The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Gas Company has highlighted what she described as significant operational improvements at the state-owned energy firm, while pledging support for the government’s plans to expand national gas infrastructure.
Speaking at a gathering of women in public service attended by President John Dramani Mahama and Vice-President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the CEO said the company had maintained uninterrupted gas supply and increased processing capacity over the past year.
According to her, the Gas Processing Plant (GPP) has seen its operational output rise from an average of 100 million standard cubic feet (MMScf) per day to 120 MMScf per day.
She also said a planned two-week maintenance shutdown in 2025 was completed in 10 days, four days ahead of schedule, and at a reduced cost.
The CEO, who described herself as a non-engineer leading a traditionally male-dominated engineering company, said her appointment demonstrated that “competence knows no gender”.
She told the audience that when she assumed office about a year ago, she undertook what she called a “diagnostic strategy” to assess the company’s strengths and weaknesses. One of the key issues identified, she said, was a “culture of false urgency” that left the organisation in constant crisis mode.
“We have replaced that culture with one anchored in strategy, prioritisation, and accountability,” she said.
Looking ahead, she said the company’s management and board were aligned with the government’s plans to expand gas infrastructure. Proposed projects include the addition of a third compressor, the Takoradi–Tema pipeline, and a second gas processing plant (GPP II).
She described the initiatives as “generational investments” aimed at strengthening energy security and supporting industrial growth.
The CEO also addressed the role of the media, describing journalists as “strategic partners” in the energy sector. She said Ghana Gas provides sponsorships, training programmes and scholarships, particularly to support women in energy reporting, to improve understanding of gas operations and promote accurate coverage.
In return, she called for what she described as constructive engagement grounded in transparency and accountability.
The event formed part of a broader government communication initiative aimed at showcasing leadership and reinforcing public confidence in what officials have called the “Resetting Agenda”.
Ghana National Gas Company plays a central role in processing and transporting natural gas for power generation and industrial use, making it a key component of the country’s energy sector.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
