The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to energy transformation and regional integration, presenting a forward-looking gas strategy at the 2025 West Africa Gas Summit in Accra.
At the summit, Mr. Hamis Ussif, Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Finance, Administration and Commerce at GNPC, delivered a presentation on the theme “GNPC’s Vision and Role in the Gas Sector.” He outlined the Corporation’s expanding role in Ghana’s natural gas ecosystem and its broader vision for West Africa’s energy future, calling for robust partnerships and infrastructure development.
“GNPC sees gas not just as a fuel, but as the bridge to a more resilient, inclusive, and prosperous energy future for Ghana and the sub-region,” Mr. Ussif noted. He added, “natural gas is the unsung hero of our energy narrative; quietly powering industries, homes, and opportunities.” He urged policymakers and energy stakeholders across the region to harness the transformative potential of natural gas.
Mr. Ussif emphasised GNPC’s ambition to become a globally respected oil and gas firm, delivering operations that enhance the quality of life for Ghanaians. He highlighted the importance of the Corporation’s growing gas portfolio in meeting local energy demands, bolstering industrialisation, reducing electricity costs, and contributing to national efforts to position Ghana as the energy hub of West Africa.
Currently, Ghana’s natural gas supply averages 425 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), sourced from the Jubilee and TEN fields, the Sankofa-Gye Nyame field, and imports from Nigeria. This supply underpins roughly 70 percent of the country’s electricity generation.
However, Mr. Ussif acknowledged persistent supply shortfalls and anticipated growth in demand that will widen the gap for both domestic users and cross-border trade.
He revealed that GNPC, in collaboration with its partners, aims to boost local output, expecting the Jubilee field to rise from 100MMscfd to 140MMscfd and the Sankofa field from 245MMscfd to 270MMscfd by July 2025.
Nonetheless, he warned that these increases will still not close the national deficit. To bridge the gap, GNPC is progressing plans to operationalise Ghana’s LNG import terminal by 2026, while intensifying exploration both offshore and in the Voltaian Basin.
In showcasing GNPC’s contribution to the sector, Mr. Ussif referenced the Corporation’s $190 million investment in the Takoradi-Tema Interconnection Project (TTIP), which enables reverse gas flow along the West African Gas Pipeline. He also cited GNPC’s critical financial support to bring the Sankofa Gas Project to life, and its backing of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant.
The Corporation’s involvement extended to the deployment and relocation of the Karpowership to Sekondi to tap into Ghana’s indigenous gas resources.
Another key milestone is the construction of a 110-kilometre pipeline from Prestea to Kumasi, a project funded by GNPC to establish a third power generation hub in the middle belt. Two additional power plants in the enclave are set to be completed before the end of the year.
Turning attention to collaboration, Mr. Ussif called on private sector players to partner with GNPC in projects including the expansion of domestic supply from Jubilee, TEN, and Sankofa fields, construction of the Tema City Gate, a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) network, and a distribution pipeline for the Tema industrial area. “GNPC is open for partnership with those who share our commitment to sustainable growth, innovation, and regional development,” he said.
Reaffirming the Corporation’s stance on Ghana’s energy transition, Mr. Ussif stressed GNPC’s alignment with the country’s decarbonisation agenda and principles of a just transition. He underscored the Corporation’s dedication to supporting inclusive, equitable, and environmentally responsible economic development.
