Ghana Gas deepens media relations with strategic training and soiree in Accra
Ghana Gas deepens media relations with strategic training and soiree in Accra
Ghana Gas empowers journalists through strategic media training in Accra
Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with the media through strategic training and engagement aimed at improving public understanding of the country’s gas industry and promoting responsible energy reporting.
The initiative, held at Alisa Hotel in Accra on Saturday, October 17, 2026, brought together journalists from across the country and officials of Ghana Gas for a day of training, knowledge-sharing and networking under the theme, “Powering Ghana’s Energy Future.”
The programme featured presentations on Ghana Gas’ operations, environmental sustainability, operational safety, financial management, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the evolving demands of modern journalism.
Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gas, Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay, described the engagement as part of the company’s deliberate effort to build a lasting relationship with the media and promote a shared responsibility for disseminating accurate information about the energy sector.
She said the company considered the media an important partner in communicating its activities, achievements, challenges and strategic plans to the public.
“We are friends of the media, and we take that literally,” she said, stressing that the relationship went beyond formal engagements to include continuous learning, mutual understanding and social interaction.
Blay calls for stronger media collaboration
Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay explained that the engagement was designed to achieve two main objectives: update journalists on the company’s operations and future plans, and provide an opportunity for the company to receive feedback on how it could improve its relationship with the media.
She expressed the hope that Ghana Gas would organise the programme twice a year in subsequent years to ensure more frequent interaction with journalists.
According to her, regular engagement would help journalists obtain accurate information directly from the company, clarify issues before publication and improve the quality of energy-related reporting.
She encouraged journalists to contact Ghana Gas whenever they required clarification on issues concerning its operations, adding that the company’s doors would remain open to media practitioners.
Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay also urged the media to follow up on commitments and project timelines announced by the company to promote transparency and accountability.
Ghana Gas outlines expansion and operational efficiency plans
Providing an overview of the company’s operations, Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay said Ghana Gas processes and transmits natural gas for power generation and industrial use, making it an important contributor to the country’s energy supply and economic development.
She explained that the company’s operations involved receiving gas from upstream producers, processing it at the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant and transmitting it through a network of pipelines to power plants and industrial customers.
She said the company had improved its operational efficiency, increasing gas processing from approximately 100 million standard cubic feet per day to about 130 million standard cubic feet per day.
According to her, the improvement had strengthened the company’s capacity to process more gas and support electricity generation, helping to reduce dependence on expensive liquid fuels.
Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay said Ghana Gas was also pursuing expansion projects to strengthen the reliability of its infrastructure and accommodate increasing demand for gas.
One of the major initiatives is the planned acquisition of a third compressor, which she said was approaching the end of the procurement process.
The compressor is expected to provide additional capacity and improve operational flexibility, allowing maintenance to be undertaken on existing equipment with less risk of disrupting gas supply.
She explained that such redundancy was essential to maintaining a reliable gas supply for power generation and industrial activities.
New 278-kilometre pipeline expected to strengthen gas transmission
Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay also announced plans for a proposed 278-kilometre, 20-inch high-pressure pipeline to transport gas from the western part of the country towards Tema and other industrial areas in the east.
She said Ghana Gas was targeting an investment decision by the end of 2026, subject to the necessary processes and approvals.
Currently, gas transportation from the west to the east relies partly on the West African Gas Pipeline Company’s infrastructure and reverse-flow arrangements.
According to her, developing an additional domestic pipeline would strengthen Ghana’s control over its gas transmission infrastructure and potentially reduce transportation costs.
She added that the proposed onshore pipeline would traverse the Western, Central, Eastern and Greater Accra regions, creating opportunities for employment, industrial development and the expansion of businesses along its route.
The pipeline could also facilitate the supply of gas to factories and other industrial establishments through smaller connecting pipelines.
Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay, however, noted that the project’s broader benefits would depend partly on the availability of sufficient raw gas from upstream producers.
Ghana Gas highlights environmental sustainability initiatives
On environmental sustainability, Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay said the company had established an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) department to strengthen its approach to environmental protection and responsible operations.
She said Ghana Gas was exploring ways to commercialise pentane and isopentane associated with its operations to reduce gas flaring while generating additional revenue.
According to her, studies had been conducted to establish the quantities available and determine the commercial viability of the initiative.
She explained that commercialising the gas would support the company’s environmental objectives while contributing to the broader green transition agenda.
Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay also highlighted the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, particularly those aimed at improving livelihoods in communities affected by its operations.
She cited the launch of an Eco Brigade initiative in the Ellembelle area, which is expected to provide livelihood opportunities for 250 people, approximately 90 per cent of whom are women.
The initiative is intended to support beach-cleaning activities along the coast while creating employment for participating community members.
She further announced plans for a livelihood enhancement programme focused on greenhouse vegetable farming to encourage entrepreneurship among young people in the Western Region.
The initiative is expected to be piloted in Ellembelle and another location in the Sekondi area before possible expansion to other parts of the region.
Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay said the company remained committed to supporting education, healthcare, scholarships and other community development programmes.
She, however, explained that public procurement requirements and approval procedures could delay the implementation of some projects, despite the availability of budgetary provisions.
She urged stakeholders to understand the regulatory processes governing public institutions while encouraging continued accountability and efficiency.
Kally urges journalists to educate public on pipeline safety
General Manager in charge of Engineering and Maintenance at Ghana Gas, Maxwell Kwame Kally, urged journalists to educate the public on the importance of protecting gas infrastructure, particularly transmission and gathering pipelines, from damage caused by human activities.
He stressed that safety remained central to the company’s operations and required cooperation among the company, the media, communities and other stakeholders.
During a presentation on the Ghana Gas value chain, Mr Kally explained the different stages of the natural gas industry, from upstream exploration and production to midstream processing and transmission, and downstream utilisation.
He discussed upstream activities, including offshore fields, floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) facilities, risers and pipeline end termination equipment (PLET).
He also outlined the midstream operations involving the gas processing plant and the Takoradi Distribution Station (TDS), which supports the transportation and distribution of gas to customers.
On the downstream side, he highlighted the use of natural gas in power generation, industrial activities and other applications, including the production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Mr Kally noted that Ghana Gas supplied gas to industrial customers, including tile manufacturing companies such as Twyford, underscoring the importance of reliable gas infrastructure to industrial growth.
He further disclosed that the company was developing its own gas pipeline infrastructure across four regions of Ghana, with completion expected within two years.
The project, he said, would provide additional transmission capacity and serve as a backup to existing infrastructure, including pipelines operated by the West African Gas Pipeline Company.
He called on journalists to help raise public awareness about pipeline safety and discourage activities that could endanger gas infrastructure and disrupt energy supply.
Ghana Gas strengthens commitment to environmental protection
Principal Manager in charge of Health, Safety and Environment at Ghana Gas, Jaasu Yahaya, outlined the company’s environmental management practices and commitment to safer and cleaner operations.
Speaking on the topic, “Beyond the Plant: Ghana Gas’ Commitment to a Cleaner and Safer Environment,” Mr Yahaya explained that the company was established following Ghana’s discovery of oil to utilise associated gas resources and support the country’s energy needs.
He said Ghana Gas conducted environmental impact assessments before undertaking relevant activities and carried out periodic monitoring to assess the environmental implications of its operations.
He added that the company also engaged the Environmental Protection Authority to facilitate independent third-party monitoring and verification of environmental data.
Mr Yahaya discussed resource conservation, gas and vapour emissions management, flaring controls, fugitive emissions, waste disposal and operational safety.
He also addressed community safety and the different layers of protection employed to minimise risks associated with gas processing and transmission.
According to figures presented at the training, estimated greenhouse gas emissions for 2026 to date stood at 14,893.67 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) for Scope 1 emissions and 690.93 tonnes of CO₂e for Scope 2 emissions.
Scope 1 emissions generally arise directly from a company’s operations, while Scope 2 emissions are associated with the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating or cooling consumed by the organisation.
Mr Yahaya further highlighted sustainability initiatives, including tree planting, as part of efforts to promote environmental responsibility.
He emphasised the need for continuous monitoring, effective waste management and adherence to environmental standards to ensure that gas operations did not compromise the well-being of surrounding communities.
Cudjoe explains gas tariffs and payment challenges
Senior Commercial Manager at Ghana Gas, Sylvester Cudjoe, addressed the financial and commercial arrangements underpinning the country’s gas supply chain.
His presentation focused on the Cash Waterfall Mechanism, downstream payment challenges, gas tariffs and the factors affecting revenue recovery within the sector.
He explained issues relating to tariffs set by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), including mid-year tariff orders and quarterly reviews.
Mr Cudjoe also discussed the weighted average cost of delivered gas and the challenges that arise when revenue collected through the existing arrangements is insufficient to cover the cost of supplying gas.
The presentation provided journalists with insight into the commercial relationships among gas suppliers, transmission operators, power producers and other participants in the energy value chain.
The session was intended to deepen media understanding of the financial considerations influencing the sustainability of gas supply and the broader energy sector.
Ghana Gas advocates evidence-based corporate social responsibility
Head of Community Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility at Ghana Gas, Alfred N.C. Ogbamey, called for a more structured and measurable approach to corporate social responsibility.
He argued that CSR should move beyond goodwill-driven activities towards a governed portfolio of social and environmental investments that respond to evidence, promote equity and demonstrate measurable impact.
Mr Ogbamey explained the company’s CSR policy, including its vision, mission, objectives, strategic outcomes and integrated framework.
He highlighted the importance of aligning CSR initiatives with the needs of communities affected by company operations while ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of resources.
According to him, a credible CSR portfolio should be shaped by the communities it serves, be transparently accounted for by the company and be sustainable through the involvement of local institutions.
His presentation underscored the need for companies to assess the long-term effects of their social interventions rather than focus solely on the number of projects undertaken.
The approach, he suggested, would help ensure that CSR investments deliver meaningful benefits and contribute to sustainable community development.
Amoo-Yankey highlights communication, emotional intelligence and AI
Communication expert Percy Amoo-Yankey challenged journalists to adapt to the changing demands of modern communication by strengthening their professional skills and embracing emerging technologies.
Speaking on the topic, “The Modern Media Professional: Mastering Effective Communication, Emotional Intelligence and AI for Modern Communication,” he identified communication intelligence, emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence (AI) as three important pillars of effective communication.
He explained that communication intelligence enables professionals to convey information clearly and appropriately to different audiences, while emotional intelligence helps them understand and manage emotions in professional interactions.
Artificial intelligence, he noted, offers opportunities to improve communication processes and enhance productivity in the modern media environment.
The presentation highlighted the need for journalists to combine technological competence with sound professional judgement and effective interpersonal communication.
The session formed part of Ghana Gas’ broader effort to equip media practitioners with relevant knowledge and skills to improve their work in an increasingly complex information environment.
Ghana Gas commits to sustained engagement with the media
In her closing remarks, Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay reiterated the company’s commitment to maintaining an open and constructive relationship with journalists.
She encouraged media practitioners to seek clarification directly from Ghana Gas when preparing stories about its operations and to report on the company’s activities accurately and responsibly.
She also expressed the company’s willingness to explore further training opportunities and facilitate media participation in relevant industry engagements and conferences.
Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay said the relationship should be mutually beneficial, with Ghana Gas providing timely and accurate information while journalists help the public understand developments in the energy sector.
She described the gathering as an opportunity for both parties to learn from one another, strengthen professional relationships and share in a relaxed social atmosphere.
The event concluded with a call for continued collaboration between Ghana Gas and the media to promote public understanding of the country’s gas industry, encourage accountability and support Ghana’s broader energy and industrial development objectives.
