The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to maintaining a stable and investor-friendly environment to support growth in Ghana’s petroleum sector.
This came during a meeting with a high-level delegation from Italian energy company ENI, led by the company’s Chief Operating Officer for Global Natural Resources, Guido Brusco, who oversees ENI’s global oil and gas portfolio.
The discussions focused on ENI’s performance in Ghana’s upstream petroleum industry, ongoing exploration activities and the company’s future investment plans in the country.
Dr Jinapor commended ENI for reversing declining production levels through the successful drilling of new wells and for achieving record gas production of 282 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCF), which continues to play a critical role in supporting electricity generation in Ghana.
He also praised the company for maintaining an operational reliability rate of more than 99.9 per cent, describing the achievement as a testament to ENI’s commitment to efficiency and operational excellence.
The meeting further explored ongoing exploration programmes, including appraisal drilling activities, possible field extensions and opportunities for increased investment in Ghana’s energy sector.
Dr Jinapor reiterated government’s determination to provide a transparent, predictable and attractive investment climate that encourages responsible investment, boosts production and strengthens the country’s energy security.
According to the Minister, government remains committed to working closely with industry players to maximise the benefits of Ghana’s natural resources for national development.
He expressed optimism about deepening collaboration between government and ENI as Ghana seeks to expand its energy sector and secure long-term value from its petroleum resources
