450,000 barrels of crude oil have been procured for power generation – Spokesperson for Energy Ministry

Spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Energy Ministry, Richmond Rockson has allayed fears of imminent power outages over the scarcity of fuel for the country’s power generation.

The Energy Minister, John Jinapor at a meeting with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy and agencies in the energy sector on Thursday, May 15 bemoaned the sector’s crisis stating that existing fuel reserves are projected to last for a mere 2.6 days.

However, Richmond Rockson has assured that the Ministry has taken steps to address the matter.

Speaking in an interview on TV3 New Day’s Big Issue, Friday, May 16, 2025, he disclosed that 450,000 barrels of light crude oil have been procured to augment the fuel shortage

He said the barrels of crude oil are expected to arrive in Ghana on Friday, May 16 or Saturday, May 17.

“As at the time the Minister was speaking, we only had less than 3 days cover for light crude oil. The update now is that we have made provision for import and we will be expecting 450,000 barrels of light crude oil between today (Friday, May 16) and tomorrow (Saturday, May 17).

“And with that people’s fear that they were going to sleep in darkness will be averted,” he stated.

During the meeting on Thursday, John Jinapor indicated that the government plans to hold discussions at the Cabinet level to devise sustainable strategies to address the ongoing challenges. These discussions are expected to explore various options, including the potential involvement of the private sector in ECG’s operations to enhance efficiency and improve revenue mobilization efforts.

Beyond the immediate fuel concerns, the Minister also shed light on the persistent issue of non-payment by public institutions for electricity consumed.

He specifically cited Ghana Water Limited, revealing that the entity has not settled its electricity bills for the past seven months, despite continuous power usage. “Ghana Water Limited has not made any payment for the past seven months to the ECG but continues to consume the power,” he disclosed.

This situation he notes, has exacerbated the financial strain on the power sector and raises broader questions about financial discipline and accountability among state agencies.

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