The Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Operations and Technical at the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Mr. Onasis Kobby Rosely, has reaffirmed the Corporationโs commitment to improving critical infrastructure in the Jomoro Municipality.
Mr. Rosely provided the update during the PHDC’s participation in the Annual General Meeting of the Jomoro Traditional Council on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Benyin in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region.
He noted that the government and PHDC had carefully listened to the concerns raised by the community, particularly regarding poor network connectivity and access to potable water. According to him, feasibility studies for both projects have been completed, and designated contractors, working in collaboration with PHDC, are expected to commence work in the near future.
โDuring our engagement with the traditional leadership of Jomoro last year, concerns were raised about network challenges and water shortages. Acting on these concerns, contractors were engaged to conduct feasibility studies. We are currently in discussions with them to begin operations,โ Mr Rosely stated.
He emphasised that the Petroleum Hub Project is a people-centred project and that preparatory works are progressing steadily. The network and water projects, he explained, form part of early-impact interventions aimed at improving connectivity, communication, public welfare and economic activity in the area ahead of the full rollout of the Hub.
Mr Rosely further assured the community of PHDCโs commitment to continuous engagement, transparency and collaboration with local stakeholders to ensure inclusive development and shared prosperity.
Traditional leaders and community members welcomed the visit and expressed appreciation for the assurances given, stressing the importance of sustained dialogue and the timely implementation of promised projects.
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.
