The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has participated in this years’ Africa Oil Week-Investing in African Energy, which is currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa.
It is under the theme: “Equitable Development of the Upstream; Expansion of Gas Value Chains, the Integration of New Energies; Adoption of Best-in-Class Technologies; and Access to Finance.”
The premier energy event has brought together government representatives from across Africa, energy policymakers, financiers, and dealmakers to create a sustainable roadmap for the development of the continent’s natural resources, positioning the continent as a stable destination for global investment.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GNPC, Mr. Joseph Abuabu Dadzie, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, participated in two sessions, with the first session delving into the geological and exploratory opportunities in key basins, namely the Tano Basin, Voltaian Basin, and Keta Basin in the Republic of Ghana.
The second discussion focused on the extent to which gas can anchor new energy corridors in West Africa.
During the first session, Mr. Dadzie discussed the topic alongside Mr. Egbert Faibille Jnr., CEO of the Petroleum Commission Ghana; Christ Arage, Senior Vice-President Sales and Services, TGS, with Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, former Minister of State Petroleum Resources and former Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as the moderator.
The second session which focused on gas discussed how West African countries can collaborate to develop and expand regional natural gas infrastructural terminals to enhance trade and supply reliability.
The discussion also focused on critical steps needed to harmonise policy and regulatory frameworks across West African countries to facilitate smooth natural gas trade and investment.
It featured the Managing Director of West African Gas Pipeline Company, Michelle Burkett; CEO of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Mr. Joseph Abuabu Dadzie, Executive Director Oando Plc &COO, Oando Energy Resources, Dr. Ainojie ‘Alex’ Irune, and Director General Petrosen, Thierno Seydou LY.
It was moderated by Renaud Brimont, Head of EMEARC Consulting, Wood Mackenzie.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com