The Indonesian government has hinted at establishing renewable energy plants in Ghana with a production capacity ranging between 500 and 2,000 megawatts (MW).

This is intended to ameliorate the country’s energy sector by increasing production capacity and ensuring a sustainable power supply.

The Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia to Ghana, Paskal A.B. Rois, made this known when he paid a courtesy call to the Energy Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, at the Ministry of Energy in Accra.

He also made known plans to establish a state-of-the-art oil refinery to enhance local oil production and disclosed Indonesia’s continued interest in acquiring oil blocks in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector, “which presents another avenue for impactful bilateral cooperation.”

He also shed light on an innovative solution to energy challenge where Indonesia developed new technology using water as a renewable source of power, explaining “it is a system designed to be reused efficiently over long periods in generating electricity.”

“Moreover, Indonesia expressed its readiness to supply solar power plants and affordable solar street lighting solutions to Ghana”, he added.

The Honorary Consul emphasized Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening this historical bond, particularly through cooperation in the energy sector.

He underscored Indonesia’s longstanding diplomatic and economic relationship with Ghana, a partnership dating back to the early days of both countries’ independence.

In addition, H.E. Rois highlighted the broader trade and investment opportunities Indonesia offers, advocating for mutual collaboration across various departments within Ghana’s Energy Ministry.

He introduced capacity-building initiatives, including scholarships such as the KNB Scholarship, and other training opportunities that would benefit both the Ministry of Energy and constituents within the Honorable Minister’s jurisdiction.

H.E. Rois concluded by affirming the Indonesian government’s readiness to support Ghana across all fronts, with particular emphasis on the energy sector.

In response, Mr. Jinapor appreciated the efforts of the Indonesian Honorary Consul and welcomed the various initiatives outlined.

He emphasized Ghana’s keen interest in pursuing collaborations in the areas of education scholarships, renewable energy initiatives, and enhancing Ghana’s oil refinery capacity.

He affirmed his collaboration towards the fruition of the proposed projects which would lead to the development of the country's energy sector.

This diplomatic encounter marks a new chapter in Indonesia-Ghana relations and signals promising developments ahead for both nations in the realm of sustainable energy and shared prosperity.

Also present at the high-level meeting were the Chief Director at the Ministry of Energy, Solomon Adjetey, the Director of PPBME, Isaac Nyarko Biney, and the Secretary to the Honorary Consul, Vanessa Gifty Howusu.