Ghana, Nigeria in talks over energy swap arrangement

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has disclosed that a barter deal between Ghana and Nigeria is in the pipeline.

He explained that under the arrangement, Nigeria will supply Ghana with gas, while Ghana will generate power and export electricity back to Nigeria.

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According to the minister, the deal is expected to strengthen regional energy security and deepen integration across West Africa.

“We believe we can work together. Ghana takes gas from Nigeria, generates power, and re-exports it. We are in discussions to see if we can create a barter arrangement where we take their gas, convert it into power, and supply electricity back to Nigeria in the spirit of West African cooperation,” he explained.

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Jinapor noted that Ghana already supplies electricity to Togo, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin, underscoring the country’s role in regional integration.

He added that Ghana’s nuclear energy program remains a top priority as part of efforts to build a reliable base-load supply for the subregion.

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