TTU champions energy transition in oil and gas sector

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY

The Department of Oil and Natural Gas Engineering at Takoradi Technical University (TTU), in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) TTU Chapter, has organised a forum on energy transition in the oil and gas industry. It was themed ‘Leveraging technology for sustainable operations’.

The event provided a vital platform for students to explore the role of emerging technologies in guiding the oil and gas industry toward more sustainable and environmentally responsible practices.

Designed to bridge academic learning with real-world challenges, the forum featured expert presentations and interactive discussions that enhanced students’ understanding of innovative sustainability solutions and fostered critical thinking on the future of energy.

University leadership speaks

Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun, Vice Chancellor-TTU, reaffirmed the university’s strong commitment to supporting Ghana’s energy transition.

He highlighted TTU’s strategic investment in cutting-edge research, particularly in renewable energy technologies, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and sustainable resource management.

“Our university is committed to supporting this transition through research. We are investing in cutting-edge studies on renewable energy technologies, carbon capture & storage and sustainable resource management,” he said.

“In the area of talent development, we aim to equip students with knowledge and skills needed to lead the energy transition.”

Departmental Research Focus

Dr. Joseph Sekyi Ansah, Head-Department of Oil and Natural Gas Engineering,TTU, emphasised the department’s focus on research-driven solutions to sustainability challenges in oil and gas operations.

He pointed to ongoing projects in Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), waste repurposing and resource optimisation.

“Our department is actively engaged with research and development in this critical area. We are working on innovations in CCUS and exploring raw materials to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of carbon capture,” he noted.

Industry perspective

Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-Petroleum Commission, in an address read for her advocated for inclusive approaches to the energy transition.

She stressed the need to balance environmental goals with economic stability and job protection.

“While we embrace technology, we must ensure that the energy transition is just and inclusive. Ghana’s economy remains heavily reliant on oil and gas revenues. As we move toward lower-carbon operations, we must also safeguard jobs, attract new investments and promote local content,” she emphasised.

A platform for learning and innovation

The forum reinforced TTU’s role as a hub of knowledge, innovation and sustainability in Ghana’s energy sector. It also served as an invaluable opportunity for students to engage with industry leaders, gain practical insights and better understand the evolving landscape at the intersection of technology and sustainable development.

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