Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has urged global investors to explore the growing opportunities within Ghana’s revitalised energy sector.
Speaking at the 2025 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, United States, the sector minister positioned Ghana as a ready and reliable investment destination.
He emphasised government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for sustainable investment, particularly in energy and related infrastructure.
While wooing investors, he stated that; “Ghana is the right place to do business… With a new administration focused on overhauling systems and implementing bold fiscal and regulatory reforms, we are open and ready for investment.”
The minister outlined recent policy decisions and structural reforms that are already yielding tangible gains in the sector.
John Jinapor said Ghana is strategically expanding its energy infrastructure to solidify its role as a regional hub for energy supply and logistics across West Africa.
Highlighting the importance of regional collaboration in achieving shared development goals, he said; “The prospects are already becoming evident. We are determined to reverse the trend and scale up production. With these efforts, we will continue to supply reliable power to Benin, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso. Ghana remains a pivotal force for energy security in the West African sub-region.”
A key highlight of his remarks was the US$60 billion Petroleum Hub project located in Jomoro in the Western Region, which is set to transform Ghana’s energy and economic landscape.
Speaking earlier at the “Invest in African Energy: Accra Investor Briefing” on April 14, 2025, Jinapor reaffirmed the government’s unwavering dedication to the hub’s completion.
He stated that; “We are resolute in completing Africa’s largest and only petroleum hub, complete with world-class ancillary infrastructure. This development opens up vast investment opportunities across the value chain.”
The energy and green transition minister added that Ghana’s vision includes the construction of three oil refineries, each with a minimum processing capacity of 300,000 barrels per stream day, alongside five petrochemical plants, extensive tank farms, and other critical infrastructure.
The Offshore Technology Conference brought together global industry professionals to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and address key challenges in the offshore energy sector.
Ghana’s presence at the 2025 OTC was led by the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), represented by its CEO, Dr Toni Aubynn; Deputy CEOs Onasis Rosely and Halimatu Sadia Abdulai; and Senior Business Development Manager, Abigail Abrokwa.
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