Ghana’s growing oil and gas investment potential took centre stage at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) held on the sidelines of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2026 in Houston, Texas, as government and industry leaders engaged global investors on opportunities within the country’s energy sector.
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC)
, Simon Madjie, highlighted Ghana’s producing assets, stable business climate, and expanding opportunities across the petroleum value chain.
He encouraged international companies to position Ghana as a strategic gateway for energy investments within the West African sub-region, citing the country’s conducive investment environment and commitment to industry growth.
The forum brought together key stakeholders from the global energy industry, including Victor Smith, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
, Hamis Ussif, and Joe Mensah of Kosmos Energy
, alongside other regional and international industry leaders.
Discussions at the event focused on strengthening partnerships, attracting investment, and positioning Africa as a competitive destination within the evolving global energy landscape.
