The newly constituted Governing Board of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025, pledging collaboration with the Corporationโs management to advance the objectives of the Corporation.
The meeting, held at the PHDC head office in Accra, provided board members with an opportunity to commence it duties in accordance with the enabling statute of the Corporation.
In his opening remarks, Board Chairman Mr George Blay-Morkeh affirmed the Boardโs complete commitment to supporting management in ensuring that the planned Petroleum Hub Project at Jomoro becomes a reality, given the immense benefits it holds for the local communities and Ghana as a whole.
He highlighted that the board comprises distinguished professionals possessing diverse expertise, and that they would leverage this collective knowledge to advance the corporationโs vision of establishing Africaโs premier petroleum and petrochemical hub.
Mr Blay-Morkeh further emphasised that the Board places the highest priority on the interests and welfare of management and staff, pledging robust support to realise the ambitious petroleum hub initiative.
In his welcome address, PHDC Chief Executive Officer Dr Toni Aubynnโa board member himselfโexpressed profound gratitude to Members of the Board for heeding President John Dramani Mahamaโs call to serve the nation.
Dr Aubynn urged the Board to contribute their extensive expertise, networks, and insights as the Corporation works diligently to develop the Petroleum Hub Project, which promises to transform the Jomoro area and profoundly enhance Ghanaโs economy.
He assured the Board of the full cooperation of management and staff, vowing a unified effort to fulfill Ghanaโs aspiration of becoming the continentโs leading energy hub.
Following the meeting, board members toured the PHDC offices, engaging with staff and reaffirming their commitment to supporting them in the execution of their responsibilities.
The new PHDC board, inaugurated by the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, on November 20, 2025, is chaired by Mr George Blay-Morkeh and includes Dr Toni Aubynn, Esq. (Chief Executive Officer, PHDC), Mr David Ampofo, Mr Francis Tettey-Sackey, Esq., Mr Patrick Ofori, Mr Abednego Akuteck, and Dr Mizpah Ama Dziedzorm Rockson.
About the PHDC
The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) was established under the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation Act, 2020 (Act 1053) to lead the development of a world-class petroleum and petrochemical hub in Ghana. The hub is intended to serve the energy needs of the West African sub-region and the broader continent.
PHDC aims to promote innovation, research, and strategic infrastructure development to meet Africaโs growing demand for petroleum products and services. By creating an integrated petroleum value chain, the Corporation seeks to unlock economic opportunities, foster industrial growth, and create sustainable employment for Ghanaians and citizens across Africa.
About the Petroleum Hub Project
The Petroleum Hub Project, estimated at $60 billion, will be located in Jomoro, in Ghanaโs Western Region. The hub will comprise: Three refineries with a total capacity of 900,000 barrels per stream day (BPSD),
Five petrochemical plants with a minimum capacity of 90,000 BPSD. Storage tanks with a cumulative capacity of 10 million cubic meters and at least two jetties to support import and export activities.
The project is poised to position Ghana as a leading petroleum and petrochemical hub in Africa, enhancing regional energy security and economic integration.
