OCTP partners boost gas processing capacity to 270MMSCFD

Eni Ghana and its Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) partners—Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd. (Vitol) and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)—have completed a significant upgrade of their Non-Associated Gas (NAG) processing system, increasing capacity from 246 million to 270 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD).

The milestone, achieved on July 13, marks another critical step in efforts to enhance Ghana’s energy security and reduce reliance on oil-fuelled power generation.

Operational since August 2018, the OCTP project has grown to become a cornerstone of Ghana’s domestic gas supply, currently accounting for approximately 70 percent of total gas consumed—primarily for electricity generation. Beginning with an output of 210 MMSCFD, the project has undergone several phased optimisations, culminating in this latest capacity increase.

Natural gas from OCTP currently powers about 34 percent of the country’s electricity needs, offering households, industries and businesses a more stable and environmentally sustainable energy source. The shift from liquid fuels to gas is delivering significant economic and environmental benefits, reinforcing Ghana’s broader commitment to a cleaner energy future.

The OCTP project is operated by Eni Ghana (44.4%) in partnership with Vitol (35.6%) and GNPC (20%). Eni has been active in Ghana since 2009 and has an equity production of approximately 34,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

Beyond its core operations, the OCTP joint venture has supported initiatives in training, economic diversification, water and sanitation, and access to energy—underscoring the partners’ contribution to long-term national development.

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