Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has justified the government's continued reliance on liquid fuel to power thermal plants, citing rising electricity demand and the need to maintain energy security in the short term.
His comment follows the government's decision to import approximately 400,000 barrels of light crude oil-an option experts argue is more costly than using natural gas to power the country's energy plants.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, May 19, 2025, Mr.
Jinapor explained that although Ghana's gas supply from domestic fields and Nigeria remains stable, the country's annual electricity demand is increasing at a pace that requires supplementary fuel sources.
