Ghana now handles approximately 40% of Burkina Faso’s petroleum transit, up from 15% two years ago, highlighting the country’s growing role in supplying fuel to its landlocked neighbour.
Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor disclosed this in a Facebook post following a meeting with a delegation from Burkina Faso’s national hydrocarbon company, Société Nationale Burkinabè d’Hydrocarbures (SONABHY).
The delegation was led by the company’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Forogo Patrice, who paid a courtesy call on the Minister.
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According to Mr Jinapor, the delegation expressed appreciation to the Government of Ghana for its continued support in facilitating the procurement and transit of petroleum products through the country. It also called for deeper collaboration to strengthen the partnership.
The discussions focused on improving cooperation in petroleum transportation and supply, deepening regional energy ties and advancing shared priorities between the two countries.
The rise from 15% to 40% in two years points to Burkina Faso’s increasing use of Ghana as a petroleum transit route for petroleum products. It also reinforces Ghana’s role in the regional movement of energy supplies.
The development could create opportunities for Ghana’s transport, logistics and related service providers.
However, the scale of the economic benefits will depend on transit volumes, revenue generated from related services and the capacity of the country’s logistics infrastructure to handle the increased flows.
Mr Jinapor said the meeting explored ways to strengthen cooperation in petroleum transportation and supply, as both countries seek to deepen regional energy collaboration.
The engagement forms part of broader efforts to strengthen energy ties between Ghana and its neighbours.
CNR