Ghana has commissioned its first-ever Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility, marking a major milestone in the country’s energy transition and efforts to expand access to cleaner and more affordable energy.
The $15 million facility, located at the Kpone Industrial Area, is owned by Tetracore Gas Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of Nigeria-based Tetracore Energy Limited.
It has an initial processing capacity of 5.1 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMSCFD) and is designed to support industrial and commercial gas users.
The facility was officially commissioned by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, who described the project as a decisive step toward reducing Ghana’s dependence on expensive liquid fuels while improving energy reliability, supporting industrial growth and creating jobs.
He reaffirmed Government’s commitment to expanding gas supply and strengthening energy infrastructure in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s Gas-to-Power Policy.
Dr. Jinapor commended Tetracore Gas Ghana Limited for its investment and vision, noting that the project aligns with Ghana’s broader clean energy and green transition agenda.
The commissioning ceremony attracted high-level participation from Ghana and Nigeria, underscoring strong cross-border collaboration in the energy sector.
According to Tetracore Energy Group, the CNG facility represents a significant advancement in Ghana’s energy landscape by providing cleaner, more reliable and cost-effective gas solutions while supporting sustainable development objectives.
The company said the project reflects its long-term strategy to become Africa’s preferred energy solutions provider.
Tetracore confirmed that the facility is scalable and that plans are underway to expand its processing capacity to 10 MMSCFD in the coming months.
The Group added that the Ghana project will serve as a platform for further expansion into other African markets, reinforcing its long-term investment in the continent’s energy sector.
