The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has commended the leadership of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) for enhancing operational efficiency and playing a crucial role in the ongoing transformation of Ghana’s energy sector.
- The Minister for Energy and Green Transition commended BOST for its operational efficiency and contributions to the energy sector.
- Plans are underway to extend an oil pipeline from Ghana to Burkina Faso, enhancing regional fuel logistics.
- The Minister highlighted significant progress in the energy sector over the past seven months, urging continued collaboration.
Speaking during the Government Accountability Series, the Minister outlined a range of reforms and progress achieved over the past seven months, citing visible improvements at BOST and in the broader energy landscape.
“I’m beginning to see positive trends at BOST, and we are already working to ensure that we extend a pipeline from Ghana to Burkina Faso. This will position Ghana as the main hub for Burkina to off-lift petroleum products,” Mr Jinapor stated.
He applauded BOST’s Managing Director, Afetsi Awoonor, and his deputy for their exemplary leadership and dedication to operational excellence.
“BOST is working very well to improve our strategic reserves, and I commend the managing director and his team for showing strong leadership and competence,” he added.
Established in 1993, BOST is Ghana’s primary institution for oil storage and distribution. As a key player in national energy security and regional fuel logistics, its performance is considered vital to the country’s energy development agenda.
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Sector-wide achievements
The Minister went on to highlight broader progress in Ghana’s energy sector, reflecting on accomplishments made under his watch.
“As we reflect on the past seven months, I am filled with a sense of optimism for the future of our energy sector. Together, we have made significant strides, and I am proud to share our achievements,” he noted.
Mr Jinapor identified three major areas of progress:
“We have worked tirelessly to ensure a consistent and reliable energy supply for all Ghanaians. This has been a critical undertaking, and we have made considerable progress,” he said.
Secondly, he pointed to the strengthening of Ghana’s petroleum reserves, emphasising that recent government efforts were already yielding results.
“We have increased our petroleum reserves, and the results are beginning to show. We remain committed to expanding these efforts,” he stated.
Lastly, the minister highlighted ongoing reforms aimed at transparency and accountability in the energy sector.
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“We have launched a comprehensive initiative to clean up the energy sector, tackle corruption and promote transparency,” he stated.
In his concluding remarks, Mr Jinapor urged all stakeholders to maintain the momentum and work collaboratively to ensure sustainable growth in the sector.
“I am confident that we will continue to build on these achievements for a brighter energy future,” he concluded.
