Hamis Ussif is the Deputy CEO for Finance, Administration and Commerce at GNPC

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to energy transformation and regional integration with a forward-looking gas strategy unveiled at the 2025 West Africa Gas Summit in Accra.

Delivering a presentation on the theme “GNPC’s Vision and Role in the Gas Sector,” the Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Finance, Administration, and Commerce, Hamis Ussif, articulated the Corporation’s evolving role in Ghana’s gas sector and its broader vision for West Africa’s energy future.

He issued a resounding call for strategic partnerships and infrastructure investments.

“GNPC sees gas not just as a fuel, but as the bridge to a more resilient, inclusive, and prosperous energy future for Ghana and the sub-region,” Ussif stated.

“Natural gas is the unsung hero of our energy narrative, quietly powering industries, homes, and opportunities,” he added.

He urged energy stakeholders and policymakers across the region to recognise the immense potential of natural gas in advancing energy security and economic transformation.

Ussif also underscored GNPC’s ambition to become a globally respected oil and gas company, with operations that enhance the quality of life for Ghanaians.

He emphasised that GNPC’s expanding gas portfolio is crucial not only for meeting domestic energy demands but also for driving industrialisation, reducing electricity tariffs, and supporting government efforts to position Ghana as the energy hub of the sub-region.

Currently, Ghana’s natural gas supply averages 425 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), sourced from the Jubilee and TEN fields, the Sankofa-Gye Nyame field, and imports from Nigeria.

This supply fuels approximately 70 percent of the country’s electricity generation. However, supply deficits persist, and with rising demand, the gap is projected to widen, affecting both domestic consumption and regional trade.

Recognising the need for expanded capacity and innovation, Ussif extended an open invitation to private sector players to partner with GNPC in shaping the future of Ghana’s gas sector.

He highlighted upcoming projects such as the expansion of domestic supply from Jubilee, TEN, and Sankofa fields, the construction of the Tema City Gate, a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and the gas distribution pipeline network for the Tema industrial enclave.

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