Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago are exploring fresh investment opportunities and ways to expand cooperation in the oil and gas sector as the two countries seek to deepen their longstanding bilateral relations.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa held discussions with his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, Sean S.M. Sobers during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda.
The meeting focused on attracting new investments and expanding existing partnerships in the energy sector, building on decades of cooperation between the two countries.
Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago have pursued energy cooperation for several years, with the Caribbean nation offering its extensive oil and gas experience to support Ghana’s development of the sector.
In 2016, the two countries signed oil and gas cooperation agreements during a visit by then Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley. The discussions centred on technical assistance, gas infrastructure development, local-content capacity and opportunities to add value to Ghana’s natural gas resources.
Trinidad and Tobago also explored supporting the expansion of Ghana’s gas infrastructure, including the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant and the distribution of gas to the eastern corridor. The country’s National Gas Company has subsequently provided equipment and technical support for Ghana’s gas distribution infrastructure.
In 2024, the two countries renewed discussions on energy collaboration, with Trinidad and Tobago’s Phoenix Park Gas Processors involved in a proposed gas-related initiative in Ghana.
The renewed discussions come as Ghana seeks to attract investment and technical expertise to strengthen its energy industry, while Trinidad and Tobago looks to extend its experience in gas processing and energy development to new markets.
As part of efforts to deepen diplomatic and economic ties, Ghana is expected to commission its new High Commission in Trinidad and Tobago next year. William Anani Abotsi is expected to become the country’s first High Commissioner to the Caribbean nation.
The mission is expected to provide a platform for strengthening diplomatic engagement, promoting trade and investment, and facilitating cooperation between businesses and government institutions.
Beyond its bilateral engagements, Ghana used its participation at the Commonwealth meeting to advance Africa’s interests in global governance, including reforms to the United Nations and international financial architecture, climate justice, artificial intelligence regulation, resource sovereignty, reparatory justice and conflict resolution.
The renewed engagement with Trinidad and Tobago reflects Ghana’s broader effort to strengthen strategic partnerships, attract investment and expand cooperation in sectors that can support economic growth.
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