Mahama holds courts UAE partnership in Energy sector

Ghana and the United Arab Emirates have held high-level discussions on potential UAE investment in petroleum storage facilities and critical energy infrastructure in Ghana, aimed at improving energy security and strengthening the country’s petroleum distribution capacity.

President John Dramani Mahama met with President of the United Arad Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi to explore a strategic partnership focused on transforming Ghana’s energy landscape and expanding cooperation in oil, gas, and energy infrastructure development.

The talks focused on possible UAE investment in petroleum storage facilities and other critical infrastructure projects intended to improve energy reliability and enhance Ghana’s distribution and supply systems. Both sides also discussed Ghana’s broader energy transition agenda, including efforts to diversify the national energy mix, reduce dependence on crude oil, and invest in cleaner and more sustainable energy alternatives.

The discussions further underscored the importance of long-term energy stability, as well as the role of innovation and technology in driving future economic growth and industrial transformation.

Regional security concerns, particularly tensions in the Middle East, also featured prominently during the meeting. President Mahama expressed solidarity with the UAE and reaffirmed Ghana’s support for peaceful dialogue and diplomatic solutions to regional conflicts.

The engagement reflects Ghana’s broader drive to attract strategic foreign investment while positioning itself for sustainable energy transformation and innovation-led development. The meeting also signals deepening Ghana–UAE cooperation aimed at strengthening energy security, expanding investment opportunities, and supporting long-term economic stability.

The UAE already has a growing footprint in Africa’s energy sector through state-owned energy giant ADNOC, which has been expanding its global gas and LNG investments in recent years, including projects in Mozambique and other international markets.

In Ghana, existing gas sector activities are currently led by companies such as Eni Ghana and its Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) partners, Vitol and GNPC, which supply a significant share of Ghana’s domestic gas for power generation. The OCTP project currently contributes around 70 percent of Ghana’s domestic gas supply and has undergone recent expansion to boost processing capacity and strengthen energy security.

Source: Diplomatic Times