Persistent instability in natural gas supply could inflict serious damage on Ghana’s economy, Member of Parliament for Oforikrom Hon. Michael Kwasi Aidoo has cautioned.
Mr Aidoo pointed to repeated technical failures at Ghana Gas facilities, which force the country to switch to more expensive liquid fuels for electricity generation. This shift drives up costs across the energy sector.
“Supply problems create incentives for procuring liquid fuels,” he said. The higher expenses ultimately feed into broader economic pressures.
His remarks followed an emergency shutdown at the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant on 15 April 2026. The incident disrupted raw gas processing and triggered power supply shortfalls in several parts of the country, as announced by the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo).
Mr Aidoo has demanded a parliamentary inquiry into what he described as negligence by Ghana Gas. He argued that such breakdowns reveal deep vulnerabilities in the country’s energy infrastructure.
Ghana relies heavily on natural gas from fields including Jubilee and TEN to power a large share of its thermal plants. Reliable supply is essential for keeping generation costs in check and supporting industrial output, businesses and households.
When gas deliveries falter, operators turn to costlier alternatives. The result is elevated production expenses that can push electricity tariffs higher and erode competitiveness in energy-intensive sectors.
The Oforikrom MP urged authorities to tackle the underlying causes and introduce stronger preventive measures at Ghana Gas. He stressed the need for greater accountability to protect energy security.
Frequent disruptions not only raise immediate costs but also risk undermining investor confidence in Ghana’s power sector. The latest remarks by the lawmaker underscore how closely tied stable fuel supply is to the country’s broader economic performance. Ghana continues to balance the demands of energy reliability against the goal of affordable and sustainable power.
