Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Jinapor, has revealed that Ghana is in advanced discussions with Nigeria to introduce a barter system where electricity would be exchanged for natural gas.
Speaking at the Future Energy Conference (FEC), organized by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Mr. Jinapor explained that the arrangement is aimed at strengthening regional energy security while promoting deeper integration across West Africa.
“We believe in cooperation. Ghana receives gas from Nigeria, uses it to generate electricity, and we are exploring a framework where we can return that power to Nigeria in exchange. This will be a win-win for both countries in the spirit of regional partnership,” he stated.
He emphasized Ghana’s expanding role in regional power supply, noting that the country already exports electricity to Togo, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin.
Mr. Jinapor also reiterated that Ghana’s nuclear energy program remains part of its long-term strategy to secure a stable base-load for both domestic and regional needs.
The Future Energy Conference, ACEP’s flagship annual gathering, brings together governments, development partners, the private sector, academia, and civil society to deliberate on innovation, governance, and policies to bridge Africa’s energy access gap.
This year’s edition, themed “Financing Africa’s Energy Future: Unlocking Investments for Energy Access and Economic Transformation,” focused on mobilizing investments to combat energy poverty and accelerate sustainable growth across the continent.
