas Processing Plant at Atuaboah, Executive Secretary of COPEC, described the existing plant as a “game changer” and stressed the need for GPP 2 to come on stream.

“I would be happy if we become fully LPG self-reliant and no longer have to import LPG at all,” Amoah said. He noted that Ghana currently imports some LPG from Europe to supplement domestic supply, but completing Train 2 at Atuabo could allow the country to meet 100 percent of its domestic demand.

Amoah also praised the existing plant for helping reduce energy costs and ensuring a reliable power supply. “Previously, we were buying a lot of gas from Nigeria via the West Africa Gas Pipeline. There were times we owed them, and they would close some valves, causing ‘dumsor’. Now, with our own gas processing, thermal plants can be reliably fed. Even if you own Ghana Gas, they won’t turn off the gas,” he explained.

The CSOs emphasized that expanding gas processing capacity is critical not only for securing the country’s energy needs but also for stabilizing costs and supporting broader industrial development across Ghana.