The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced the successful completion of a key upgrade by ENI to Ghana’s gas infrastructure, resulting in a significant increase in daily gas supply. The enhancement raises output from 245 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) to 270 MMscfd, marking a crucial milestone in Ghana’s drive towards a reliable and sustainable energy future.
The Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project has since August 2018, become a key contributor to Ghana’s domestic gas supply, providing around 70% of the total, mainly for electricity generation. Starting at 210 MMSCFD, OCTP has steadily increased output through phased optimization, achieved its current milestone of 270 MMSCFD on July 13.
Currently, natural gas from OCTP powers around 34% of Ghana’s electricity, providing homes, industries and businesses with a stable and cleaner energy source. The project’s progress highlights the value of strong partnerships and sustained investment in building a resilient, diverse energy sector for sustainable national development.
“This enhancement in gas supply is a significant step towards ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply for the nation,” the Ministry stated. The increased capacity is expected to provide vital support to Ghana’s power generation efforts, contributing to the overall economic growth and industrial development of the country.
The Ministry extended its appreciation to ENI and all stakeholders within the power sector for their “dedicated efforts” in executing the project. It also thanked the citizens of Ghana for their patience and cooperation during the upgrade process. “Your support is invaluable as we work together to build a brighter energy future,” the statement added.
Signed by Richmond Rockson, Esq., Spokesperson and Head of Communication at the Ministry, the statement reiterated the government’s commitment to delivering consistent and dependable power supply to all Ghanaians.
It underscored the importance of such strategic partnerships in achieving energy security and national development.
Eni has been present in Ghana since 2009 with offshore hydrocarbon exploration and production activities, with an equity production of about 34,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company is the operator of the OCTP project with a 44.4% share in partnership with Vitol (35.6%) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (20%). The joint venture’s portfolio of projects also includes initiatives in the areas of training, economic diversification, access to water and sanitation and access to energy.
