Strengthening Regional Energy Ties—Ghana’s BOST and Energy Ministry Forge New Partnerships with Burkina Faso

In a significant step toward deepening regional cooperation, Ghana’s Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor,

and the Managing Director of Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST), Afetsi Awoonor, recently held high-level discussions with their Burkinabé counterparts to advance fuel export collaboration. This meeting follows President John Dramani Mahama’s diplomatic visit to Burkina Faso, underscoring a renewed commitment to strengthening cross-border energy partnerships and ensuring long-term energy security in West Africa.

These engagements are part of a broader regional outreach initiative led by President Mahama to enhance diplomatic and trade relations between Ghana, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Amid rising tensions over regional integration and trade policies, Ghana is actively positioning itself as a reliable economic and energy partner within West Africa.

At the heart of the Ghana-Burkina discussions was an agreement to boost the supply of petroleum products and electricity from Ghana to Burkina Faso. As landlocked neighbors dependent on stable energy provisions for economic growth, both countries are exploring strategic collaborations to enhance energy, resilience and optimize resource distribution across the sub-region.

A key stop on the delegation’s itinerary was the Bolgatanga BOST Depot, a crucial storage and distribution hub for petroleum products in Ghana’s northern corridor. The visit provided an opportunity to assess the depot’s capacity to support increased exports to Burkina Faso and strengthen infrastructure for smoother energy trade. Discussions at the depot focused on reinforcing logistical frameworks, streamlining regulatory processes, and improving fuel transportation efficiency across the border.

This latest push for deeper energy cooperation builds on Ghana’s long-standing role as a dependable energy partner for its Sahelian neighbors. By fortifying fuel supply mechanisms and expanding electricity distribution channels, both nations stand to benefit from a more secure and interconnected energy landscape. With President Mahama’s diplomatic efforts gaining momentum within ECOWAS and the AES, Ghana’s strategic positioning as a regional energy hub is becoming increasingly vital. The ongoing engagements between the Energy Ministry, BOST, and Burkina Faso’s leadership are expected to yield significant economic and developmental benefits for both countries.