ENI Completes Major Gas Supply Upgrade to Boost Ghana’s Energy Reliability

ENI Completes Major Gas Supply Upgrade to Boost Ghana’s Energy Reliability

By Top Knowledge Media

Italian energy giant ENI has completed a significant upgrade to its gas supply infrastructure in Ghana, a move expected to dramatically improve the country's energy reliability and reduce frequent power disruptions. The completion of this strategic project comes at a crucial time as Ghana continues to face rising energy demands and challenges in maintaining consistent electricity supply.

The upgrade, centered on ENI’s Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) Integrated Oil and Gas Project, includes improvements in gas processing, compression, and delivery systems. According to ENI Ghana, the enhanced capacity will ensure a steady supply of natural gas to local thermal power plants, thereby boosting Ghana’s energy output and reducing reliance on more expensive, imported fuels.

"This development reaffirms ENI’s long-term commitment to Ghana’s energy future,” said ENI Ghana’s Managing Director, Guido Brusco. “By improving gas supply consistency and efficiency, we are helping to stabilize power generation and support economic development.”

Ghana’s Ministry of Energy welcomed the development, highlighting its potential impact on the nation’s energy security and affordability. The ministry noted that reliable domestic gas supply is central to reducing the nation’s energy deficit and eliminating the recurring "dumsor"—the popular term for erratic power outages.

Energy analysts suggest that the upgrade could save Ghana millions of dollars annually by lowering power generation costs and reducing the need for emergency fuel imports. It is also expected to contribute positively to the government’s broader energy transition and climate goals by promoting the use of cleaner, domestically produced natural gas.

The OCTP project, operated by ENI in partnership with Vitol and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has been a cornerstone of Ghana’s energy landscape since its inception. It supplies over 180 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to the country's power sector and is a key driver in achieving energy self-sufficiency.

As Ghana continues to seek sustainable and resilient solutions to its power challenges, the timely completion of ENI’s gas infrastructure upgrade marks a promising step toward energy stability and economic growth.