Ghana National Petroleum Corporation’s (GNPC) to Showcase Approach to Driving Sustainable Progress in Ghana’s Dynamic

Energy Sector at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023

cont’d from pg. 5 actively seeking new innovations and sustainable practices. By joining forces, the involved companies are demonstrating their collective commitment to maximizing the potential of Ghana’s oil and gas fields.

In a significant move towards enhancing energy security, the GNPC signed an agreement for a second gas processing plant with a capacity of 150 million standard cubic feet per day. The advancement of this gas infrastructure and resource development will contribute significantly to growing the sector. This move highlights GNPC’s commitment to harnessing the country’s gas resources for sustainable energy development.

Meanwhile, GNPC is promoting local content by investing in the skills development. The company is committed to investing in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Ghana to enhance local participation in the petroleum sector. The Ghanian government plans to establish five STEM-based universities, aligning with the goal of promoting STEM education at all levels. GNPC encourages corporate support for this policy and offers five scholarships to exceptional contestants for sciencerelated programs at Ghanaian universities.

“GNPC’s unwavering commitment to innovative and efficient oil and gas exploration and production has positioned Ghana as a leading player in the global energy arena. With a focus on harnessing local expertise and driving sustainable progress, GNPC’s remarkable contributions are propelling Ghana’s energy landscape forward. As the General Manager of Strategy and Investment at GNPC, Baah-Nuakoh’s visionary approach is instrumental in fostering new investments and innovative approaches to enhancing exploration and production in the country’s oil and gas sector,” states NJ Ayuk, Chairman of the AEC.

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