Italian oil major Eni has increased its gas supply to Ghana, a move that will boost the country’s power generation, the Energy Ministry said on Monday.
Richmond Rockson, the Ministry’s spokesperson, stated that the oil firm increased its gas output from 245 million scf/d to 270 million scf/d after an infrastructure upgrade.
Rockson also noted that the increased gas supply will not only boost the country’s gas capacity but also increase economic activities in the country.
“This enhancement in gas supply is a significant step towards ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply for the nation.
“The increased capacity will support the power sector and contribute to the overall economic growth of Ghana,” the statement reads in part.
Addressing the energy challenges
Ghana’s electricity sector is grappling with a mounting debt, projected by the IMF to reach $2.2 billion by December 2025.
Against this backdrop, the recent increase in gas supply is seen as a strategic move toward strengthening the country’s energy security.
Earlier, Eni temporarily halted gas exports in order to boost domestic supply.
The Italian oil company currently provides the majority of Ghana’s gas used for domestic consumption, most of which powers the centralised grid.
In recent times, the country has been experiencing blackouts—locally referred to as dumsor—due to a combination of gas shortages, legacy debts owed to suppliers, and aging infrastructure.
To address the crisis, the government introduced a levy on petroleum products. However, following widespread backlash from opposition parties and the public, the John Mahama-led administration withdrew the policy.
Moreover, the country’s Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, declared that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) generated GH¢1.6 billion ($154.6 million) in revenue during the first half of 2025.
He also revealed that the government recently settled about $2.5 billion in outstanding debt owed to independent power producers (IPPs).
