Ghana’s share of Burkina Faso’s petroleum transit rises to 40% in two years

Ghana now handles approximately 40% of Burkina Faso’s petroleum transit, up from 15% two years ago, highlighting the country’s growing importance as a transit route for fuel supplies to its landlocked neighbour.

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, disclosed the development in a Facebook post following a meeting with a delegation from Burkina Faso’s national hydrocarbon company, Société Nationale Burkinabè d’Hydrocarbures (SONABHY).

The delegation, led by the company’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Forogo Patrice, paid a courtesy call on the minister to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in petroleum transportation and supply.

According to Mr Jinapor, the SONABHY delegation expressed appreciation to the Government of Ghana for its continued support in facilitating the procurement and transit of petroleum products through the country.

The delegation also called for deeper collaboration to reinforce the existing partnership and improve the movement of petroleum products between the two countries.

The increase in Ghana’s share of Burkina Faso’s petroleum transit from 15% to approximately 40% over two years points to the growing use of Ghanaian routes to transport fuel to the neighbouring country.

As a landlocked nation, Burkina Faso relies on transit corridors through neighbouring countries to access international supplies of petroleum products.

Ghana’s expanding role in this process strengthens its position in regional energy logistics and highlights the importance of cross-border cooperation in ensuring reliable fuel supplies.

The discussions between Mr Jinapor and the SONABHY delegation focused on improving coordination in petroleum transportation, strengthening supply arrangements and advancing shared energy priorities.

Both sides explored opportunities to deepen regional energy ties and improve cooperation in the movement of petroleum products.

The increased transit activity could create opportunities for Ghanaian transport operators, logistics companies and other businesses involved in petroleum distribution and related services.

Higher volumes of petroleum products passing through the country may support demand for transportation, storage, handling and other logistics services.

However, the overall economic benefits will depend on the volume of products transported, the revenue generated from associated services and the capacity of Ghana’s infrastructure to accommodate increased traffic.

Efficient coordination, reliable logistics systems and sustained cooperation between the two countries will be important in maintaining the growth of petroleum transit through Ghana.

Mr Jinapor said the meeting formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation with Burkina Faso in petroleum transportation and supply.

The engagement reflects the importance of regional partnerships in improving energy access and supporting the movement of essential supplies across West Africa.

With Ghana now accounting for a larger share of Burkina Faso’s petroleum transit, continued collaboration between the two countries could further strengthen their energy relationship and create opportunities for regional trade and logistics development.