Energy Minister hails new gas pipeline, envisions boost for regional industries

Matthew Opoku Prempeh has expressed optimism that the newly commissioned 430-kilometre natural gas pipeline in the Ashanti Region will significantly boost industrialization in the area.

The pipeline, initiated by Genser Energy, aims to enhance Ghana’s power sector and provide affordable energy to support various regional industries.

He highlighted the strategic plan to extend the pipeline to Nyinanyini, ensuring a sustainable energy source for bauxite and refineries in the region.

The pipeline route also includes Nyinanyini, Kumasi, and back to Tema, providing a continuous supply of affordable energy to drive industrialization fuelled by gas.

Prempeh expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts that led to the inauguration of the gas pipeline, emphasizing the importance of energy infrastructure in driving economic development and industrialization.

“When I became the Minister of Energy, the plan was well laid to extend the pipeline from Prestea to, in fact, Nyinanyini to ensure that affordable energy is created for the bauxite and refineries that are going to creep up in Nyinanyini.

“In fact, the plan included a pipeline from Nyinanyini through Kumasi, through Kyebi and back to Tema to ensure that industrialization would be driven by cheap energy fuelled by gas