National Coordinator for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has called on government and regulatory authorities to reconsider the recently announced increases in electricity and water tariffs, describing the adjustments as excessive and potentially burdensome for citizens. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Thursday, December 4, Mr. Vanderpuye said the...
Month: December 2025
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Gov’t engaging private sector stakeholders to review EV tax incentives – Energy Ministry
Government says it is holding ongoing engagements with private sector stakeholders to review tax incentives and the duty structure on electric vehicles (EVs), as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s transition to clean and modern transport systems. Speaking at the ERA Conference, Exhibition and EV Experience, Deputy Energy Minister Dr. Richard Gyan-Mensah said the...
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Energy Minister Welcomes Africa to Accra for REFA 2025, Highlights Ghana’s $3.4bn Clean Energy Drive
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has officially opened the 3rd Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA 2025) in Accra, welcoming delegates from across the continent and the global renewable energy community. The high-level forum brings together investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss emerging opportunities, promote investments, and strengthen strategies aimed at...
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Consumers shouldn’t pay for utility inefficiencies – ICEG criticises latest PURC tariff review.
Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG)has warned that the recent tariff hikes approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will unfairly burden ordinary Ghanaians, “leaving consumers in the dark” instead of easing their plight. The Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG), in a statement dated Wednesday, December 3, 2025, strongly criticised the...
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African Petroleum Regulators Forum adopts Nigeria as headquarters, elects Komolafe Chairman
The African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF) has unanimously adopted Nigeria as its official headquarters and also elected the Commission Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, as chairman of the Forum. Prior to the endorsement, Engineer Komolafe was interim chairman of AFRIPERF. The decision was announced at the inaugural executive committee...
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Energy Sector Budget Review By CEMSE
The 2026 budget was presented with high expectations of improved efficiency in the energy sector, reduction of debtg in the sector, and improved capital expenditure to increase access to electricity to over 99%. In addition, there were high expectations of new petroleum agreements and Power Purchase Agreements to increase future crude oil outputs and available...
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Energy Chamber Executive Chairman Joshua Narh Wins Global Industry Change Maker Award
The Executive Chairman of the Energy Chamber of Ghana, Joshua Narh, has received the lGlobal Recognition Award 2025 as an Industry Change Maker in Oil, Gas, and Energy at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) held in Accra. The event, which brought together more than 1,000 in-person delegates and attracted over 10 million virtual participants worldwide,...
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NPA honoured as Key Government Agency that Upholds National Standards
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has been honoured as the Key Government Agency that Upholds National Standards, in recognition of its commitment to safety, compliance and consumer protection within Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector. The award was presented at the 14th AGI Ghana Industry and Quality Awards held on Saturday at the Accra International Conference Centre.This...
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Energy Minister Calls for Stronger Regional Power Integration at West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit
Energy Minister John Jinapor has underscored the urgency of deepening regional power integration to secure a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy future for West Africa. Speaking at the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit in Accra, the Minister urged countries in the sub-region to transition from isolated national energy systems toward stronger interconnections and increased investment...
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PURC Announces 9.86% Increase in Electricity Tariffs, Water Tariffs up 15.92% From January 2026
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has approved upward adjustments in electricity and water tariffs, effective January 1, 2026, following the completion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO). In a statement, the Commission said the tariff decision is the outcome of months of investment hearings, stakeholder engagements and regional public consultations held nationwide as...