VIENNA, July 11 (Reuters) – The world oil market may be tighter than it appears despite a supply and demand balance pointing to a surplus, the International Energy Agency said on Friday, as refineries ramp up processing to meet summer travel demand. The IEA, which advises industrialised countries, expects global supply to rise by 2.1...
Month: July 2025
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Ghana’s Rising Power Demand Signals Urgent Need for Infrastructure Investments-2025 Energy Outlook
Accra, Ghana – July 11, 2025 — Ghana’s electricity demand is climbing steadily, driven by rapid population growth, industrial expansion, and increasing nationwide access to electricity. This trend underscores a pressing need for sustained investment in energy infrastructure, according to the Ghana Energy Outlook Report 2025. The report reveals that total electricity consumption reached 22,410...
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PHDC Welcomes Ecobank Ghana for Strategic Partnership Talks
The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) was pleased to host the leadership of Ecobank Ghana on Thursday, July 10, 2025, for a high-level courtesy visit that signals a growing partnership between the two institutions. This engagement marks a renewed commitment to collaborate on the development of Ghana’s Petroleum Hub Project a transformative initiative aimed at...
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Electricity Company of Ghana Schedules Maintenance in Volta and Greater Accra Regions
Ghana’s state power distributor, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has announced a planned maintenance exercise scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2025. The initiative, targeting sections of the Volta and Greater Accra regions, is part of ongoing efforts to enhance grid reliability and improve service delivery. In a public notice released on Saturday, July 5,...
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PIAC’s operations crippled, as gov’t withdraws direct oil revenue funding
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), the statutory body mandated to monitor petroleum revenue management, has seen its operations stall after the government scrapped its dedicated share of petroleum revenue funding. Seven months into 2025, PIAC has conducted only one regional engagement in the Ashanti Region and two oil-funded project inspections in the Northern...
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Ghana’s Star Oil Emerges as Market Leader in Petroleum Sales for First Half of 2025
ACCRA, GHANA Indigenous oil marketing company, Star Oil, has solidified its position as the top petroleum distributor in Ghana, outperforming long-standing industry leader GOIL in total product sales for the first five months of 2025. This development was revealed in the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) Performance Statistics for January to May...
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Mitsui & Co. Eyes Strategic Investment in Ghana’s Emerging Petroleum Hub
Japanese multinational trading and investment giant, Mitsui & Co. Ltd., has signaled strong interest in participating in Ghana’s ambitious Petroleum Hub development. A senior Mitsui delegation led by Junji Fukuoka, Managing Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the company’s Basic Materials Business Unit held high-level discussions with Dr. Toni Aubynn, Acting Chief Executive Officer of...
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Ghana Boosts Domestic Gas Supply in Strategic Move with ENI*
Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced a significant enhancement to the country’s natural gas output, following a new agreement with Italian energy major ENI. The deal will see ENI increase gas production by 30 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), raising total supply to 270 MMscfd starting Sunday, July 13, 2025....
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Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Policy: Energy Demand, Supply, and Investment Requirements
Ghana’s 24-hour economy policy aims to transform the nation into a round-the-clock hub for industry, commerce, and services, boosting productivity and economic growth. However, this ambitious vision depends on reliable and sustainable electricity supply. The feasibility of the program depends on electricity demand and supply, as the policy is a manufacturing-led initiative involving agro-processing and industrial parks across...
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European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate
COPENHAGEN/BRUSSELS, July 9 (Reuters) – Around 2,300 people died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the severe heatwave that ended last week, according to a rapid scientific analysis published on Wednesday. The study targeted the 10 days, ending July 2, during which large parts of Western Europe were hit by extreme heat, with temperatures...