The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) is set to hold a strategic engagement with key Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country on March 4, 2026.
This engagement forms part of the Corporationโs broader stakeholder engagement strategy and aims to strengthen relationships with CSOs, who are regarded as vital stakeholders in the development of the Petroleum Hub project.
The strategic session will provide a platform for PHDC leadership to offer a detailed explanation of the projectโs rationale, scope, and potential impact, highlighting how the successful development of the Petroleum Hub will significantly transform Ghanaโs energy and economic sectors by securing the country’s energy future while generating sustainable jobs and broader socio-economic benefits.
The meeting, which is expected to bring together many of Ghanaโs leading CSOs in the energy sector, will also enable the Corporation to address key concerns, including the land requirements, the relevance and viability of a petroleum and petrochemical project in the era of global energy transition, and feedstock supply arrangements for the project.
In a video broadcast shared across the Corporationโs social media platforms, the Chief Executive Officer of the PHDC, Dr. Toni Aubynn, described the meeting as a landmark engagement that lies at the heart of the Corporationโs activities.
Dr. Aubynn emphasised that the engagement is driven by the goal of โaligning the thinking of the Corporation and the CSOs, and helping them appreciate the Petroleum Hub concept.โ
He further noted that the PHDC views CSOs as essential partners in the development of the Petroleum Hub project and seeks their support as the Corporation enters this critical phase of implementation.
โIf you proceed without them and there is no shared understanding of the vision, they might raise issues that could distort or undermine what we intend to achieve,โ he said.
In its ongoing efforts to promote collaboration, inclusivity, and the successful realisation of the Petroleum Hub project, the PHDC, under Dr. Toni Aubynnโs leadership, has maintained an active stakeholder engagement drive, consulting relevant parties to secure their support and buy-in.
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 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.
