Tetracore Energy Group Limited has commissioned Ghana’s first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) virtual pipeline facility, marking a new phase in gas infrastructure development and strengthening energy cooperation between Nigeria and Ghana.
The facility, developed through Tetracore’s subsidiary, Tetracore Gas Ghana Limited (TGG), is located in the Tema Industrial Area. The commissioning ceremony was held in the presence of the President of the Republic of Ghana, President John Dramani Mahama, who was represented by the Minister of Energy and Renewable Energy, Honourable John Abdulai Jinapor.
Also in attendance were senior government officials, industry stakeholders, financiers, ambassadors, community leaders, the Managing Directors of Nigeria Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) and Ghana National Gas Company (GACN), members of the Tetracore Energy Group Board, and other invited guests.
The project, valued at $15 million, introduces a gas virtual pipeline network designed to supply natural gas to users not connected to conventional pipelines. It is intended to serve industrial, commercial, and transportation users across Ghana.
Tetracore Energy Group is a registered shipper on the West Africa Gas Pipeline (WAGP) and has completed the required processes to commence gas supply across the sub-region. The company has also entered into a joint venture agreement with NNPC Gas Marketing Limited to support gas distribution across West Africa.
At the centre of the project is a 5.1 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) CNG Mother Station, supported by a 10 MMSCFD Pressure Regulation and Metering Station (PRMS). The facility includes compression skids equipped with safety systems, gas-fired trucks for distribution, and a 2.5-kilometre pipeline network designed to support long-term operations.
The virtual pipeline allows compressed gas to be transported by trucks to industrial clusters, commercial centres, and remote customers, reducing reliance on liquid fuels and pipeline constraints.
Tetracore announced that the facility will be expanded to 10 MMSCFD within the next nine months in response to growing demand and Ghana’s industrial expansion. The expansion is expected to double supply capacity and strengthen gas availability across the country.
The Tema facility is projected to deliver carbon savings of about 1,347 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide per day. At full operation, the plant can refuel up to 30 trucks daily, supporting gas use in logistics and industrial transport.
Speaking at the event, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tetracore Energy Group, Dr Olakunle Williams, said the project reflects the role of regional collaboration in Africa’s energy development.
“This facility is more than an infrastructure; it is a platform for progress. It demonstrates how African expertise, partnerships, and innovation can deliver world-class energy solutions that are cleaner, safer, and economically beneficial to our people,” he said.
The plant was designed with global original equipment manufacturers and engineering partners. It includes gas detection systems, pressure control mechanisms, and emergency shutdown processes that comply with national and international safety requirements.
Tetracore stated that local participation was a core part of the project. Ghanaian professionals, contractors, and suppliers were involved throughout the development process. The company said this approach supports skills development, employment, and economic participation within host communities.
According to Tetracore, the broader CNG programme is expected to create between 500 and 600 direct and indirect jobs across Ghana over the coming years.
The project also highlights growing energy cooperation between Nigeria and Ghana, with Nigerian technical input and investment contributing to delivery. Industry stakeholders at the event noted that the project demonstrates how regional partnerships can support gas development and energy access across West Africa.
In a statement delivered on behalf of the President, Honourable John Abdulai Jinapor said:
“This facility marks a major step in Ghana’s transition to cleaner, more affordable energy. It strengthens our industrial competitiveness, enhances energy security, and reflects the power of strong public–private partnerships in driving sustainable national development.”
Tetracore Energy Group has expanded its gas operations in Nigeria over the past two years. The company operates a 45 million standard cubic feet per day gas distribution city gate at Utesi Industrial Park in Edo State, supplying gas to more than 45 industrial customers.
The Group also operates a CNG mother station and an Auto-CNG facility at the Dangote Cement Plant in Ibese, Ogun State, where it refuels up to 100 trucks daily. Both facilities were delivered within six months.
With the commissioning of the Tema CNG facility, Tetracore Energy Group continues its regional gas expansion strategy, positioning compressed natural gas as a practical energy option for industry and transport across West Africa.
