The Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Operations and Technical Services at the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Onasis Rosely, has affirmed the corporationโs commitment to rigorously adhering to international standards and protocols in the installation of metering systems at the Petroleum Hub.
In a keynote address at the inaugural Oil and Gas Measurement Summit on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Onasis Rosely emphasized that the PHDC, in its mission to develop the Petroleum Hub, will establish robust frameworks, expertise, and technologies essential for precise and efficient measurement of oil and gas products.
Speaking on the theme, โUnlocking Value Through Accurate Metering: The Key to Operational Efficiency,โ Onasis Rosely underscored the critical connection between precise metering systems and effective revenue generation. He urged regulators in the petroleum sector to prioritize efficiency in product evaluation.
โAt the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation, our vision is unequivocal: to establish Ghana as a competitive, integrated petroleum and petrochemical hub in the region. This ambition will only be realized by fortifying the foundations of efficiency, particularly through advanced metering and measurement systems that meet global standards,โ he stated.
Mr Rosely elaborated, โAs we develop critical infrastructureโrefineries, storage facilities, pipelines, and portsโwe must concurrently establish frameworks, expertise, and technologies that ensure accurate product measurement and equitable value exchange.โ
He also addressed challenges stemming from inefficient metering systems, advocating for cohesive policies and collaboration among stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to mitigate systemic leakages.
โInaccurate or inconsistent metering practices create significant discrepancies, leading to revenue losses, regulatory violations, and diminished trust. As we strive for energy security and industrial growth, we cannot tolerate these deficiencies, neither in our pipelines nor in our governance,โ Mr Rosely asserted.
He continued, โBeyond advanced equipment, we require policy alignment, capacity building, and collaborative oversight. We must foster an ecosystem where regulators, investors, operators, and consumers share a unified, reliable, and verified standard of measurement.โ
Addressing an audience of investors from Ghana and abroad, Onasis Rosely promoted the Petroleum Hub project, highlighting opportunities for both local and international stakeholders.
Onasis Rosely concluded by affirming that, while the Petroleum Hub represents a bold and ambitious vision, it is eminently achievable and serves as a vital solution to Ghana and Africaโs persistent energy challenges.
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.
