THE GAS-TO-POWER LOOP: WHY GHANA PAYS TWICE FOR THE SAME MOLECULE
Every time a Ghanaian household switches on a light bulb, pays an electricity bill, or complains about power instability, a much deeper financial crisis unfolds behind the scenes. What appears to be a simple issue of electricity supply is, in reality, a complex chain of debt, subsidies, and institutional inefficiencies quietly draining Ghana’s energy sector. Even more concerning is that ordinary citizens may unknowingly be paying for the same energy twice - first through monthly electricity bills and again through the gradual depletion of future petroleum wealth meant to secure the country’s long-term development. Analysis of Ghana's energy supply chain reveals deep structural challenges within the gas to power sector growing debt between Ghana National Gas Limited Company (GNGLC) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) reflects a deeper structural weakness within the country’s energy financing system rather than a temporary financial setback. As of December 2025, GN...