The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, says Ghana’s energy sector has made notable gains after confronting severe structural difficulties at the start of 2025.
Speaking at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition’s Agencies Performance Review and Strategic Planning Retreat, Dr Jinapor recalled assuming office at a critical moment, when the power sector was on the verge of instability.
“When I assumed office in January 2025, the power sector was grappling with a generation deficit of over 700 megawatts, with next-to-no liquid fuels to power our thermal plants,”
he said.
He also drew attention to challenges in the upstream petroleum sector, explaining that crude oil production had declined sharply—from approximately 71 million barrels to below 40 million barrels over a five-year period—eroding investor confidence and constraining sector growth.
Despite these setbacks, the Minister said targeted and deliberate interventions have helped restore stability across the energy landscape. He noted that Ghana has now enjoyed several months of uninterrupted power supply, marking a significant shift from earlier conditions.
“Today, we have not experienced load shedding for several months, and the power sector has attained a level of stability characterised by consistent and reliable electricity supply,”
Dr Jinapor stated.
He attributed the turnaround to improved coordination, better fuel supply management, and renewed focus on sector-wide reforms, reaffirming government’s commitment to consolidating these gains while advancing a sustainable and resilient energy future for the country.
