Month: December 2025

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Leveraging Petrobras Expertise: GNPC Drives Technology Transfer and Sector Growth at OTC Brazil 2025

Leveraging Petrobras Expertise: GNPC Drives Technology Transfer and Sector Growth at OTC Brazil 2025

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has recently taken a significant step in strengthening its international partnerships, technical cooperation, and upstream investment opportunities for Ghana through its engagement at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Brasil in Rio de Janeiro. Building upon its successful presence at OTC in Houston earlier in the year, GNPC’s participation in...

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Youth Take Centre Stage in Advancing West Africa’s Energy Future

Youth Take Centre Stage in Advancing West Africa’s Energy Future

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, joined young innovators and industry leaders at the Youth Energy Summit (YES!) 2025, held alongside the West Africa Energy Summit. He served as Special Guest of HonourThe event showcased the passion, ingenuity, and determination of young people who are already...

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U.S. seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker for suspected oil theft.

U.S. seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker for suspected oil theft.

The United States Coast Guard, in a joint operation with the U.S. Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, following intelligence reports linking the vessel to crude oil theft and piracy. The United States Coast Guard, in a joint operation with the U.S. Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, following intelligence reports linking the...

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Crackdown on black market dealers hurting forex market – COPEC’s Duncan Amoah

Crackdown on black market dealers hurting forex market – COPEC’s Duncan Amoah

Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, says the state must rethink its sudden crackdown on black market forex dealers because the action is already distorting rates and hindering efforts to stabilise fuel prices. He said the task force swoops are creating unintended shocks. Speaking on PM Express Business Edition, he...

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Fuel prices set to drop for Christmas – Oil Marketers Board Chair assures

Fuel prices set to drop for Christmas – Oil Marketers Board Chair assures

Board Chairman of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Gabriel Kumi, says Ghanaians should expect cheaper fuel this Christmas as global product prices continue to fal He says the indicators already point to clear reductions across petrol, diesel and LPG, and consumers will feel the relief from mid-December. Speaking on PM Express Business Edition, he...

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ACEP Fellow Says Victimisation Concerns Hindering Youth Whistleblowing Efforts

ACEP Fellow Says Victimisation Concerns Hindering Youth Whistleblowing Efforts

Fiscal Accountability Fellow at the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Maltiti Mohammed, has raised concerns over the growing reluctance of young professionals in Ghana’s energy sector to report suspected financial irregularities or impropriety due to fears of victimisation and job insecurity. Speaking during the NorvanReports, Economic Governance Platform (EGP) and Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC)...

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Dangote receives second Ghana crude cargo — Report

Dangote receives second Ghana crude cargo — Report

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken delivery of its second-ever crude cargo from Ghana, a move that coincides with a sharp reduction in its purchases from Europe as the plant adjusts its slate ahead of major maintenance. Industry tracking data showed that the latest shipment, carrying Ghana’s Sankofa grade, arrived in November, the second time...

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Industry Titans Gather as NPA Hosts 2025 Downstream CEOs Breakfast Forum.

Industry Titans Gather as NPA Hosts 2025 Downstream CEOs Breakfast Forum.

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA), in collaboration with the chamber of oil marketing companies (COMAC), the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), and other leading industry stakeholders, convened the 2025 Downstream CEOs Breakfast Meeting today. The event brought together chief executives and top decision-makers to deliberate on the evolving landscape of Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector....

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KNUST, Yinson and Petroleum Commission inaugurate Ghana’s first Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Lab

KNUST, Yinson and Petroleum Commission inaugurate Ghana’s first Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Lab

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Yinson Production West Africa Limited (Yinson), and the Petroleum Commission (PC) have commissioned the Net-Zero Carbon Emission Lab (NCEL), Ghana’s first specialised centre dedicated to scientific carbon measurement, emissions modelling, advanced decarbonisation research and industry-focused training. The lab, situated at the College of Engineering, forms part...