{"id":217371,"date":"2024-09-13T15:13:20","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T15:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/13\/energy-expert-warns-ghanas-oil-production-could-cease-by-2044\/"},"modified":"2024-09-13T15:13:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T15:13:20","slug":"energy-expert-warns-ghanas-oil-production-could-cease-by-2044","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/13\/energy-expert-warns-ghanas-oil-production-could-cease-by-2044\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Expert Warns Ghana&#8217;s Oil Production Could Cease By 2044"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-io-article-url=\"https:\/\/yen.com.gh\/business-economy\/energy\/266688-energy-expert-warns-ghanas-oil-production-cease-by-2044\/\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The co-chair of the Ghana Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) says Ghana&#8217;s oil fields could run dry by 2044<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr Steve Manteaw said the country is already facing a decline in oil production, and this is affecting the sector&#8217;s attractiveness to investors<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>He also blamed successive governments&#8217; lack of action and investment in the sector for why investors are moving to neighbouring countries<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Dr Steve Manteaw, the co-chair of the Ghana Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (GHEITI), has raised concerns about the future of Ghana\u2019s oil industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">According to him, the dwindling number of investors in the sector could have devastating effects in the near future.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture class=\"article-image__wrapper\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/720\/69922e8b5f0da578.webp?v=1 720w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560\/69922e8b5f0da578.webp?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360\/69922e8b5f0da578.webp?v=1 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) calc(100vw - 2 * 13px), (max-width: 1400px) calc((100vw - 2 * 20px - 2 * 20px) \/ 2), 800px\"><img class=\"article-image__picture\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/1120\/69922e8b5f0da578.jpeg?v=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/720\/69922e8b5f0da578.jpeg?v=1 720w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560\/69922e8b5f0da578.jpeg?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360\/69922e8b5f0da578.jpeg?v=1 360w\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" alt=\"An energy expert has warned that Ghana's oil production could cease by 2044\" title=\"An energy expert has warned that Ghana's oil production could cease by 2044\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) calc(100vw - 2 * 13px), (max-width: 1400px) calc((100vw - 2 * 20px - 2 * 20px) \/ 2), 800px\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><button class=\"article-image__button\" title=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000000\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"><line x1=\"22\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"9\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"2\" y2=\"22\"\/><polyline points=\"16 2 22 2 22 8\"\/><polyline points=\"8 22 2 22 2 16\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-image__caption\">Dr Steve Manteaw says Ghana&#8217;s Jubilee Fields could run dry by 2044.<br \/>Source: Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Speaking at the GHEITI 2021\/2022 report launch in Accra on Friday, September 13, 2024, he said the country\u2019s production could zero by 2044.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post__read-also c-article-read-also\"><picture class=\"c-article-read-also__image\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/7a4ed20b4dfdaa28.jpeg?v=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560x315\/7a4ed20b4dfdaa28.webp?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/7a4ed20b4dfdaa28.webp?v=1 360w\" sizes=\"256px\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/7a4ed20b4dfdaa28.jpeg?v=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560x315\/7a4ed20b4dfdaa28.jpeg?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/7a4ed20b4dfdaa28.jpeg?v=1 360w\" sizes=\"256px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/source><\/picture>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__caption\">Read also<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-wrapper\"><span class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-hover-inner\">Bawumia promises to reduce electricity tariffs by 50%, explains how<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"align-left\">His projection was based on the estimated lifespan of the Jubilee Fields, which was set at 25 to 30 years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">He explained that the recent decline in oil production has made it challenging to bring new projects on-stream, and if the country cannot add to its reserves, production will cease in 15 or 20 years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">He blamed the government for not designing policies that would attract investors into the oil and gas sector and failing to invest in the exploration of the commodity over the years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Dr Manteaw said the Ghanaian government&#8217;s lack of action has sent wrong signals to potential investors.<\/p>\n<h2>Akufo-Addo commissions Sentuo Oil Refinery<\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\">While warning bells ring about the country\u2019s oil production, President Nana Akufo-Addo has commissioned a $2 billion oil refinery, Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited, at Tema. <\/p>\n<div class=\"post__read-also c-article-read-also\"><picture class=\"c-article-read-also__image\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/89df74ca094ce5cd.jpeg?v=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560x315\/89df74ca094ce5cd.webp?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/89df74ca094ce5cd.webp?v=1 360w\" sizes=\"256px\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/89df74ca094ce5cd.jpeg?v=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560x315\/89df74ca094ce5cd.jpeg?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/89df74ca094ce5cd.jpeg?v=1 360w\" sizes=\"256px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/source><\/picture>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__caption\">Read also<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-wrapper\"><span class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-hover-inner\">Small-scale miners task force seize and destroy galamsey equipment on Mankraso River<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"align-left\">The refinery is on 100 acres of land and falls under the One District, One Factory (1D1F) policy. <\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">It has the backing of the Chinese government and was conceived from the Chinese government\u2019s Belt and Road Development Strategy for the oil and gas industry in China and Africa. <\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">The new refinery could refine five million barrels of oil annually. <\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">It will produce petrol, aviation kerosene, diesel, asphalt and lubricating base oil. The project&#8217;s first phase will pump out 40,000 barrels of refined products per day. <\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">It is expected to ramp up to 100,000 barrels daily when the second phase is completed in 2025.<\/p>\n<h2>Presidential candidate promises to domesticate oil production<\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\"><strong>YEN.com.gh<\/strong> reported that the Alternative Force for Action (AFA), led by Independent presidential aspirant Dr Sam Ankrah, says it will domesticate oil production in the country as part of a comprehensive and radical strategy to revitalise the economy if he becomes president. <\/p>\n<div class=\"post__read-also c-article-read-also\"><picture class=\"c-article-read-also__image\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/76a3813d1099f48a.jpeg?v=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560x315\/76a3813d1099f48a.webp?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/76a3813d1099f48a.webp?v=1 360w\" sizes=\"256px\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/76a3813d1099f48a.jpeg?v=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560x315\/76a3813d1099f48a.jpeg?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/76a3813d1099f48a.jpeg?v=1 360w\" sizes=\"256px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/source><\/picture>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__caption\">Read also<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-wrapper\"><span class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-hover-inner\">\u201cVery draconian measure\u201d: Lands minister downplays need for galamsey state of emergency<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Dr Sam Ankrah stated that radical and transformative policies must be implemented immediately to holistically address the country&#8217;s economic challenges and avert societal collapse. <\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">The independent presidential aspirant believes that pushing for refining all the crude oil produced within the country would address many of the country&#8217;s challenges, including Cedi\u2019s rapid depreciation and high unemployment rates. <\/p>\n<p>Source: YEN.com.gh<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\n    !function (f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        if (f.fbq) {\n            return;\n        }\n        n = f.fbq = function () {\n            n.callMethod ?\n                n.callMethod.apply(n, arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments);\n        };\n        if (!f._fbq) {\n            f._fbq = n;\n        }\n        n.push = n;\n        n.loaded = !0;\n        n.version = '2.0';\n        n.queue = [];\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n    }(window, document, 'script',\n        'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n    fbq('init', '1691063087928925');\n    fbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><script>\n        if (!window.fbAsyncInit) {\n            window.fbAsyncInit = function () {\n                FB.init({\n                    appId: '1828764244016768',\n                    xfbml: true,\n                    version: 'v8.0'\n                });\n            };\n        }<\/p>\n<p>        (function (d, s, id) {\n            var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n            if (d.getElementById(id)) {\n                return;\n            }\n            js = d.createElement(s);\n            js.id = id;\n            js.async = !0;\n            js.src = \"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js\";\n            fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n        }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));\n    <\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The co-chair of the Ghana Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) says Ghana&#8217;s oil fields could run dry by 2044 Dr Steve Manteaw said the country is already facing a decline in oil production, and this is affecting the sector&#8217;s attractiveness to investors He also blamed successive governments&#8217; lack of action and investment in the sector [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":217372,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-217371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - 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