EPA enforces shutdown of Empire Cement over alleged air pollution breaches
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has moved to enforce the shutdown of Empire Cement Ghana Ltd over alleged air pollution breaches and violations of conditions attached to the company’s environmental permit.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Ghana has ordered the shutdown of Empire Cement Ghana Ltd. at Weija in the Greater Accra region due to alleged breaches of air pollution regulations and permit conditions. Public complaints about the company's operations prompted the EPA's investigation, which uncovered sustained emissions of visible particulate matter, gases, and other pollutants.
The EPA alleged that Empire Cement had failed to submit quarterly environmental monitoring returns, breach Condition 9.1 of its permit. The company was also found to have neglected key conditions related to the installation and maintenance of pollution control systems, which fell short of the Ghana Standard for Environment and Health Protection requirements (GS 1236:2019).
Furthermore, the existing pollution control systems and auxiliary equipment were deemed insufficient to reduce air pollution and meet permissible limits. To resume operations, Empire Cement must submit its quarterly environmental monitoring returns by October 1, 2026, install state-of-the-art air pollution control systems, and ensure existing systems are functioning properly to maintain emissions within permissible limits.
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