The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has unveiled plans to revamp the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC) in a bid to enhance its production capacity and overall efficiency.
At a high-level meeting chaired by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, discussions were held with the Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas) and Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) to explore a strategic partnership aimed at revitalizing GCMC’s operations.
Hon. Jinapor emphasized the company’s potential to contribute significantly to the local manufacturing sector and the government’s clean energy agenda. He highlighted the urgent need to reposition GCMC as a leading producer of high-quality LPG cylinders for both domestic and industrial use.
As part of the initiative, the Minister announced the establishment of a committee tasked with developing a comprehensive roadmap for cabinet approval. Once approved, a Joint Project Implementation Committee—comprising representatives from the Ministry of Energy, Ghana Gas, GCMC, and the Ministry of Finance—will oversee the execution of the revitalization plan.
The meeting was attended by key industry stakeholders, including Mr. Abdul-Rahman Mankir, Acting Managing Director of GCMC; Madam Judith Blay, Acting CEO of Ghana Gas; Dr. Robert Lartey, Deputy CEO of Ghana Gas; and Alhaj Farihan Alhassan, Managing Director of Ghana Commercial Bank. Officials from the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition were also present.
The Ministry reiterated its commitment to strengthening local manufacturing, ensuring energy security, and fostering sustainable industrial growth in Ghana.
