Dr Toni Aubynn, Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), has declared 2026 as the “Year of Action” for Ghana’s Petroleum Hub project.
He said the year would see preparatory work translate into tangible activity at Jomoro in the Western Region, where the hub is to be developed.
In an interaction with the media in Accra, Dr Aubynn described 2026 as a critical milestone for the Corporation, moving from conceptualisation and stakeholder engagement to actual groundwork.
“2026 is a critical year for the Petroleum Hub. It is a year we want to see action. We want to move from talk to action, and we are very hopeful that this will happen,” he stated.
Dr Aubynn attributed the Corporation’s renewed momentum to the strong backing of President John Dramani Mahama, noting that sustained presidential support had accelerated progress.
He referenced a meeting with the President in November 2025, saying significant strides had since been made, bringing the project closer to key development milestones.
“I am confident things will happen this year because of the vision of the President. The President has been very supportive. People may not always see the support, but it has been extremely strong, and we are hopeful this is the year we move from talk to action,” he told the media.
Dr Aubynn also acknowledged the consistent support of the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor; the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah; the Deputy Minister of Energy, Mr Richard Gyan-Mensah; and other senior government officials.
“We have seen the unflinching support of our Minister, Dr John Jinapor, who is constantly seeking opportunities for the project to take off. His deputy has also been very supportive, and we are grateful to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources,” he said.
In 2025, the PHDC intensified efforts to raise awareness and deepen stakeholder understanding of the Petroleum Hub project through participation in major summits, extensive engagements, and meetings with potential investors worldwide.
With the groundwork laid last year, Dr Aubynn expressed confidence that the project was now ready for take-off, with major activities expected to commence at the Jomoro
