The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has moved to reinforce public confidence in its Saltpond Decommissioning Project, reaffirming its commitment to regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship and sustained community engagement. At a high-level meeting held at Petroleum House with traditional authorities from the Nkusukum Traditional Area, GNPC management sought to clarify the status of ongoing works...
Day: February 18, 2026
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PIAC Chairman Urges Stronger Safeguards and Transparency in Ghana Heritage Fund Debate
The Chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Richard Ellimah, has called for stronger safeguards, broader stakeholder engagement and enhanced transparency as debate intensifies over government plans for Ghana Heritage Fund access. Speaking at a Technical Roundtable on proposed amendments to the petroleum revenue management framework, Mr. Ellimah emphasised that decisions surrounding the...
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Beyond the Pump: The Hidden Financial Forces Shaping Ghana’s Downstream Petroleum Market
Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector often appears simple from a distance. The assumption is straightforward: import refined fuel, set prices and sell at the pump.In reality, however, the Ghana downstream petroleum sector is shaped by far more complex forces that determine who thrives, who struggles and who quietly exits the market.Beneath the visible competition of fuel...
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EU Scientific Advisory Board Urges Major Climate Spending Boost as Extreme Weather Costs Soar
The European Union must significantly increase climate spending to accelerate its shift away from hydrocarbons, according to a new warning from the European Union Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change.The advisory body argues that Europe’s status as the fastest-warming continent underscores the urgency of deeper mitigation and adaptation measures. With the growing frequency of extreme...