Gov’t targets 70% local fuel supply through refinery expansion

John Abdulai Jinapor, has outlined an ambitious roadmap to strengthen Ghana's downstream petroleum sector, arguing that resilient policies, expanded local refining capacity, innovation and sustained investment are critical to securing the country's energy future and driving economic transformation.

Speaking on the conference theme, "Building a Resilient Downstream: Policy, Innovation and Investment for Growth," the Minister noted that geopolitical conflicts, supply chain disruptions, volatile international oil prices and the global energy transition have fundamentally reshaped the world's approach to energy security.

The Minister commended stakeholders across the petroleum value chain for ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply during one of the most challenging periods in recent years despite significant disruptions in global energy markets.