Judith Ajoba Blay, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Ghana National Gas Company, has revealed plans for ambitious infrastructure expansion and a major increase in gas processing capacity with the goal of bolstering Ghana’s energy security and fostering industrial growth.
Speaking at a government event in Accra that was attended by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and President John Dramani Mahama, Ms Blay claimed that during her one-year tenure, the company had increased the operational capacity of its Gas Processing Plant (GPP) from an average of 100 million standard cubic feet (MMScf) per day to 120 MMScf.
She credited enhanced operational discipline, teamwork, and a renewed emphasis on accountability for the improvements.
She stated that the continuous gas supply had been maintained during the evaluation period, adding, “Our mandate is delivering measurable results and meaningful impact.”
During the company’s scheduled maintenance shutdown in 2025, the CEO also highlighted a significant operational milestone: the factory returned to operations in 10 days, four days ahead of schedule, which reduced costs and increased efficiency.
“This achievement was delivered at a comparatively reduced cost in line with our objective of cost optimisation,” she stated.
One of the first things Ms. Blay did after taking office almost a year ago, according to her, was to carry out a thorough operational evaluation in order to evaluate the company’s strengths and pinpoint systemic inefficiencies.
The majority of operational concerns were viewed as essential, which resulted in reactive decision-making and inefficiency, according to what she called a “culture of false urgency.”
“Recognising that this was a cultural issue rather than an operational one, we introduced structured planning, prioritisation, and accountability,” she stated.
The reforms, she continued, had steadied operations and set up the business for future expansion.
Ms. Blay stated that Ghana Gas was now in line with the government’s larger energy plan to develop gas infrastructure across the country as operational stability had been attained.
The building of the Takoradi–Tema gas pipeline, the installation of a third gas compressor, and the creation of a second gas processing plant (GPP II) are among the major projects scheduled.
“These are generational investments that will anchor Ghana’s long-term development, boost industrial growth, and strengthen energy security,” she said.
The initiatives are anticipated to lessen Ghana’s reliance on more costly alternative fuels by improving the reliability of the gas supply to industry and power plants.
Ms. Blay underlined the need of working with the media, saying that it is crucial to fostering public confidence and guaranteeing truthful coverage of developments in the energy industry.
She stated that in order to improve journalists’ comprehension of gas operations, Ghana Gas has sponsored media development through specialist training programs, academic scholarships, and frequent stakeholder engagements.
“Our objective is to equip the media with the knowledge and access necessary to report accurately and responsibly,” she stated, urging reporters to constructively criticise the business.
Ms. Blay also emphasised the value of women in leadership roles in fields like energy that have historically been dominated by males, pointing out that leadership and competency are not gender-specific.
She mentioned the creation of an internal women’s program called “Gas Ladies,” which aims to empower and mentor more women in the company.
Her comments were a component of a larger government communication campaign aimed at showcasing leadership and bolstering public trust in domestic institutions.
Ghana Gas’s operational effectiveness is essential to the nation’s energy stability and economic development since it processes and supplies natural gas to power plants and industry.
Source: newsthemegh.com