Audio By Carbonatix The Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC) has scaled up its refurbishment capacity from about 6,000 cylinders to over 50,000, while seeking further government support to expand its operations. The Managing Director of GCMC, Abdul-Rahman Mankir, made this known in an interview with Joy News’ James Avedzi on Tuesday, April 21. He explained that the company’s progress forms part of a broader effort to reposition GCMC as a key player in Ghana’s energy and green transition agenda. Mr Mankir revealed that discussions with the Minister for Energy and Green Transition led to a commitment to support the revitalisation of the company. According to him, the Minister responded positively and set up an investment planning committee to explore funding options. “We engaged the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, that we want his support for the revitalisation of GCMC, and he heeded our request,” Mr Mankir said. The committee subsequently recommended a funding source, and, as announced in Parliament, US$6 million has been secured to support the retooling of GCMC. He stated that once the retooling is completed, the company’s production capacity is expected to increase from over 1,000 cylinders per day to 3,000 cylinders daily. Mr Mankir noted that GCMC is a strategic national asset and its expansion is critical to helping Ghana achieve its target of 50 per cent liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) penetration by 2030. Providing details of recent performance, he said that upon taking office in 2024, the company refurbished 6,700 cylinders. However, in 2025, GCMC has scaled up its output to over 57,000 cylinders. He explained that the refurbishment process ensures that cylinders in households are safe for use. Cylinders undergo various testing procedures to validate their safety before being returned into circulation. Mr Mankir added that cylinders which fail safety checks are permanently removed and recycled. “Those that are not good to go back to the system are scrapped and then taken to the steel mill as part of sustainability,” he noted. He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to safety and environmental responsibility, stressing that GCMC will continue to ensure that only safe and certified cylinders remain in use across Ghana. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: GCMC Government refurbishment DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Gov’t is afraid of accountability – Minority alleges scheme to weaken OSP Cylinder project still active—GCMC assures Energy committee urges finance ministry to expedite financial clearance for GCMC expansion NDC inherited a dysfunctional local government sector – Ahmed Ibrahim Ghana’s democracy under attack; free speech sacrificed under Mahama gov’t – Bawumia Bawumia urges NPP communicators to stand firm amid ‘rising intimidation’ claims Renal patients urge government to expand infrastructure and funding Medical Lab Scientists appeal to government for their own regulatory council Government releases funds to clear scholarship arrears for Ghanaian students in UK Publican AI: Traders suspend strike after talks with government Latest Stories Gov’t is afraid of accountability – Minority alleges scheme to weaken OSP8 minutes GCMC scales refurbishment capacity from 6K to 50K, seeks gov’t support for expansion10 minutes GAF collaborates with NACOC to strengthen personnel wellbeing with new mental health policy12 minutes OSP was not established to be independent of AG – Inusah Fuseini clarifies21 minutes Hudson-Odoi ruled out for rest of season after injury24 minutes The lean physician: Why Ghana’s best doctors are finally building on their own terms24 minutes Importers and exporters back GSA’s cap on container charges35 minutes OSP right to seek Supreme Court order to quash High Court’s decision – Tampuli Sulemana36 minutes Asiedu Nketia defends ‘One Man, One Position’ policy as a fairness measure37 minutes 10th Ghana CEO Summit and Expo launched to drive bold economic reforms41 minutes We were told authoritatively there were plans to poison me in prison – Tsatsu Tsikata alleges43 minutes Dr Bawumia confers with EU Ambassadors in Accra1 hour Cylinder project still active—GCMC assures1 hour “Give Me My Tithe and Let Me Go”: A Quiet Uprising in the House of Order1 hour Police rescue abducted girl from Agormanya; suspect arrested1 hour