Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance and John Jinapor, Minister of Energy
Government has inaugurated the Implementation Committee for Ghana’s Second Gas Processing Plant (GPP II).
This event took place on May 12, 2025, at the Ministry of Energy, chaired by the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor and the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.
Commenting on the inauguration, the finance minister said the project will save nearly $500 million and create jobs for Ghanaians.
He said, “This project is long overdue. Ghana will this year spend over $1 billion on expensive liquid fuels to power our plants — a burden on our economy and on ordinary citizens. 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 noted that the committee must be devoid of unnecessary bottlenecks and bureaucracies.
Ato Forson said, “I reminded the committee, chaired by the Deputy Minister for Energy, that the time for bureaucracy is over. The nation is counting on them to deliver, and I’ve given them four weeks to finalise their implementation plan.
“Atuabo Gas has been a lifeline for Ghana. GPP II will be a game-changer for our energy security, economic stability, and national welfare. We are committed to getting it done! he added.
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