Second gas processing plant expected to save Ghana $1bn annually – Mahama

President John Mahama has announced that Ghana is projected to save up to $1 billion each year through the development of its second gas processing plant, known as GPP II. Situated at Anochi in the Western Region, this facility is set to decrease the nation's dependency on imported liquid fuels for electricity generation. During the 2026 Petroleum Commission Local Content Conference and Exhibition in the Western Region, Mahama revealed that construction of the project has begun, overseen by the Ministries of Energy and Green Transitions and Finance.

Mahama emphasized the significance of attracting the necessary upstream investments to ensure a dependable domestic gas supply in the future. He highlighted the need for Ghanaian companies and workers to play a larger role in the country's oil and gas sector. The president stressed that the success of the industry should be evaluated by the opportunities it provides for local businesses and the skills it offers to Ghanaian workers.

He questioned whether more local firms can secure and complete complex contracts and if young individuals in the Western Region can transition from education to skilled roles within the oil and gas industry. Mahama urged operators to provide qualified Ghanaian suppliers with advance notice of potential contracts and to integrate training and technology transfer into their working relationships.