“When standards work, systems work. And when systems work, lives are protected.” That was the message from Acting Executive Secretary Ms. Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie as the Energy Commission strengthened regulatory oversight of the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, and use of electrical wiring cables and accessories under the Electrical Wiring Cables and Accessories Regulations, 2023 (L.I....
Day: February 26, 2026
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The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Jinapor, has commissioned a new meter manufacturing facility established by MBH Power Ghana Ltd. in Tema, reaffirming government’s commitment to localising the production of electricity meters.
The state-of-the-art facility has an annual production capacity of 750,000 smart meters and is expected to significantly reduce Ghana’s reliance on imported meters. The initiative aligns with government’s strategic objective to ensure that all electricity meters used in the country are sourced locally. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Dr. Jinapor underscored the critical role metering...
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Government Reaffirms 1,200MW State-Owned Power Plant to Cut Energy Costs
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to construct a 1,200MW state-owned power plant as part of Ghana’s renewed Gas-to-Power transformation policy aimed at stabilizing the energy sector and conserving foreign exchange.Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson made the announcement in the Parliament of Ghana, stressing that the large-scale power project remains central to government’s strategy to reposition...
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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced a major ECG infrastructure upgrade in Adenta aimed at improving power supply quality and reliability for residents and businesses in the Greater Accra Region.
The project, which is already underway, seeks to address persistent erratic supply in the enclave caused by rising electricity demand that has stretched existing infrastructure beyond its capacity. During a media inspection tour of the project site, Acting General Manager of Accra Subtransmission, Ing. Emmanuel Addo, explained that the initiative is designed to significantly enhance...
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CSOs push for fast-tracking of Atuabo Gas Phase II Project
Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Ghana’s energy sector are urging government to expedite the construction of a second Gas Processing Plant at Atuabo, warning that swift action is crucial to sustaining power generation and strengthening the country’s energy security. The call follows a familiarisation tour of the existing Atuabo Gas Processing Plant in the Western...
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We are now consuming more power than projected – PURC BossSource: Myjoyonline.com
The Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shaffic Suleman, says Ghana’s electricity demand is rising far beyond official projections, driven by economic stability and growing consumer confidence.Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, he revealed that consumption growth has overtaken the expected annual targets. “We are now consuming more power...
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Pump prices set to rise again with petrol up 3.59%, diesel 1.52% in March window
Consumers should brace for higher fuel costs in the first pricing window of March 2026, as petroleum prices are expected to increase marginally at the pumps. According to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), “Petroleum prices beginning the 1st window of March 2026, are expected to see some marginal increments across the pumps.” COPEC projects...
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Nigeria To Begin Exporting New Light Crude Grade Cawthorne From March, Boosting National Oil Output
Nigeria is set to start exporting a new light, sweet crude grade named Cawthorne in March, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) announced, marking a strategic step to increase theCorporation (NNPC) announced, marking a strategic step to increase the country’s crude production and strengthen its position in the global oil market. The move comes amid...