The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has announced Kwame Ntow Amoah as its new Acting Chief Executive Officer.

He takes over from Edward Abambire Bawa, who has been reassigned to GOIL as Managing Director and Group CEO.

Mr Amoah brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously served as Deputy Chief Executive at GNPC and Advisor to the Minister of Energy, where he also held the position of Director of Petroleum.

His expertise has been instrumental in shaping Ghana’s petroleum sector, with his contributions spanning national and international engagements.

A recognised figure in Ghana’s energy landscape, Mr Amoah played a critical role in international arbitration cases involving the country.

Notably, he served as a Technical Advisor for Ghana in the landmark Maritime Boundary Case, which Ghana won on September 23, 2017.

His strategic efforts have helped secure major investments and financing for the oil and gas sector, reinforcing Ghana’s standing as a key player in global energy production.

Among his most notable achievements, Mr Amoah was a key architect in securing approximately US$7 billion in investment for the Sankofa Oil and Gas Development Project, a deal that also saw US$700 million in partial risk guarantees from the World Bank.

His work has been pivotal in attracting investments that contributed to Ghana’s transformation into a commercial oil production hub.

Academically, Mr. Amoah holds an MBA from IMD, Switzerland, and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Ghana. He has also enriched his expertise through various international leadership and energy management training programs.

GNPC, in its official statement, expressed confidence in Mr. Amoah’s ability to steer the Corporation toward greater success.

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr Amoah on his appointment and look forward to his leadership in advancing GNPC’s strategic vision,” the statement read.