GHANA'S PLAN FOR A SECOND GAS PLANT: A REVIEW
Ghana is embarking on a significant expansion of its energy infrastructure with the construction of a second gas processing plant, known as Gas Processing Plant Train 2 (GPP Train 2). (Source: ghanagas.com ) This initiative aims to enhance the nation's energy security, stimulate economic growth, and position Ghana as a regional energy hub in West Africa. ( Ghana News Agency , The Business & Financial Times ) Project Overview The Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) has entered into a $700 million agreement with a consortium comprising Integrated Logistics Bureau Limited, Jonmoore International, Phoenix Park Limited, and the African Finance Corporation to construct GPP Train 2 at Atuabo in the Western Region. The plant is designed with an initial capacity of 150 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), expandable to 300 MMscfd, and is expected to be completed within 24 months .( Ghana News Agency ) GPP Train 2 will process raw natural gas from the Jubilee and TEN fields, s...