The first cargo of Nigerian gasoline produced at the Dangote refinery has reportedly arrived at its destination in the United States. Reuters, citing unnamed sources in the know and ship-tracking data, said the gasoline cargo was arranged by Sunoco and commodity trader Vitol. VesselFinder reported that Gemini Pearl, a Panama-flagged oil product carrier, was currently...
Month: September 2025
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The Ghana Fuel Price Trap: Why Oil-Rich Doesnât Mean Cheap Fuel Prices
Yakubu Adam, Graduate Student (Energy and Environmental Policy, Joseph Biden Jr. School of Public Policy & Administration, University of Delaware) Every Ghanaian at a fuel pump in recent months has asked the same question: why is fuel so expensive in an oil-producing country? The frustration is palpable for drivers, business owners, and households. We are...
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Germany Unveils Long-Lasting Salt-Air Battery for Clean Energy Storage
German engineers have developed a groundbreaking salt-and-air battery capable of lasting for decades while storing renewable power without relying on lithium or harmful metals. This innovation directly addresses one of the green transitionâs toughest challenges: storing solar and wind energy during periods when the sun isnât shining and the wind isnât blowing. The technology relies...
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Ghana, Eni and OCTP Partners Ink Energy Pact to Expand Oil, Gas and Sustainability Initiatives
Ghana has signed a landmark Memorandum of Intent with Eni and its Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) partners â Vitol and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) â to scale up oil and gas production while accelerating sustainable energy development. The signing ceremony, held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra during Africa Oil Week, was...
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Mahama Announces GNPC to Drill Two New Exploration Wells by 2026
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and its exploration subsidiary, Explorco, are on course to drill two new exploration wells before the close of the third quarter of 2026.Speaking at the Africa Oil Week in Accra, the President reiterated his governmentâs resolve to work closely with both current...
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Ghana Calls for Just Energy Transition at APPO CEOs Forum
Delivering opening remarks on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Ghanaâs delegation set the tone for the 7th African Petroleum Producersâ Organization (APPO) National Oil Companies CEOs Forum held in Accra. The address underscored APPOâs role as a critical platform for collaboration among Africaâs national oil companies, ensuring the continentâs voice and priorities are firmly...
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Star Oil emerged as the đđđŹđ đđđŤđđ˘đđ˘đŠđđđ˘đ§đ đđđ at this yearâs Petfun Games, sweeping an impressive 4 trophies, 2 medals and 2 special awards! đĽđĽđĽđĽ We are proud to say that we are not only Ghanaâs largest petroleum company, but also the champions of fun, teamwork, and sportsmanship. đŞđ At Star Oil, we fuel excellence...
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GNPC Launches 40th Anniversary Celebrations with Presidential Gala at Jubilee House
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has kicked off its 40th anniversary celebrations with a Presidential Gala Dinner at the Jubilee House, Accra, under the theme âFrom Resource to Reality: 40 Years of Impact and Innovation.âThe prestigious event brought together dignitaries from across Africaâs energy landscape, including delegates attending the 7th African Petroleum Producersâ Organization...
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7th APPO NOCs Meeting in Accra Fosters Continental Cooperation
Accra, Ghana, hosted the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) National Oil Companies (NOCs) Meeting, reinforcing the country’s growing influence in Africa’s energy sector. The two-day summit, held from September 14 to 15, brought together CEOs and senior officials from 19 African oil-producing nations, including all 18 APPO member countries. The gathering was hosted by...
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GNPC Boss Kwame Ntow Amoah Named Chairman of APPO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Kwame Ntow Amoah, has assumed the role of Chairman of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), marking a new chapter for Ghanaâs leadership in Africaâs energy sector. His appointment was confirmed at the 7th APPO National Oil Companies CEOs Meeting in Accra on Monday,...