Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has issued an urgent appeal for GH₵1.1 billion in funding to secure liquid fuel for power generation, warning that current fuel reserves will last only 2.6 days.
The ministry’s call for immediate financial support comes amid a wider GH₵2 billion monthly deficit plaguing the energy sector. Much of the shortfall has been attributed to the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) chronic revenue collection challenges.
Speaking before the Parliamentary Energy Committee on Thursday, May 15, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor painted a dire picture of the sector’s operational capacity.
“The fuel we have on hand will last just 2.6 days. While additional fuel has been ordered, these purchases require payment,” he said. “Some of it was obtained on credit, and we are working with the Ministry of Finance to settle outstanding payments—but the ministry itself is under financial pressure.”
Jinapor added that Cabinet discussions would explore long-term solutions, including bringing private sector partners into ECG’s operations to improve efficiency and revenue mobilisation.
The Minister also highlighted an alarming trend of non-payment by public institutions, pointing specifically to Ghana Water Limited, which he revealed has not paid its electricity bills for the past seven months.
“Despite consuming power, Ghana Water Limited has not made any payments to ECG during that time,” he stated.
The fuel crisis and mounting unpaid electricity bills have sparked broader concerns over the financial sustainability of Ghana’s power sector. Without urgent reforms and reliable funding, both power generation and national grid stability remain at risk.
