Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Email Format
Oil and GasGreater Accra, Ghana501-1000 Employees
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) is a state-owned oil and gas company based in Tema, in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. It was created under PNDC Law 64 to manage the country’s exploration and production activities and began operating in 1985. Ghana's oil history stretches from onshore seepages identified in the 19th century to offshore production that started in the late 1970s, with first oil from the Jubilee field in 2010. GNPC's core remit centers on upstream exploration and production, supported by a workforce spanning technical and business disciplines to fulfill its mandate. In addition to its energy activities, the company engages in local-content and community initiatives and participates in regional industry forums to discuss gas's role in energy security and economic development.