The Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas) has dismissed reports suggesting that its planned maintenance shutdown at the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant (GPP) was unsuccessful and that the facility remains offline.

In a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Affairs, Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah, the company described the claims, which originated from a Facebook post by the NPP MP for Oforikrom, as false and misleading.

According to Ghana Gas, the maintenance exercise was successfully completed ahead of schedule and in strict compliance with international safety and operational standards.

The plant, the statement noted, was restarted on August 27, 2025, and has since been delivering gas to major downstream consumers.

The company highlighted that the shutdown involved critical works, including the calibration of safety systems, overhaul of the main transmission compressor, servicing of the heat medium system, and replacement of system fluids as recommended by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

While previous plant restarts after major shutdowns have taken at least 14 days, this year’s exercise achieved a five-day restart, which Ghana Gas described as a testament to improved planning, efficiency, and technical excellence.

The Chief Executive Officer and the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Technical and Operations personally joined the technical team during the process and commended their efforts, reaffirming Ghana Gas’ commitment to energy security and operational excellence.

The company assured stakeholders and the general public that the Atuabo GPP remains in optimal condition and continues to provide a reliable gas supply to power producers and industries, safeguarding national energy stability.

Ghana Gas further urged media outlets and commentators to verify information from official sources before publication, warning that unverified claims could mislead the public and cause unnecessary anxiety.