Ghana’s Energy Commission Signs MoU With Abu Dhabi’s Global South Utilities

Ghana’s Energy Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector.

The agreement was signed at Jubilee House in Accra during a high-level visit by a United Arab Emirates delegation led by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of State.

According to the Energy Commission, the MoU was approved by Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor.

Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie, Acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, signed the agreement on behalf of the commission, while Ali Al Shimmari, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Global South Utilities, signed for GSU.

The signing was witnessed by the UAE’s Ambassador to Ghana, Abdulla Almandoos.

Under the agreement, the two parties will explore cooperation in technical assistance, knowledge sharing and investment opportunities to support Ghana’s energy transition.

Bondzie said the partnership would help identify “practical areas of collaboration that deliver tangible value for Ghana’s energy sector.”

Al Shimmari said GSU was committed to supporting the commission’s efforts to advance Ghana’s energy transition and long-term economic growth.

The two parties said they expect the agreement to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s energy infrastructure and expand access to sustainable, reliable and affordable energy.