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Ghana National Gas Company

Also known as: GNGC · Ghana National Gas Company Limited · Ghana National Gas Limited Company · Ghana Gas Processing Plant

Ghana National Gas Company — state-owned energy processor that supplies most fuel for thermal power generation and is expanding processing capacity amid recent operational disruptions.

2026-04-242026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas), Judith Adjobah Blay, has graduated with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Public Procurement Law and Policy from the University of Nottingham in England.

    Ghana Gas CEO Judith Adjobah Blay earns Master of Laws degree from University of Nottingham
  3. Daily Guide

    He noted that another sports facility being developed through support from Ghana Gas was nearing completion.

    Dr. Amoah Rejects Global InfoAnalytics Poll
  4. Joy Online

    On Friday, the delegation visited the Ghana Gas Processing Plant at Atuabo to acquaint itself with the operations of one of the country’s strategic energy infrastructure projects.

    Government delegation visits Western Nzema to support establishment of Jomoro College of Education
  5. Joy Online

    He disclosed that construction works on the AstroTurf project at the Ho Technical University (HTU), were currently being undertaken by Ghana Gas.

    Mahama to inspect Ho Sports Stadium during Volta working visit
  6. Joy Online

    The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has urged the government not to hand over the planned second Gas Processing Plant of the Ghana National Gas Company to a private entity, warning that such a move would weaken Ghana’s energy security, increase power production costs and

    Don’t hand Ghana Gas’ second processing plant to private operator – ASEC tells gov’t
  7. June 2026
  8. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas), Ms Judith Adjobah Blay, and her team on Tuesday, June 16, paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo.

    Ghana Gas pays courtesy call on NPA CEO
  9. Joy Online

    Inspecting the progress of work, the Ellembelle MP said the GH¢9 million project, funded from statutory royalties of Ghana National Gas Company Limited, would decongest traders, buyers, and commercial drivers along the Elubo-Agona Nkwanta highway.

    Esiama Market to become commercial hub of Ellembelle – Kofi Buah
  10. Joy Online

    ASEC added that it stands ready to work with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, GRIDCo, ECG, VRA, Ghana Gas, regulators and development partners to implement the reforms needed to build “a safer, more resilient, and future-ready power sector.”

    ASEC urges major reforms after Akosombo Substation fire investigation
  11. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company Limited (Ghana Gas), Judith Adjobah Blay, has highlighted Ghana’s expanding opportunities in the natural gas sector to international investors and industry stakeholders at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Canada.

    Ghana Gas CEO courts global investors at Energy Conference in Canada
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Chief of Ngalekyi in the Ellembelle District, Nana Morkeh Kpanyinli IV, said residents living near the Ghana Gas enclave continue to face harsh living conditions and declining fishing livelihoods.

    Women bear the heaviest burden after climate disasters – GreenFaith Africa

Friday 24 July

  1. Ghana Gas CEO earns Master of Laws from University of Nottingham

    Judith Adjobah Blay, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company, has graduated with a Master of Laws degree in Public Procurement Law and Policy from the University of Nottingham. The achievement was announced as reflecting her commitment to excellence and lifelong learning while leading a strategic energy institution.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. MP rejects Global InfoAnalytics survey ranking him low performer

    Dr. Stephen Amoah, MP for Nhyiaeso, has strongly rejected a Global InfoAnalytics survey conducted in June 2026 that ranked him among low-performing legislators, calling the assessment misleading and arguing that parliamentary contributions should be the core measure of an MP's performance.

    24 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 20 July

  1. Government delegation advances Jomoro College of Education establishment

    A high-level government delegation led by Professor George K.T. Oduro visited Western Nzema to engage stakeholders and assess opportunities for establishing the proposed Jomoro College of Education, aimed at expanding access to teacher education in the Jomoro Municipality.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Mahama visits Volta Region, to inspect Ho Sports Stadium

    President Mahama will undertake a two-day working visit to the Volta Region on Thursday and Friday as part of his "Accounting to the People Tour," during which he will inspect the Ho Sports Stadium on Thursday, July 17, at 1000 hours and interact with residents. The government intends to upgrade the Ho Sports Stadium to FIFA Category B-standard, and construction works on an AstroTurf project at Ho Technical University are underway by Ghana Gas.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. ASEC warns against privatising Ghana Gas' second processing plant

    The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre has urged the government not to hand over Ghana National Gas Company's planned second Gas Processing Plant to a private entity, warning that privatisation would weaken energy security, increase power production costs, and undermine national interests.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ghana Gas CEO meets NPA chief to strengthen sector partnerships

    The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Limited Company and her team met with the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority on Tuesday to explore collaboration and drive growth in Ghana's petroleum downstream sector, following an initial meeting in August last year.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Esiama market complex to serve as Ellembelle commercial hub

    Ghana's Minister of Lands and Natural Resources says the GH¢9 million Esiama market complex, funded from Ghana National Gas Company Limited royalties, will become Ellembelle District's commercial hub when completed in September 2026, decongesting traders and operators from the main highway and reducing traffic and accident risks. The project, about 80% complete, will include 76 stores, a car park, security post, and sheds.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. ASEC calls for infrastructure reforms after Akosombo Substation fire

    The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre has urged sweeping reforms in Ghana's electricity transmission infrastructure following an investigation into the Akosombo Substation fire, which was attributed to insulation failure caused by ageing infrastructure. ASEC called for strengthened maintenance practices, improved fire protection systems, and implementation of regular thermal imaging inspections across major substations.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana Gas CEO pitches natural gas opportunities to international investors

    At the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Ghana Gas CEO Judith Adjobah Blay highlighted the company's role in Ghana's energy security, noting it supplies about 84 percent of fuel used in thermal power generation and has achieved estimated annual fuel cost savings of US$1.3 billion. She also outlined Ghana Gas's participation in regional energy projects including the West African Gas Pipeline and the proposed African Atlantic Gas Pipeline.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Women bear heaviest burden after climate disasters in Ghana

    Women in vulnerable communities shoulder the greatest social and economic burden after climate disasters, according to GreenFaith Africa's executive director, who noted that women become the backbone of affected households and often lose critical documentation like birth certificates during displacement caused by floods and other climate shocks.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. State-owned enterprises' losses threaten Ghana's fiscal balance

    Persistent losses by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) pose a risk to Ghana's fiscal balance and debt sustainability following the IMF bailout, according to a corporate governance consultant. The article contextualizes Ghana's SOE sector from independence through economic crises of the 1980s–90s, which reduced government capacity to finance operations and worsened SOE performance.

    19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Sunday 17 May

  1. Requiem mass held for late Professor Kofi Blay, 86

    A requiem mass was held for the late Professor Kofi Blay, father of Ghana National Gas Company CEO Judith Adjoba Blay, who died after a short illness. His mortal remains were interred at Esiama Catholic Cemetery following the mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral, attended by high-profile personalities including ministers and former energy sector leaders.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Only 61 of 185 state entities met financial statement deadline

    As of May 1, only 61 out of 185 state-owned enterprises and specified entities submitted their 2025 financial statements to SIGA by the April 30 deadline, representing a 32% compliance rate. More than 100 entities had neither submitted statements nor provided reasons for delays.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Three IPOs in six months add GH¢11bn to GSE market

    The Ghana Stock Exchange is experiencing its most active period of primary equity issuance in nearly a decade, with three IPOs—First Atlantic Bank, ZEN Petroleum, and Kasapreko—set to add around GH¢10.88 billion to the exchange's total market capitalisation. The three listings together account for approximately 4 percent of the market cap.

    12 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 30 April

  1. MP calls for gas supply, transmission investment to solve power gaps

    A Member of Parliament on the Energy Committee has urged the government to make urgent coordinated investments in Ghana's gas supply chain and electricity transmission infrastructure, arguing that persistent sector weaknesses are driving recurring power challenges. He noted that thermal generation, which accounts for over 60% of power output, is constrained by gas shortages and that Ghana Gas alone cannot meet thermal generation needs, calling for prioritised funding for gas supply and long-term structural solutions rather than temporary fixes.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ghana Gas emergency shutdown prevented plant breakdown

    Ghana Gas shut down its Atuabo Gas Processing Plant after a critical control unit failed due to power fluctuations on April 14, causing the plant's control software to crash. Engineers switched the facility to manual mode and resumed operations after about six hours, with a second brief shutdown later required to install a replacement control unit and restore the software system.

    29 April 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Parliament's Energy Committee visits Ghana Gas amid plant disruptions

    Parliament's Energy and Petroleum Select Committee has visited the Ghana Gas processing plant to oversee operations and seek clarity on recent operational disruptions at the Atuabo facility that raised public concern over gas supply to power plants. The committee is conducting nationwide inspections of agencies under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition as part of its constitutional oversight mandate.

    28 April 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 24 April

  1. Ghana Gas increases throughput, announces third compressor expansion

    Ghana National Gas Company has raised gas processing volumes from 100 to 120 million standard cubic feet per day and secured authorization to procure a third compressor, expected to reduce plant shutdowns and strengthen transmission reliability over 18–24 months. The state-owned processor reported healthy profit growth despite currency volatility and tariff constraints.

    24 April 2026 · The Chronicle

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