The Ghana National Gas Company has called on the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission to approve an upward adjustment in gas transmission tariffs to support maintenance and expansion of its operations.
Speaking during an inspection of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant on April 24, Chief Executive Officer Judith Adjobah Blay said the current tariff structure is inadequate to meet rising operational and investment costs.
Addressing members of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy, she noted that the facility—central to supplying gas for power generation in Aboadze and surrounding enclaves—requires continuous, high-cost maintenance to prevent disruptions.
Ms Blay warned that failure to adjust tariffs could undermine the reliability of the gas supply chain and increase the risk of power outages. She argued that a modest tariff increase would be preferable to potential system failures that could affect electricity generation and industrial activity.
She further emphasised that the financial stability of Ghana Gas is directly linked to the performance of the national energy system, cautioning that inadequate funding could hinder the company’s ability to meet its operational obligations.
The committee’s visit formed part of efforts to assess the plant’s performance and sector challenges. It is expected to engage the PURC and the Ministry of Energy on the proposed tariff adjustments, a decision likely to influence Ghana’s energy outlook in the coming years.
