Eni Ghana, together with its OCTP partners – Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) – has completed a major upgrade of its Non-Associated Gas (NAG) system, boosting processing capacity from 246 to 270 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD).
Operational since August 2018, the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project has become a key contributor to Ghana’s domestic gas supply, providing around 70% of the total, mainly for electricity generation. Starting at 210 MMSCFD, OCTP has steadily increased output through phased optimizations and achieving its current milestone of 270 MMSCFD on July 13.
This recent advancement not only increases gas supply but significantly reduces Ghana’s reliance on oil-fueled power generation to a cleaner energy source, delivering both economic and environmental benefits and reinforcing the country’s commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
Currently, natural gas from OCTP powers around 34% of Ghana’s electricity, providing homes, industries and businesses with a stable and cleaner energy source. The project’s progress highlights the value of strong partnerships and sustained investment in building a resilient, diverse energy sector for sustainable national development.
Eni has been present in Ghana since 2009 with offshore hydrocarbon exploration and production activities, with an equity production of about 34,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company is the operator of the OCTP project with a 44.4% share in partnership with Vitol (35.6%) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (20%). The joint venture’s portfolio of projects also includes initiatives in the areas of training, economic diversification, access to water and sanitation and access to energy.
