Ghana has highlighted the importance of strong institutions, transparency, and accountability in managing petroleum resources at the 6th Edition of the Suriname Energy, Oil and Gas Summit and Exhibition (SEOGS 2026) held in Paramaribo, Suriname.
The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, represented Ghana at the international summit on behalf of the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor.
Speaking as a panelist during the Ministerial Plenary session on the theme, “Energy as a Driver of National Transformation,” Mr. Gyan-Mensah shared Ghana’s experience after sixteen years of commercial oil production, emphasizing the critical role of institutional preparedness in achieving sustainable benefits from natural resources.
He noted that Ghana’s success in managing its petroleum sector has been anchored on the establishment of strong institutions before the country’s oil production boom, enabling effective governance and oversight of the industry.
According to the Deputy Minister, Ghana’s oil journey demonstrates that prudent resource management requires transparency, accountability, and sound revenue management systems to ensure that petroleum wealth contributes meaningfully to national development.
He stressed that effective governance frameworks remain essential for transforming energy resources into long-term economic growth and social progress.
The summit brought together government officials, industry leaders, investors, and energy experts from around the world to discuss strategies for leveraging energy resources to drive national transformation and sustainable development.
