Ghana Gas calls for tariff adjustment to sustain operations
Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas) made an urgent appeal to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for a strategic upward adjustment in gas transmission tariffs. This call was made during an inspection of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant on Friday, April 24, 2026, where the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gas, Judith Adjobah Blay, cautioned that the financial sustainability of the country's premier gas facility is under serious threat. Ms. Blay stated, "It is very necessary that we at Ghana Gas engage PURC to justify the expenditures and investments we are making, which warrant an increase, particularly in transmission tariffs."
Ms. Blay explained that the current tariff regime does not adequately reflect rising operational costs and the significant investments required to keep the plant running efficiently. The Atuabo Gas Processing Plant processes lean gas for power enclaves such as Lekeadze and Aboadze and requires continuous multi-million-dollar maintenance to prevent unplanned shutdowns. Ms. Blay warned that maintaining the current tariff structure poses serious risks and that without adequate funding, the company may struggle to meet its operational obligations. She added, "If Ghana Gas does not have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the plant, the consequences will be far more severe than a marginal increase in tariffs."
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy's visit formed part of efforts to assess the operational efficiency of the Atuabo facility. The committee is expected to engage PURC and the Ministry of Energy in further discussions to evaluate the proposed tariff adjustments.
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Ghana Gas is appealing to the PURC for an adjustment in gas transmission tariffs to support operations. The company says the current tariff regime doesn't reflect rising costs - and that could have serious consequences.
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