The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abu Jinapor, has announced that the government has mobilised six million dollars to support the revamping of the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited (GCMC).
He explained that the amount forms part of the eight million dollars required to fully retool the company and enable it to resume large-scale production of gas cylinders for the domestic market.
Contributing to a statement by the Member of Parliament for Tano South, Charles Asiedu, in Parliament on Thursday, the Minister said the government remained committed to strengthening local manufacturing capacity in the energy sector.
Mr Jinapor noted that once the company was fully retooled and operational, the government would impose a ban on the importation of foreign gas cylinders to protect the local industry and ensure adherence to safety standards.
He emphasized that the revamping of GCMC is not only about industrial growth but also about job creation, as the company has the potential to employ hundreds of Ghanaians across its production chain.
The Minister said the initiative aligns with the government’s broader energy transition agenda, which seeks to promote cleaner energy solutions while supporting indigenous enterprises.
He further noted that reliance on imported cylinders had exposed the country to quality and safety risks, adding that local production would guarantee compliance with Ghana’s regulatory standards.
In his statement, Mr Asiedu stressed the need for the urgent revival of GCMC to strengthen confidence in Ghana’s industrialisation drive and reduce the foreign exchange pressures associated with imports.
Members of Parliament from both sides of the House welcomed the announcement, describing it as a step toward greater self-reliance in energy-related manufacturing and a boost to the government’s green transition policy.
