The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has intensified efforts to attract international energy investment, declaring Ghana “ripe for investment” as the country showcased opportunities within its petroleum and energy sector at the Africa Energy Forum in Houston, Texas.
Speaking during the forum held on the sidelines of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC 2026), GNPC’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Finance, Commercial and Administration, Hamis Ussif, said Ghana remains strategically positioned to attract investors despite challenges confronting the global energy industry.
According to him, GNPC has successfully balanced its national development mandate with the commercial flexibility expected of a joint venture partner in the competitive energy sector.
“The country is ripe for investment,” Ussif stated while outlining Ghana’s prospects in oil and gas exploration, production, and downstream opportunities.
The engagement formed part of Ghana’s broader push to market its energy potential to global investors and strengthen partnerships capable of boosting production and infrastructure development.
The session brought together major industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and stakeholders from across the global energy sector.
Also present at the forum was Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, members of Parliament’s Select Committee on Energy, as well as representatives from key state agencies including the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA).
The participation of the Ghanaian delegation underscored government’s renewed commitment to positioning the country as a preferred destination for energy investment at a time many African countries are competing for limited global capital.
Discussions at the forum focused on investment opportunities across Africa’s energy value chain, energy transition strategies, and the role of national oil companies in driving economic growth while remaining commercially viable.
GNPC officials used the platform to engage potential investors and promote Ghana’s stable democratic environment, favourable regulatory framework, and untapped energy opportunities.
The Africa Energy Forum remains one of the continent’s leading platforms for discussions on energy financing, infrastructure, and investment partnerships.
