Business News of Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

'Petroleum Hub to make Ghana a global energy leader' - Onasis Kobby

Onasis Kobby is the Deputy CEO in charge of operations at PHDC Onasis Kobby is the Deputy CEO in charge of operations at PHDC

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Operations and Technical at the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Onasis Kobby, has urged Malaysian investors to seriously consider investing in Ghana’s Petroleum Hub project.

According to him, the project is one of Africa’s most attractive investment opportunities, offering assured returns for investors.

In his closing remarks at the PHDC Investor Breakfast Meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Onasis Kobby noted that the project aims to transform Ghana’s energy ecosystem and shape the nation’s future.

He stated that the benefits of the project are expected to be felt in sectors such as agriculture, tourism, employment, and the broader Ghanaian economy.

He presented the Petroleum Hub as the foundation for Ghana and Africa’s energy success, explaining that the Petroleum Hub project positions Ghana to become a global leader in the petroleum and petrochemical industries.

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“The Petroleum Hub is more than a development initiative — it is a catalyst for transformation. It represents a future where Ghana is not merely a participant in the global energy economy but a leader, connecting Africa to the world through energy, infrastructure, trade, and shared prosperity,” he said.

The event brought together investors and business leaders from the private and public sectors across Asia, Africa, and beyond to explore the lucrative investment opportunities within Ghana’s Petroleum Hub project.

Key highlights included an insightful presentation on the project by Abigail Abrokwa, Senior Manager of Business Development, and an interactive Q&A session, during which PHDC officials thoroughly addressed inquiries from investors and stakeholders.

SA