Ghana’s oil industry has experienced a notable surge, with crude output and income climbing in the first half of 2024.
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) reported that oil revenues totaled $840.7 million between January and June 2024, a 55.6% increase from $540 million in the same timeframe in 2023.
This figure represents the highest six-month revenue Ghana has recorded since starting commercial oil extraction in 2010.
The report credits the revenue growth to a 10% rise in production, largely driven by the new Jubilee South East well going operational.
PIAC Chairman Constantine Kudzedzi highlighted that production had exceeded last year’s first-half levels and expected continued expansion through the end of the year.
“If this trend continues, 2024 could mark a stronger production year compared to 2023,” he said.
The 2024 Semi-Annual Report from PIAC sheds light on production levels, crude liftings, total state revenues, and allocations for government expenditure.
Additionally, it examines the utilization of the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) and assesses how reserves in Ghana’s Petroleum Funds, such as the Ghana Stabilisation Fund and Ghana Heritage Fund, are managed.
The report outlines key challenges in handling petroleum revenues and provides policy suggestions to promote effective and responsible use of oil income.