Ghana will see a significant rise in domestic gas production starting next month, but unfortunately, not enough to meet the rising demand of gas in the country.
This means that despite the boost in gas production, the country’s growing energy demand means natural gas imports will still remain essential.
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Hamis Ussif, has disclosed that GNPC, in collaboration with its partners, is set to increase gas output from two of the country’s key fields, Jubilee and Sankofa, beginning in July 2025.
Production from the Jubilee field is expected to rise from 100 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) to 140MMscfd, while output from the Sankofa field will climb from 245MMscfd to 270MMscfd.
The deputy CEO who was speaking at the 2025 West Africa Gas Summit noted that this increase is a strategic step towards addressing Ghana’s rising energy needs and advancing our industrialization agenda.
This is also a step towards reducing the cost of gas for domestic use as part of the efforts to accelerate the green energy transition.
However, even with this increase in production, the supply will still fall short of demand. This means Ghana will continue to rely on imports to bridge the deficit.
Natural gas currently fuels about 70% of Ghana’s electricity generation, with supply averaging around 425MMscfd from the Jubilee and TEN fields, the Sankofa-Gye Nyame field, and pipeline imports from Nigeria.
Moreover, as domestic demand surges and the country seeks to position itself as a regional energy hub, supply deficits are widening.
To tackle this challenge, GNPC is not only scaling up local production but also pursuing strategic import options. Hamis Ussif revealed that the Corporation is working with partners to operationalise Ghana’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal by 2026, ensuring a more stable and diversified supply base.
The deputy CEO added that the vision is to become a globally respected oil and gas company whose operations improve the quality of life for Ghanaians, recognizing that an expanded and reliable gas portfolio is critical for reducing electricity tariffs, supporting industrialization, and enabling Ghana to become the energy powerhouse of West Africa.
In the long term, GNPC is intensifying its upstream exploration activities, both offshore and within the onshore Voltaian Basin, to unlock new reserves and reduce the country’s reliance on imports. But for now, the importation of gas remains an unavoidable part of Ghana’s energy strategy.
Industry watchers say the July production boost is a positive sign, but they caution that it must be matched with infrastructure upgrades, regulatory support, and clear policy direction to maximize the benefits for citizens and businesses alike.
