Aboadze Thermal Plant Expected To Receive First Gas From Atuabo Gas Processing Plant Today


The Aboadze Thermal Plant will today receive its first gas from the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant. 

The 30 million standard cubic feet of gas can be used to generate 125 megawatts of power to shore up the country's energy needs. 

The 110-kilometre gas pipeline from Atuabo to
Aboadze has been packed with gas awaiting clearance from the Energy Commission and the Petroleum Commission to enable the valve connecting the plant to be opened. 

The Director in charge of Technical
Operations at the Ghana Gas Company, Dr. Ben Asante, told newsmen that the flow of gas to the Aboadze Plant is part of the pre-commissioning stage. 

According to him, the VRA has assessed the quality of the gas and given its approval as the type required for the thermal plant. 

He indicated that the 30 million standard cubic feet of gas will be increased to 60 million by next week. Dr Asante said the flow of gas to the Aboadze Thermal Plant is not yet the beginning of commercial gas flow and urged Ghanaians to remain calm while the processes are followed.

SOURCE: Daily Graphic