Let’s really think about this: Today, Africa contributes less than 5% of the world’s energy-related emissions, despite being home to 19% of Earth’s population. By 2060, the continent’s population is expected to reach 28% of the global total. But guess what? In that same timeframe, its share of energy-related emissions is projected to remain a...
Day: January 13, 2026
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IPGs Applaud Government for Settling Legacy Power Sector Arrears
The Independent Power Generators (IPGs) of Ghana have formally commended the Government of Ghana for settling a significant portion of the long-standing arrears owed to power generation companies in the country.In a statement, the IPGs acknowledged the efforts of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, describing the payments—made in...
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IES Hails $1.47bn Energy Debt Clearance, Urges Reforms to Prevent Relapse
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has commended government for settling US$1.47 billion in energy sector arrears during the 2025 fiscal year, describing the intervention as a decisive step that has stabilised Ghana’s power system and averted a potential grid collapse. In a statement dated January 12, 2026, the energy policy think tank said the...
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Benin Offshore Oil Production Resumes After Three Decades
Oil production offshore Benin, Nigeria’s neighbor to the west, is set to begin by the end of January, the field operator said on Monday in what would be the first oil from the redeveloped field after it was shut down in 1998. Akrake Petroleum expects to start production at the Seme Field in Block 1...
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AA Rano Unveils Nigeria’s First Fully Automated, Unmanned Fuel Stations
Rano Nigeria, a leading downstream petroleum marketing company, has unveiled Nigeria’s first fully automated and unmanned fuel stations, signalling a major step in the digital transformation of Nigeria’s fuel retail sector. The initiative is part of a strategic partnership with Nigerian technology firm Petrosoft Limited, which specialises in downstream oil and gas management systems. Under...