Burkina Faso now transports approximately 40 per cent of its petroleum products through Ghana, up from 15 per cent two years ago, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has disclosed.
The increase highlights the growing role of Ghana as a transit route for petroleum supplies to its landlocked neighbours and the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
Dr Jinapor made this known after receiving a delegation from Burkina Faso’s Société Nationale Burkinabè d’Hydrocarbures (SONABHY), led by its newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Forogo Patrice, on a courtesy call.
During the meeting, the delegation expressed appreciation to the Government of Ghana for its continued support in facilitating the procurement and transit of petroleum products through the country.
The delegation also called for deeper collaboration to strengthen the existing partnership between the two countries.
Discussions focused on improving cooperation in petroleum transportation and supply, deepening regional energy collaboration and advancing shared priorities for the mutual benefit of Ghana and Burkina Faso.
Ghana’s role as a transit corridor is particularly important to Burkina Faso, which relies on neighbouring countries for access to international markets and the transportation of essential commodities, including petroleum products.
The meeting reflects ongoing efforts by both countries to strengthen cross-border energy cooperation and improve the movement of petroleum products within the West African sub-region.
