The Minister for Energy and Green Transition has engaged the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) as part of the Ministry’s strategic planning efforts, undertaking a comprehensive review of the Corporation’s performance in 2025 and aligning priorities for 2026. The engagement focused on strengthening execution, unlocking new investment opportunities, and positioning PHDC to deliver enhanced value...
Month: January 2026
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Government Engages TUC, Utility Stakeholders on Private Sector Participation in Power Distribution
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has held a high-level engagement with the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the Public Utilities Workers’ Union (PUWU), the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), and representatives of other utility institutions to discuss private sector participation in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and NEDCo....
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Mixed reactions greet state-owned power plant initiative
By Kizito CUDJOEGovernment’s plan to build a 1,200-megawatt (MW) state-owned thermal power plant has drawn cautious approval from independent power producers, even as energy policy think-tanks warn that long-standing structural and climate risks could undermine the project’s viability if left unaddressed. Announced by the Finance Minister in the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, the...
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CEMSE Warns NPA Price Floor Undermines Competition and Harms Consumers
Accra, Ghana – January 22, 2026 – The Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE) has raised concerns over the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) petroleum price floor, arguing that the policy undermines market efficiency, stifles competition, and ultimately hurts consumers. Introduced in April 2024, the price floor sets a minimum retail price for petroleum...
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Santol Energy aligns with Star Oil on fuel price relief, signals customer loyalty scheme
Santol Energy, a wholly Ghanaian-owned oil marketing company, has expressed strong alignment with recent industry views advocating fuel price reductions, welcoming what it described as a timely and pragmatic intervention by the leadership of Star Oil as pressure mounts to translate improving macroeconomic conditions into consumer relief. Santol Energy said comments by Star Oil’s chief...
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ASEC Calls for Urgent Reform in Ghana’s Petroleum Downstream Following Star Oil’s COMAC Exit
The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has called for urgent reforms in Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector following the indefinite suspension of Star Oil Limited’s membership from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC).Star Oil, Ghana’s leading indigenous Oil Marketing Company (OMC), cited unfair representation and a failure to advocate for consumer-friendly policies, particularly the contentious...
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COPEC accuses industry of victimising Star Oil over fuel price stance
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has criticised what he describes as the unfair treatment of Star Oil Limited following the company’s advocacy for fuel price reductions during peak periods.It argues that the episode exposes fundamental weaknesses in Ghana’s petroleum pricing framework. Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, January...
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GNPC and Petrobras Commence Strategic Technical Engagement to Enhance Upstream Cooperation
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has embarked on a high-level, weeklong technical engagement with a delegation from Brazil’s national oil company, Petrobras. Spanning January 19 – 23, 2026, the visit represents a pivotal step toward deepening bilateral cooperation and fostering technical synergy between the two entities.The engagement commenced at GNPC’s Research & Technology Centre...
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Energy Minister Engages ACBF on Capacity Building and Energy Transition
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Mr John Jinapor, has held talks with the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) to explore areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening capacity in Ghana’s energy sector. ACBF, a specialised agency of the African Union with a membership of more than 40 countries, is one of Africa’s leading institutions...
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Star Oil Suspends COMAC Membership Over Price Floor Dispute
Star Oil Limited has announced the suspension of its membership of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) with immediate effect, citing concerns over what it describes as unfair representation of its views within the Chamber. In a formal letter by the CEO of star oil Philip Tieku addressed to the Chief Executive of COMAC,...