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Ghana Bets on Gas Plant to Cut $600 Million Fuel Bill, Ease Power Woes

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  • New gas processing plant expected to cut $600m in fuel spending
  • Move marks key shift in Ghana’s drive toward energy self-sufficiency

Accra, Ghana – Ghana is accelerating plans to reduce its $1.2 billion annual fuel import bill by constructing a second gas processing plant, a move Energy Minister Abu Jinapor says will help curb power outages and strengthen energy security.

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