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Petroleum Commission

Petroleum Commission — Ghana's upstream petroleum regulator, driving sector growth and investment through policy reform and governance oversight.

2026-05-012026-09-13

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor has charged the Petroleum Commission to transform the focus of its next 15 years as Ghana seeks to maximise the benefits of its petroleum resources while preparing for the global energy transition.

    Next 15 years of Petroleum Commission must focus on transformation – John Jinapor
  3. Joy Online

    Speaking at the 15th anniversary celebration of the Petroleum Commission, Mr Jinapor said partners in the Jubilee and TEN fields had committed approximately US$2 billion towards further development, including the drilling of at least 10 new wells.

    US$3.5bn fresh investment shows renewed confidence in Ghana’s oil sector – Jinapor
  4. Joy Online

    Speaking at the 15th anniversary celebration of the Petroleum Commission, Mr Jinapor said Ghana faced increasing competition for international capital at a time when the global energy transition was reshaping the petroleum industry.

    Government moves to restore investor confidence as Ghana seeks to revive oil production
  5. Joy Online

    Jinapor disclosed this at the launch of the Petroleum Commission’s 15th anniversary celebrations, where he highlighted growing optimism about the future of Ghana’s upstream petroleum industry.

    Ghana to sign 5 new petroleum agreements soon – Energy Minister
  6. Joy Online

    Dr Jinapor reaffirmed the Ministry’s continued support for GNPC, the Petroleum Commission and industry operators as efforts continue to “unlock the full potential of Ghana’s petroleum resources.”

    Energy Minister John Jinapor urges GNPC to increase investment and oil sector value
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    This presents a realistic opportunity for capable Ghanaian companies to build expertise, create jobs and contribute meaningfully to the country’s petroleum industry.” Investment concerns In its 2025 Annual Report, PIAC urged the Petroleum Commission to develop a framework that wo

    Ghana’s oil output decline: Natural maturity or investment deficit?
  8. July 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Executive of the Petroleum Commission, Nasir Alfa Mohammed, said government is committed to ensuring the reforms are implemented before the end of the year.

    Ghana targets fresh investment with upstream petroleum reforms
  10. Joy Online

    Before assuming her current role at Ghana Gas, she served as Deputy Director of Contracts Administration at the Petroleum Commission, Manager of Community Relations at the Commission, and led the establishment and management of the Procurement Department at the Bui Power Authorit

    Ghana Gas CEO Judith Adjobah Blay earns Master of Laws degree from University of Nottingham
  11. Joy Online

    To address financial difficulties, Mr Duah proposed that state-owned institutions and parastatals, including ECG, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), and the Petroleum Commission, should adopt specific sports federations as part of their corporate social responsibili

    ECG reopens renovated Power Tennis Court in Accra
  12. June 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Ahead of the main stage event, officials of the Petroleum Commission held strategic meetings with prospective investors who are seeking opportunities within Ghana’s upstream oil and gas space, particularly the onshore Voltaian Basin.

    Ghana pitches upstream oil and gas opportunities to Canadian investors at Global Energy Summit

Monday 7 September

  1. Ghana, Uganda exchange upstream petroleum governance lessons

    Ghana's Petroleum Commission hosted Uganda's Petroleum Authority Board for peer-learning on petroleum regulation and governance. The engagement aimed to share experiences on areas including legal frameworks, health and safety, environmental standards, and local content development.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 29 August

  1. GIPA releases first FDI report, calls for institutional coordination

    Ghana's Investment Promotion Authority CEO Simon Madjie has called for stronger coordination among institutions to provide a clearer picture of investment activity. Ghana recorded US$2.62 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2025, according to GIPA's first-ever annual FDI report released Friday.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Upstream petroleum investment grows 20% to $870m in 2025

    Ghana's upstream petroleum sector recorded 20% investment growth to $870m in 2025 from $725m in 2024, showing renewed investor confidence after six years of slow growth, and the sector generated $770m in government revenue despite declining production volumes.

    26 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 24 August

  1. Ghana records $2.62 billion FDI in 2025, manufacturing leads

    Ghana attracted $2.62 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, with an additional $11.48 billion tracked in announced and pipeline investments across manufacturing, agriculture, mining, energy, technology, tourism and infrastructure. A total of 254 registered projects are expected to create 18,748 jobs when fully operational.

    24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 23 August

  1. Ghana oil reserves dwindling, minister calls for accelerated exploration

    Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has warned that declining oil production and dwindling reserves pose immediate threats to Ghana's upstream petroleum sector, despite reserves remaining above target levels. He said the government will work with the GNPC, Petroleum Commission, and industry operators to accelerate field development, exploration, and approval processes while addressing infrastructure constraints.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 22 August

  1. Ghana resolves upstream disputes, attracts $3.5bn investment

    Ghana's government has resolved outstanding disputes with oil and gas operators, creating a more predictable environment for investment. Partners in the Jubilee and TEN fields have committed US$2 billion to further development activities, expected to support increased oil production and boost gas output.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Ghana attracted $2.6bn foreign direct investment in 2025

    Ghana secured US$2.6 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, up from US$651.7 million in 2024, according to the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority's 2025 Investment Report. The inflows across 245 new projects and existing companies reflect macroeconomic stabilisation and renewed investor engagement.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Energy minister urges Petroleum Commission to drive upstream sector growth

    Ghana's Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has called on the Petroleum Commission to lead the next phase of upstream petroleum development, prioritizing new investment, exploration expansion, natural gas deepening, and preparation for the global energy transition.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Petroleum Commission says reviews saved Ghana US$2.2bn

    Ghana's Petroleum Commission says its regulatory interventions in the upstream petroleum industry have generated about US$2.2 billion in savings and financial gains for the state, with reviews of major field development plans accounting for about US$2 billion of the total.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Jinapor emphasises exploration and investment to reverse oil production decline

    Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has stressed the need for increased exploration and investment in Ghana's upstream petroleum sector to reverse declining production, saying the government has made revitalisation of the upstream sector a priority and that major international oil companies are expressing renewed interest in Ghana's acreage.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Petroleum Commission's next 15 years must focus on transformation

    Energy Minister John Jinapor has charged the Petroleum Commission to transform its focus over the next 15 years as Ghana seeks to maximise benefits from petroleum resources while preparing for the global energy transition. He said the Commission's first 15 years focused on establishing the regulator, but the next phase must emphasise transformation towards a more diversified and sustainable energy economy.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. US$3.5bn oil investments signal renewed confidence in Ghana sector

    Ghana's Energy Minister says fresh investment commitments of approximately US$2 billion from Jubilee and TEN field partners and US$1.5 billion from the Offshore Cape Three Points project demonstrate renewed confidence in the country's oil and gas industry.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Government reviews policy to attract oil investment amid declining production

    Ghana's Energy Minister says the government is reviewing petroleum policy and regulatory frameworks to restore investor confidence and reverse declining oil production, citing renewed international interest and US$2 billion in development commitments from Jubilee and TEN partners.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ghana to sign five new petroleum agreements soon

    Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor says government will soon sign five new petroleum agreements with international firms, attributing renewed investor confidence to strategic reforms and growing interest in Ghana's upstream petroleum sector.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. Minister urges GNPC to increase investment, oil sector value

    Energy Minister John Jinapor has called on the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation to strengthen performance and increase investment to deliver greater value to Ghanaians. The government is reviewing the fiscal and regulatory framework governing the petroleum sector to attract investors while protecting Ghanaian interests, and the Minister signalled positive signs of renewed growth in oil and gas production in 2026.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Ghana's crude oil production declines sixth year in succession

    Ghana's crude oil output fell from 71.44 million barrels in 2019 to 37.3 million barrels in 2025, representing a compound annual average decline of about nine per cent. The industry debates whether the decline results from ageing oil fields reaching maturity or from underinvestment and slowing exploration, with petroleum revenues from 2011 to 2025 totalling US$11.97 billion according to PIAC.

    7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 31 July

  1. Ghana undertakes upstream petroleum reforms to attract investment

    The government is undertaking major reforms in Ghana's upstream petroleum sector, including a review of the fiscal and regulatory framework, to improve investor confidence and attract fresh oil and gas investments. The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition said the reforms are expected to be completed by the end of the year and that Ghana is competing for global capital to remain one of Africa's most attractive upstream investment destinations.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Ghana Gas CEO earns Master of Laws from University of Nottingham

    Judith Adjobah Blay, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company, has graduated with a Master of Laws degree in Public Procurement Law and Policy from the University of Nottingham. The achievement was announced as reflecting her commitment to excellence and lifelong learning while leading a strategic energy institution.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. ECG reopens renovated Power Tennis Court in Accra

    The Electricity Company of Ghana has officially reopened the renovated Power Tennis Court in Accra, a facility originally constructed in 1994 that has served members of the Power Tennis Club for more than three decades. The reopening was made possible through collaboration between ECG management, the club's executives, donors and supporters.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. Ghana promotes upstream oil and gas investment to Canadian partners

    Ghana is pitching upstream oil and gas opportunities to Canadian investors at a global energy summit, with the Petroleum Commission promoting investment in the country's onshore Voltaian Basin and offshore prospects. The CEO of the Petroleum Commission says Ghana is well-positioned to attract capital due to global energy market volatility and the need for supply diversification and energy security.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Sentuo refinery marks first domestic Jubilee crude processing

    Ghana's Trade Minister described the Sentuo Oil Refinery as a strategic national asset that strengthens industrial capacity and reduces dependence on imported petroleum. The refinery processed Jubilee crude oil for the first time, marking a historic shift from exporting raw crude to adding value through domestic refining.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Standards Authority severely understaffed, DG confirms

    The Director-General of Ghana Standards Authority has disclosed the agency's inadequate human capital and operational impact, with manufacturers and exporters across regions forced to travel to Accra's sole testing laboratory for certification. The understaffed regulator struggles with backlog clearance, delaying producers of agricultural goods, minerals, medicines, food and cosmetics seeking local or international sales approval.

    8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 25 May

  1. 7 Eleven opens manufacturing facility for bolts, nuts, coatings

    7 Eleven Energy Service has commissioned a manufacturing facility in Aboadze to produce industrial bolts, nuts, and advanced coated products for petroleum, mining, construction, energy and infrastructure sectors. The facility is intended to reduce import reliance, create skilled jobs, and strengthen indigenous manufacturing capacity.

    25 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 24 May

  1. Petroleum Commission praises indigenous firm's local content growth

    The Petroleum Commission's Director for Economics and Local Content commended 7 Eleven Energy Services during the commissioning of its bolt, nut, and surface coating facility in Aboadze, noting that indigenous Ghanaian companies' growing capacity to provide key services and manufacture components will help reduce petroleum production costs and increase benefits to Ghana.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. 7Eleven opens bolt and coating facilities in Western Region

    Wholly Ghanaian-owned 7Eleven has commissioned new manufacturing facilities at Aboadi in Ahanta West Municipality to produce bolts, nuts, fasteners and advanced coating products locally, aiming to reduce import dependence and support upstream petroleum, mining, construction and manufacturing sectors.

    21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Ghana aligns with net-zero agenda through regulatory policy updates

    Ghana has signalled its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and Paris Agreement, with updated Nationally Determined Contributions outlining targets to reduce emissions while sustaining economic growth. For businesses, the shift raises critical issues of compliance, innovation, competitiveness, and long-term viability as regulatory reforms and ESG expectations reshape operations.

    21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Ghana's new investment law aims to boost AfCFTA implementation

    Ghana's Parliament approved the Ghana Investment Promotion Act (GIPA) Bill 2025 on April 4th 2026, replacing the previous investment code to create a more favorable environment for foreign and intra-Africa investment. The new law addresses challenges in the previous code, including high minimum capital requirements that deterred diaspora and smaller African investors.

    6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 1 May

  1. Engineers & Planners pays $2m toward Black Stars World Cup fund

    Engineers & Planners Co. Ltd. has paid US$2 million as the first instalment of a US$5 million pledge to support Ghana's national football team's 2026 World Cup campaign, the largest donation received so far in the fundraising drive.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

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