Ghana: Gov’t, Eni, Vitol, GNPC seal framework for gas infrastructure expansion

Government has signed a key term sheet with Eni Ghana E&P, Vitol Upstream Ghana Limited, and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to advance plans for expanded domestic gas production from the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project.

Energy Minister John Jinapor, who represented government alongside Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, said the agreement establishes a framework of commercial principles to support new gas infrastructure under the OCTP Non-Associated Gas (NAG) Upgrade Project.

The signing builds on a Memorandum of Intent reached in September 2025, under which the parties committed to collaborate on strategic investments in Ghana’s energy sector.

Under the proposed upgrade, gas production from OCTP is expected to increase by up to 350 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) by 2028.

The expansion will be driven by the development of the Gye Nyame field, alongside the installation of a booster compressor and a new non-associated gas system on the project’s floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.

The OCTP project remains a major source of gas for power generation in Ghana. Government says the planned upgrade will enhance energy security, reduce reliance on imported fuels, and support rising demand from industry and households.

Officials noted that the agreement signals continued investor confidence in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector and reflects efforts to maintain a stable and competitive investment environment.