2026 is the 'Year of Action' for Petroleum Hub project - Dr Aubynn

The Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Dr Toni Aubynn, has declared 2026 as “the year of action” for the Petroleum Hub.

According to Dr Aubynn, 2026 is the year when the hard work invested in the project over the years will translate into tangible, on-site action in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region.

He stated that this year represents a critical milestone for the Corporation, as it shifts focus to actual groundwork in Jomoro.

“2026 is a critical year for the Petroleum Hub. It’s 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 said.

Dr Aubynn attributed the Corporation’s confidence to the strong support provided by the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, in advancing the project.

He referenced a meeting with President John Dramani Mahama in November 2025, noting that significant progress has been made since that engagement, bringing the Corporation closer to major milestones in developing the project.

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“I am confident things will happen this year thanks to the vision of the President. The President has been very supportive. People may not see the open support he gives us, but he has been extremely supportive. We are very hopeful that this is the year we move from talk to action,” he told PHDC media.

Dr Aubynn also highlighted the consistent and impactful support from the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor; the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Deputy Energy Minister, Richard Gyan-Mensah and other senior government officials.

“We have also seen the unflinching support of our Minister, Hon. Dr. John Jinapor. He has been very supportive and is always seeking opportunities for the project to take off. His deputy has also been very supportive. We are grateful to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah,” he said.

In 2025, the PHDC, under Dr Toni Aubynn’s leadership, embarked on a vigorous campaign to raise visibility and deepen stakeholders’ understanding of this ambitious project.

The campaign included participation in key summits and conferences, extensive engagement with various stakeholders, and meetings with investors across the globe.

Having laid a strong foundation in 2025, Dr Aubynn is now confident that the project is ready for takeoff, with major activities expected at the Jomoro site this year.

SA