The Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of Ghana are poised to deepen their longstanding diplomatic ties through renewed collaboration in the energy sector, following a meeting between His Excellency Paskal A.B. Rois, the Indonesian Honorary Consul to Ghana, and Ghana’s Minister for Energy, John Abdulai Jinapor, in Accra.

The courtesy call, which took place at the Ministry of Energy, brought together senior officials including Mr. Solomon Adjetey, Chief Director at the Ministry; Mr. Isaac Nyarko Biney, Director of PPBME; and Ms. Vanessa Gifty Howusu, Secretary to the Honorary Consul.

Congratulating Jinapor on his appointment, H.E. Rois reiterated Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Ghana, particularly in the energy sector. He stressed the importance of building on the shared post-independence history between the two nations to advance mutual development.

Among the key proposals presented by H.E. Rois was the potential development of renewable energy plants in Ghana, with a projected capacity ranging between 500 and 2,000 megawatts (MW). The plants, he said, would serve as a crucial backup to Ghana’s national energy grid while enhancing energy reliability.

In addition, the Honorary Consul outlined broader trade and investment opportunities available through Indonesian partnerships, including a strong focus on capacity building. He introduced the Indonesian government’s Knowledge Building Scholarship (KNB) and other technical training schemes aimed at developing human capital within Ghana’s energy institutions.

A notable proposal tabled during the meeting was Indonesia’s plan to establish a state-of-the-art oil refinery in Ghana to boost local oil production and processing capabilities. H.E. Rois also reaffirmed Indonesia’s interest in securing oil exploration blocks in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector, which he described as a gateway to impactful cooperation.

He further highlighted Indonesia’s innovative energy technology, including a system that uses water as a renewable energy source capable of long-term reuse. Other offerings from Indonesia include the supply of solar power plants and cost-effective solar street lighting to support Ghana’s energy access and sustainability goals.

"The government of Indonesia is ready to support Ghana across all sectors, especially energy," H.E. Rois said, expressing optimism about the growing bilateral momentum.

Responding to the proposals, Jinapor welcomed the initiative and praised the proactive efforts of H.E. Rois. The Minister expressed Ghana’s keen interest in developing partnerships in several key areas, including renewable energy, solar and thermal power, innovative water-based technologies, and upstream petroleum development.

He described the discussions as timely and aligned with Ghana’s vision for energy independence and sustainability. “These are important proposals that require thorough consideration. I would appreciate a detailed communiqué on all the areas highlighted so that we can move forward with specific actions,” Jinapor stated.