Member of Parliament for Evalue-Ajomoro-Gwira, Kofi Arko Nokoe, has called for urgent national commitment to the Petroleum Hub Project, describing it as a potential “game-changer” for Ghana’s economy.

The MP joined the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) on an investment tour of Asia, where they courted potential investors and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Surbana Jurong, the developers behind Singapore’s world-renowned Jurong Island.

During the visit, the delegation toured Singapore’s integrated hub facilities and Malaysia’s Pengerang Integrated Complex in Johor.

They also held discussions with the University of Technology Petronas on training opportunities for Ghanaian professionals.

“While bricks and mortar build facilities, it is skilled people who sustain them,” Mr Nokoe stressed, highlighting the importance of human capacity development alongside infrastructure.

The MP underscored the urgency of the project, noting that Africa’s refining capacity lags significantly behind demand.

“West Africa consumes over 45 million metric tonnes of petroleum products annually, yet refineries on the continent process only a fraction of that. Ghana, with its stability and strategic coastal location, is uniquely positioned to bridge this gap,” he said.

He added that investor interest from Asia was “strong and promising.”

Hon. Nokoe called for discipline and unity in pursuing the initiative, warning that the global energy transition leaves little time for hesitation.

“Singapore and Malaysia did not achieve their successes by chance. They united behind clear goals and created frameworks for private capital and skills to thrive. Ghana must do the same—quickly,” he urged.

“The Petroleum Hub is not just an energy project; it is a national legacy in the making.”