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

• 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.