The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has sanctioned a planned shutdown of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant from August 16 to 30, 2025, following a request by the Ghana National Gas Company Ltd. (Ghana Gas).
According to the Ministry, the temporary suspension of gas supply will facilitate “critical maintenance activities designed to enhance the plant’s operational efficiency and overall performance.” The works will include inspections, repairs, and upgrades to key equipment and systems measures the government says are crucial to “ensuring the continued safe and reliable operation of the plant.”
During the two-week maintenance period, Ghana Gas will halt gas supply, a move that could affect power generation if unmanaged. To avert this, the Ministry says it has worked with major power sector players to implement contingency measures, including “the strategic deployment of alternative fuel sources to ensure a stable and uninterrupted electricity supply across the country.”
Richmond Rockson, Spokesperson and Head of Communication at the Ministry, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reliability in the energy sector, noting that
“The Ministry reaffirms its unwavering commitment to maintaining reliable power supply at all times.we will keep the public informed by providing regular updates on the progress of the ongoing maintenance.”
The Atuabo Gas Processing Plant is a strategic asset in Ghana’s energy infrastructure, serving as a critical link in domestic gas processing for power generation and industrial use. The Ministry maintains that periodic maintenance of such facilities is essential to sustaining operational stability, reducing the risk of unplanned outages, and supporting long-term energy security.
