South Africa is far off course on multiple energy milestones, from keeping the lights on today to building the cleaner power system promised for 2030. A review of official targets and real-world delivery shows the country missing by a wide margin on electricity capacity, renewable buildout, and emissions goals even as Eskom rushes out new...
Month: August 2025
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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commissioned a new 33 kV sub-transmission feeder to receive increased capacity from an upgraded 50/66 MVA transformer of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo).
This milestone, which saw the new feeder being energised on August 24, 2025, to serve Obuasi and its environs, follows months of supply challenges after a fire outbreak damaged GRIDCo’s transformer supplying the Obuasi Bulk Supply Point (BSP). This means the power supply was disrupted for thousands of homes and businesses in Obuasi in the...
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Both Driving and Derailing Decarbonization
Will Artificial Intelligence be the downfall of the clean energy transition, or the catalyst that makes it possible? The answer is complicated, and somehow contains a bit of both. Training the large language models that power AI is incredibly energy-intensive, and as models like ChatGPT and DeepSeek become increasingly complex, each individual query can rack...
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Energy Minister Engages Stakeholders on Draft NPA Bill
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has led a stakeholder engagement session on the draft National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Bill, which seeks to repeal the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691), as amended by Act 913 of 2016. The draft legislation is designed to reform Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector by strengthening...
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Ghana Energy Awards Sets New Date for Media Launch and Nominations Opening
The organizers of the Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) have confirmed Tuesday, 9th September 2025 as the new date for the Media Launch and official Opening of Nominations for the 9th edition of the prestigious awards scheme. This year’s launch will unveil the theme for the 2025 Awards, along with details of the award categories and...
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Ghana’s Kenneth Majdoub Joins Global Youth on “Icebreaker of Knowledge” Expedition to the North Pole
Murmansk, Russia Fourteen-year-old Kenneth Majdoub proudly represented Ghana on the sixth Icebreaker of Knowledge international scientific and educational expedition to the geographic North Pole. He was among 66 outstanding students from 21 countries who spent 10 days aboard the 50 Let Pobedy nuclear icebreaker, combining science, exploration, and cultural exchange. For Kenneth, the youngest Ghanaian...
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Star Oil Revises Fuel Prices Effective August 25
Star Oil has announced new fuel prices, which took effect from 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025. Under the revised pricing, Super now sells at GH¢12.77 per litre, up from the previous rate, although some outlets are expected to retail at GH¢11.97m. Diesel has been reduced to GH¢13.45 per litre, with certain stations pricing...
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Ukraine drone hits Russian nuclear plant, sparks huge fire at Novatek’s Ust-Luga terminalBy Guy Faulconbridge and Lidia Kelly
A view shows the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, as seen from the town of Kurchatov in the Kursk region, Russia, March 19, 2025. REUTERS/Shamil… Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Read MOSCOW, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia on Sunday, forcing a sharp...
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Energy Minister Meets New WAPCo Managing Director to Strengthen Collaboration
Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has met with a delegation from the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo), led by the company’s new Managing Director, Mr. Abiodun Bodunrin. He takes over from Ms. Michelle Burket, who previously held the role. Discussions during the meeting centered on areas of mutual interest, particularly...
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The Global Push for a Just Transition in Energy Jobs
For years, energy workers from the fossil fuel sector have been growing increasingly concerned about their future working in the sector. As many countries invest heavily in renewable energy, in a bid to decrease dependence on oil, gas, and coal, many traditional energy jobs are disappearing. However, the knowledge and experience that workers in this...