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The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor (MP), conducted a working visit to the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, as part of his familiarization tour. The visit aimed to reinforce strategic alignment and motivate the Corporation's staff toward achieving vital national energy objectives.

The visit began with a high-level, closed-door meeting between the Minister, GNPC’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, and the Executive Committee. Discussions centered on key topics, including the status of ongoing upstream projects and Ghana’s outlook, as well as aligning GNPC’s strategic goals with the Ministry’s overall policy framework. After the closed-door session, the Minister addressed the broader GNPC staff at Petroleum House, offering words of encouragement and a clear directive for improved performance.

In his welcome remarks, Ag. CEO Kwame Ntow Amoah emphasized the Minister’s consistent support and profound sectoral knowledge. Mr. Amoah stated that the Honourable Minister has remained a dependable ally and guide, significantly influencing GNPC’s current trajectory, from the constitution of the current Management and Board to efforts in ensuring a stable gas supply for the nation. The Minister, in turn, commended the strength and expertise of the GNPC team, affirming the Ministry’s commitment to positioning the Corporation as the catalyst for Ghana's energy future.

Acknowledging prevailing challenges in oil production, the Minister stressed the urgent need for collective action to bolster output and strengthen GNPC’s institutional performance. He declared, “The task ahead is urgent. We need to grow production, expand our capacity, and do what it takes to strengthen GNPC’s leadership in the sector. That’s a shared responsibility.” Highlighting the dynamic energy landscape, the Minister shared that Ghana had recently reached a new peak in electricity consumption of approximately 4,080 megawatts. He emphasized the critical role of GNPC in ensuring fuel security and power stability, particularly through the reliable provision of natural gas to meet this escalating national demand.

The conversation extended beyond traditional hydrocarbons to address Ghana’s commitments to the energy transition. The Minister revealed significant progress in the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), noting that Ghana currently registers the highest number of EVs on the road in Africa. He outlined governmental initiatives to promote clean transport, confirming that EVs have been approved for all Ministers, with plans to extend this to Chief Executives. Furthermore, a phased strategy is underway to make EVs more accessible and affordable for public servants. Crucially, the focus is on powering these EVs using solar energy, reinforcing the clean energy mandate. The Minister reminded staff that the Ministry’s mandate encompasses steering Ghana’s just and sustainable energy transition. He stressed the necessity of striking a crucial balance between judiciously leveraging the nation’s hydrocarbon resources and robustly preparing for a cleaner energy future.

The Minister concluded his address by expressing gratitude for the staff’s dedication, stating, “I came here to show solidarity and to remind you that your work matters. Let’s keep building. Let’s make GNPC proud. And let’s make Ghana proud.” The visit is a component of the Ministry’s broader engagement strategy designed to fortify collaboration across the energy sector and equip key institutions like GNPC to effectively address the complex demands of energy delivery, sustainability, and national development.