The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, paid an official visit to the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) head office in Accra on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The visit formed part of his familiarisation tour of agencies under the Ministry of Energy.
During his engagement with PHDC’s management and staff, the Minister reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to the Petroleum Hub Project, describing it as a cornerstone of Ghana’s future energy growth and economic transformation.
Hon. Jinapor emphasized that the PHDC was established to attract major investments into Ghana’s petroleum value chain, pledging the Ministry’s full support in realizing this vision. He urged staff to uphold professionalism, remain neutral in politics, and adopt innovation to make the Hub appealing to global investors.
Addressing concerns about the project’s feasibility, he assured that further stakeholder consultations would be pursued to resolve outstanding issues and ensure a seamless implementation process.
Welcoming the Minister, Dr. Toni Aubynn, Acting Chief Executive Officer of PHDC, expressed gratitude for the visit and noted that the Minister’s assurances would inspire confidence among staff and stakeholders.
Dr. Aubynn highlighted the transformative potential of the Petroleum Hub Project, referencing global examples such as Singapore, the Netherlands, and Malaysia’s Petroleum Hub, which created over 80,000 jobs in its first phase. He stressed that the initiative could deliver similar employment and economic benefits for Ghana, particularly for the youth in Jomoro and other regions.
Deputy CEO for Operations and Technical, Mr. Onasis Rosely, also pledged visible progress ahead of the next ministerial engagement.
Other key officials present included Ms. Halimatu Sadia Abdulai, Deputy CEO for Finance and Administration, along with directors and senior management of PHDC. The Minister was accompanied by top officials from the Ministry, including Ing. Sulemana Abubakar, Dr. Yusif Sulemana, and Mr. Richmond Rockson.
This visit reinforced the government’s renewed drive to ensure the Petroleum Hub Project becomes a game-changer for Ghana’s energy sector and a catalyst for national development.