{
  "id": 15634082,
  "title": "Ghana Gas targets commercialisation of pentane by end of 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ghana-gas-targets-commercialisation-of-pentane-by-end-of-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T16:59:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-gas-targets-commercialisation-of-pentane-by-end-of-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana Gas, the national gas company of Ghana, is aiming to commercialize the pentane and isopentane recovered from its gas processing operations by the end of 2026. This move is anticipated to diminish gas flaring and generate additional income for the company. The CEO of Ghana Gas, Judith Adjobah Blay, revealed that comprehensive studies have been conducted to ascertain the quantities of these hydrocarbons, which have confirmed that their recovery and commercialization are economically feasible.\n\nDuring a recent media briefing for Ghana Gas, Blay explained that the project would necessitate deploying technology for gas capture, storage in tankers, and transportation to the Takoradi Port for export. She stated, \"We have done some studies. We have confirmed the quantities that are there and they are commercially good for us to even start working on it.\"\n\nThis initiative is part of Ghana Gas's broader commitment to mitigate the environmental impact of its operations and to create new revenue streams from gases traditionally flared. Currently, some gas is flared at the company's Atuabo processing facility within permitted limits. However, Blay emphasized the company's dedication to reducing this practice by finding commercial uses for the gases. \"As a company, we care about the environment. We don’t want to see that gas flaring. So we want to commercialise it. So two things will happen. We will save the environment, and then we will also bring in some revenue,\" she added.\n\nGhana Gas intends to collaborate with bulk distribution companies (BDCs) to purchase the recovered gases and assist in their transportation to the port for export. The initiative is projected to enhance the value of Ghana’s oil and gas resources while simultaneously lowering the emissions that arise from gas processing operations that are not utilized.",
  "summary": "The Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas) is targeting the commercialisation of pentane and isopentane recovered from its gas processing operations by the end of 2026, in a move expected to reduce gas flaring and generate additional revenue. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Judith Adjobah Blay, says studies have been completed to determine the available […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}