Mannschaft Engineering Signs MoU with PHDC

August 15, 2025

Mannschaft Engineering and Infrastructure Systems Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation to support the development of Ghana’s Petroleum and Petrochemicals Hub.

On 12th August 2025, Mannschaft Engineering and Infrastructure Systems Ltd entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation. This partnership aims to support the development of Ghana’s Petroleum and Petrochemical Hub in Jomoro in the Western Region of Ghana.

Under this collaboration, Mannschaft will provide financial, technical, and logistical support enabling the project’s commencement.

Key Highlights

• MoU signed: 12th August 2025

• GH¢150 million investment toward crop compensation

• GH¢ 80 million investment toward resettlement of communities

• GH¢ 70 million investment into all other activities detailed in Phase One

• Partnership strengthens PHDC’s mandate

• Supports planning, resettlement, and early construction

• Contributes to national energy security and industrial growth

Partnership Details

The Petroleum Hub project involves large-scale energy and industrial infrastructure. PHDC is leading the development of the hub under the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation Act, 2020 (Act 1053).

Mannschaft Engineering will play a major role in:

• Funding compensation for affected crop owners

• Assisting with community resettlement

• Providing logistical and technical support for construction

• Working with stakeholders to help begin Phase One

This support is expected to speed up early-stage activities and help Ghana become a leading energy and petrochemical center in West Africa.

Leadership Statements

Mannschaft CEO

Mr. Maxwell Adu, CEO of Mannschaft Engineering, expressed the company’s pride in supporting a transformative national project that strengthens Ghana’s energy sector while promoting social and economic progress. He reaffirmed Mannschaft’s commitment to leveraging its expertise in engineering and logistics to ensure the successful delivery of Phase One.

PHDC CEO

Dr. Toni Aubynn, CEO of PHDC, described the MoU signing as a key milestone toward securing fair compensation for affected communities, expediting construction, and ensuring the delivery of world-class engineering and logistical services for the project.

About the Petroleum Hub Project

Valued at US$60 billion, the Petroleum Hub Project is one of Ghana’s most ambitious industrial initiatives, designed to transform Jomoro into a world-class energy and petrochemical hub. It will drive investment, job creation, and sustainable economic growth.

The project includes:

• Three refineries with a total capacity of 900,000 barrels per stream day (BPSD)

• Five petrochemical plants with a combined capacity of 90,000 BPSD

• Modern storage facilities with 10 million cubic meters total capacity

• Two state-of-the-art jetties for import and export operations

Once operational, the hub will position Ghana as a premier petroleum and petrochemical center in Africa, enhancing regional energy security and promoting industrial competitiveness.

About PHDC

The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) was established under the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation Act, 2020 (Act 1053) to lead the development of a world-class petroleum and petrochemical hub in Ghana. The hub is intended to serve the energy needs of the West African sub-region and the broader continent to promote innovation, industrial growth, and job creation.

PHDC aims to promote innovation, research, and strategic infrastructure development to meet Africa’s growing demand for petroleum products and services.