The Petroleum Commission led the country’s upstream investment promotion efforts at the 2025 African Energy Week (AEW) held last week to share updates on current developments in the industry.
The Commission, part of the Ghanaian delegation, which included representatives from Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Ghana Gas, GOIL, and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), was led by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Jinapor, symbolizing a unified front in advancing Ghana’s energy agenda.
Speaking at a Ministerial Panel on the Energy Transition, Hon. Jinapor emphasized Ghana’s balanced approach to sustainable energy, noting that the country remains committed to developing its hydrocarbon potential while advancing renewable energy adoption.
“Africa’s energy transition must reflect our realities. Ghana is demonstrating that we can pursue low carbon growth while responsibly harnessing our oil and gas resources to power industry, create jobs, and deliver energy security for our people” he stated.
On the sidelines of the event, the Commission, also engaged international oil and gas service companies including Energean Energy, Petrobras, Halliburton and TGS. These meetings explored opportunities in gas development, deepwater exploration, and digital transformation of Ghana’s upstream sector.
Ag. Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Ms. Emeafa Hardcastle highlighted Ghana’s investor-friendly reforms, which include revised fiscal terms, reduced state participation interest, and progressive royalty regimes designed to attract and retain global investment.
“We are deliberately creating an enabling environment for investors through transparent regulation, competitive fiscal terms, and regional collaboration,” she said. “Our goal is to position Ghana not just as a producer, but as a preferred hub for upstream investment and petroleum data excellence in West Africa” she added.
During the conference, Ms. Hardcastle also participated in a high-level panel on “Basins Without Borders”, where she emphasised the importance of cross-border cooperation in managing shared petroleum resources.
These engagements, according to Ms. Hardcastle, reaffirm investor confidence in Ghana’s stability, transparency, and reform driven governance of the petroleum sector.
Ghana’s active participation in AEW 2025 strengthened the country’s visibility on the global energy stage, reinforcing its ambition to drive investment, technology transfer, and sustainable growth across the oil and gas value chain.
Petroleum Commission Highlights Ghana’s Upstream Opportunities at Africa Energy Week
