Ghana is currently in negotiations with Nigeria to establish a barter deal that would facilitate the exchange of electricity for gas, as announced by Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor at the Future Energy Conference (FEC). This collaboration aims to enhance regional energy security and foster deeper integration within West Africa. Jinapor emphasized that under this proposed framework, Ghana would import gas from Nigeria, generate electricity, and then re-export it back to Nigeria, reinforcing the spirit of West African cooperation.
The Minister noted Ghana’s expanding role in regional power integration, highlighting existing electricity supply agreements with Togo, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin. Additionally, he mentioned that Ghana’s nuclear energy program is still under consideration as part of efforts to establish a reliable base-load energy supply for the subregion.
The FEC, organized by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), brings together various stakeholders—including governments, private sector representatives, and civil society—to discuss strategies for overcoming Africa’s energy access challenges. This year’s conference focused on unlocking investments to combat energy poverty and drive economic transformation across the continent, aligning with the broader goals of regional cooperation and development.