The Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC) has sounded the alarm over the safety of gas cylinders in circulation, revealing that nearly 30 percent of cylinders submitted for refurbishment under the Cylinder Recirculation Model are deemed unfit for use. This revelation has heightened concerns about the safety standards of gas cylinder distribution and usage nationwide.
Managing Director of GCMC, Abdul-Rahman Mankir, disclosed during a recent visit by Parliament’s Energy Committee to the company’s facility. He stressed the urgent need for the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to speed up the full nationwide implementation of the Cylinder Recirculation Model, a policy designed to enhance safety in the distribution and use of gas cylinders.
The visit by the Energy Committee also brought to light several operational challenges facing GCMC. Committee members expressed worry over persistent delays in obtaining financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance, a situation that has hampered the company’s activities.
Emmanuel Bedzrah, Chairman of the Committee and Member of Parliament for Ho West, assured that the Committee would formally engage the Finance Ministry to fast-track the necessary approvals to support GCMC’s operations. Supporting this call, the Committee’s Ranking Member, George Kwame Aboagye, urged for increased government backing for the company. He highlighted that a stronger GCMC would not only improve safety in the LPG sector but also create more employment opportunities for Ghanaians.
The Cylinder Recirculation Model remains a pivotal policy aimed at improving safety in the handling and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) nationwide, and stakeholders are urging swift action to ensure its successful implementation.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com