John Jinapor says Ghana facilitates 40% of Burkina Faso petroleum transit

Ghana now accounts for approximately 40% of the petroleum products transported to Burkina Faso, marking a substantial increase from the 15% recorded just two years ago. This development was announced by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, following a high-level meeting with a delegation from Burkina Faso’s national petroleum company, Société Nationale Burkinabè d'Hydrocarbures (SONABHY). The meeting, which included SONABHY’s Managing Director, Dr. Patrice Forogo, focused on strengthening the existing partnership and enhancing logistics ties between the two West African nations.

The delegation’s visit included a tour of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), where they met with the refinery’s Managing Director, Edmond Kombat. During the sessions, Mr. Kombat highlighted the rising consumption of petroleum products in Burkina Faso that are supplied via Ghana’s infrastructure. The discussions centered on improving supply arrangements and expanding cross-border trade to ensure a more efficient flow of energy resources. The Burkinabe officials toured the facility to gain deeper insights into TOR’s operations and capacity to support their domestic fuel needs.

This growth in transit volume underscores Ghana’s evolving role as a strategic hub in the regional petroleum market. By deepening collaboration in petroleum logistics and other energy sectors, both countries aim to leverage their geographic proximity for mutual economic benefits. The partnership is expected to bolster energy security for Burkina Faso while enhancing the operational utilization of Ghana’s refinery and transport infrastructure, setting the stage for further integration within the sub-region.