The Petroleum Commission has begun its 2025 upstream investment promotion campaign, intensifying efforts to explore partnerships to develop Ghana’s upstream petroleum industry.
Starting off in Houston, Texas, USA, the Commission, led by the Minister for Energy, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor and the Ag. CEO of the Commission, Ms. Emeafa Hardcastle, is participating in the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), a global platform known to convene one of the largest gatherings of decision makers and professionals in the energy space to share knowledge and build consensus on current trends in the industry.
The OTC offers a platform for the Commission to showcase the upstream acreage and engage technology providers with the capabilities to support Ghana’s upstream development agenda. During a panel discussion, Ms. Hardcastle, together with other key government officials reiterated Ghana’s progressive fiscal regime, current developments in the industry, and strategies to retain and attract investors. “Our preoccupation as a Commission is to promote Ghana’s hydrocarbon potential and so we continue to engage with stakeholders across the world to ensure that the country derives maximum benefit from its petroleum resources,” she said.
On the sidelines of the Conference, a series of meetings with oil and gas companies such as Halliburton, Chevron, Amni, TGS, Kosmos and ExxonMobil have been held with the intent to promote Ghana’s upstream prospects, share progress made in the regulatory framework, and address concerns that interested parties may have.
The Commission and GNPC are co-hosting a booth where a number of companies and conference participants have visited to explore investment opportunities in Ghana.
With global energy dynamics evolving, the Commission’s participation and engagement with technology leaders and other regulatory professionals affirm Ghana’s commitment to integrate emerging practices into the upstream petroleum framework, positioning the industry as a competitive and attractive destination for investment.
Petroleum Commission begins its 2025 Investment Promotion Drive at the Offshore Technology Conference
