GNPC Highlights Need for Investment, Infrastructure, and Partnerships in Securing Ghana's Energy Future
As Ghana’s demand for natural gas continues to grow, sustained investment, infrastructure development, and strong partnerships will be crucial to securing the country’s long-term energy future.
This was a key message from the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) at this year’s West Africa Gas Summit (WAGS) held in Accra, where policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and investors gathered to discuss the role of gas in driving energy security, industrialisation and economic growth across the continent.
Speaking at the summit, GNPC’s Deputy Chief Executive for Finance, Commercial, and Administration, Mr. Hamis Ussif, outlined the opportunities and priorities of Ghana’s gas sector as the country works to meet rising demand from power generation, industry and other productive sectors.
He noted that continued investment in upstream development remains critical to ensuring a reliable gas supply and supporting the country’s long-term energy security objectives. In this regard, GNPC and its partners are advancing programmes across key producing assets, including planned investments of more than USD3.5 billion in the Jubilee, TEN, and OCTP fields to increase oil and gas production over the coming years.
According to Mr. Ussif, sustaining growth in the sector will require a balanced approach that combines increased production, infrastructure development, and the advancement of new resource opportunities. He pointed to ongoing efforts to strengthen gas processing and delivery infrastructure while advancing frontier exploration initiatives such as the Voltaian Basin Project through GNPC and its exploration subsidiary, Explorco.
He further highlighted the importance of partnerships in unlocking long-term value across the petroleum value chain, noting that collaboration between government, GNPC, investors, and industry partners remains essential to supporting Ghana’s energy ambitions.
The summit also provided an opportunity to discuss the role of liquefied natural gas (LNG), regional infrastructure, and cross-border collaboration in strengthening West Africa’s energy resilience. These conversations aligned closely with GNPC’s efforts to diversify supply sources, enhance flexibility within the gas market, and position Ghana to meet future demand while supporting regional energy integration. Progress on the Tema LNG infrastructure project was highlighted as part of this broader strategy.
With natural gas expected to remain a critical fuel for power generation and industrial growth for decades to come, discussions at WAGS 2026 also highlighted the growing importance of regional alignment in building a more resilient and interconnected gas market. Participants emphasised the need to strengthen collaboration across the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments of the industry to support both Ghana’s energy security and its long-term economic aspirations.
About the West Africa Gas Summit: The West Africa Gas Summit (WAGS) is a leading regional energy forum that brings together government officials, industry leaders, investors, and technical experts to discuss the development, commercialisation, and utilisation of natural gas resources in West Africa. The summit promotes collaboration, investment, and policy dialogue aimed at enhancing energy security, economic growth, and regional integration through the sustainable development of the gas sector.