Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas) has categorically dismissed reports alleging that its recent maintenance shutdown at the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant (GPP) was unsuccessful and that the facility remains offline.
In a statement signed by Head of Corporate Affairs, Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah, Ghana Gas labelled the allegations, which originated from a Facebook post by the NPP MP for Oforikrom, as false and misleading.
Ghana Gas clarified that the maintenance exercise was completed ahead of schedule, adhering strictly to international safety and operational standards. The company reported that the plant was restarted on August 27, 2025, and has since been supplying gas to major downstream consumers without interruption.
The maintenance shutdown, according to the company, involved essential tasks such as calibration of safety systems, an overhaul of the main transmission compressor, servicing of the heat medium system, and replacement of system fluids as recommended by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Unlike previous shutdowns, which have taken at least 14 days for restart, this year’s exercise achieved an impressive five-day turnaround, a feat Ghana Gas attributes to improved planning, efficiency, and technical expertise.
Both the Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Technical and Operations participated in the process and commended the technical team for their diligence, reaffirming the company’s commitment to energy security and operational excellence.
Ghana Gas assured stakeholders and the general public that the Atuabo GPP remains in optimal condition, providing a reliable gas supply to power producers and industries, thus safeguarding national energy stability.
The company also urged media outlets and commentators to verify information from official sources before publication, warning that unsubstantiated claims could mislead the public and cause unnecessary concern.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
