Ghana has begun work on a Petroleum Downstream Infrastructure Master Plan, with a 10-member steering committee tasked with overseeing the process.
Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor on Monday inaugurated the committee, which includes representatives from the ministry, Tema Oil Refinery Ltd, Petroleum Hub Development Corporation, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), BOSTenergies, the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) and Ghana National Gas Company Ltd.
The committee, chaired by Deputy Energy and Green Transition Minister Richard Gyan-Mensah, has between six and 12 months to submit its report.
Jinapor said the master plan was a critical step towards addressing infrastructure gaps, improving the efficiency and utilisation of existing assets, strengthening downstream petroleum logistics and creating a more predictable environment for investment.
“Our objective is to develop a practical and implementable roadmap that responds to Ghana’s future energy needs while supporting economic growth and energy security,” he said.
“I look forward to the Committee delivering a Plan that will guide policy, inform investment decisions and drive meaningful transformation in Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector,” he added.
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