As part of the 2024 edition of The Gas Challenge, Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas) organized an educational field trip for contestants and coaches from all twelve (12) tertiary institutions that participated in the competition.
Participating institutions included; University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Tamale Technical University (TaTU), Ho Technical University (HTU),@All Nations University , Regional Maritime University (RMU), Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU), University of Ghana , @University of Cape Coast (UCC), Takoradi Technical University, University of Mines and Technology – UMaT
The field trip exposed participants to the core operations of Ghana Gas, offering hands-on experiences at key facilities including the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant (GPP), the Sekondi Regulating and Metering Station (SRMS), and the Takoradi Distribution Station (TDS).
This initiative aimed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and industrial application by giving students and coaches firsthand insight into the natural gas value chain.
In his welcome remarks, Mr. Richard Ernest Kirk Mensah, Head of Corporate Affairs, emphasized the importance of equipping students with critical thinking abilities to promote creativity and enable them develop innovative solutions for the advancement of the nation.
A notable highlight of the visit was a mentoring session led by Ing. Nana Kojo Yankah, Plant Manager, and Ms. Ernestina Mansah Kamasah, Assistant Manager for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE). The session focused on equipping participants with essential soft skills and practical insights to better prepare them for future roles as young professionals within the corporate environment.
The 2024 Gas Challenge marked the fifth edition of the competition and featured two forms: The Innovation Presentation and the Traditional Quiz contest.
At the end of the 2024 competition, KNUST emerged the ultimate winner with UMaT and UCC coming in as 1st and 2nd runners up respectively. Takoradi Technical University was also awarded for presenting the Most Innovative Project.
