Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, says Ghana’s energy sector has recorded significant improvements after facing deep structural challenges at the beginning of 2025.

Speaking at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition’s Agencies Performance Review and Strategic Planning Retreat, Dr Jinapor said he assumed office at a time when the power sector was on the brink of instability, with a generation deficit exceeding 700 megawatts and inadequate fuel supply for thermal plants.

“When I assumed office in January 2025, the power sector was grappling with a generation deficit of over 700 megawatts, with next-to-no liquid fuels to power our thermal plants,” he said.

He also pointed to declining fortunes in the upstream petroleum sector, noting that crude oil production had dropped sharply from about 71 million barrels to below 40 million barrels within five years, leading to a loss of investor confidence.

Dr Jinapor, however, said deliberate interventions have stabilised the sector, highlighting that Ghana has experienced several months of uninterrupted power supply.

“Today, we have not experienced load shedding for several months, and the power sector has attained a level of stability characterised by consistent and reliable electricity supply,” he stated.