Jinapor Engages Upstream Petroleum Chamber on Oil Production, Gas Supply
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has engaged the Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber to review developments in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector and outline the government’s plans to revive production and attract further investment.
The engagement, held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, provided an opportunity for Dr Jinapor to outline government interventions since assuming office and share its vision for the future of the upstream petroleum industry.
According to the Minister, a key priority is to sustain and deepen reforms that have helped restore confidence in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector while creating a more attractive and predictable environment for investors.
He said reversing the decline in oil production remains high on the government’s agenda, alongside increasing gas production to meet growing domestic demand, particularly for power generation.
To achieve these objectives, Dr Jinapor said government was pursuing a range of policy, regulatory and infrastructure interventions.
Review of petroleum laws
The Minister said the ongoing review of Ghana’s upstream legal and regulatory framework is intended, among other things, to make the sector more competitive and attractive to investors.
He said government’s broader objective was to maximise the value derived from Ghana’s oil and gas resources by increasing domestic processing and utilisation.
“Our objective is to maximise the value of the oil and gas produced in Ghana by processing and utilising more of our resources domestically,” Dr Jinapor said.
He added that increasing domestic gas supply, particularly for power generation, would be critical to strengthening Ghana’s energy security.
“Increasing gas supply for domestic consumption, especially power generation, will be critical to improving energy security and reducing our dependence on imported natural gas and other energy products,” he said.
Government, industry partnership
Dr Jinapor said the engagement also provided an opportunity for government to listen to and discuss concerns raised by players in the upstream petroleum industry.
He described the discussions with the Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber as constructive and emphasised the importance of collaboration between government and industry in developing the sector.
“I greatly value this constructive engagement with the Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber,” he said.
“A strong partnership between Government and industry is essential to building a more competitive, predictable and sustainable petroleum sector.”
The Minister said government would continue working with industry stakeholders to address challenges facing the upstream sector while implementing measures aimed at improving production, strengthening energy security and attracting sustainable investment.
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