The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced plans to establish a dedicated online portal for the publication of all Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), as part of a broader push to deepen transparency and accountability within the country’s energy sector. According to the Minister, the initiative forms a central pillar of...
Day: March 19, 2026
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Government has no room to cushion fuel prices —Kwadwo Poku
Energy analyst and Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Policies and Research, Kwadwo Poku, says the government currently has limited capacity to ease the burden of rising fuel prices, citing IMF restrictions and a significant revenue shortfall.Speaking on The AM Show, on joy news TV, Mr Poku said while public frustration is understandable, the...
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ASEC Calls for Removal of One-Cedi Fuel Levy to Ease Burden on Ghanaians
The Executive Director of the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC), Justice Ohene-Akoto, has called for the removal of the one-cedi fuel levy on petroleum products, saying it places an unnecessary burden on ordinary Ghanaians.Speaking to Fritz Delanyo Amegashie on Asaase radio’s Big Bulletin, Ohene-Akoto argued that the government cannot rely on taxes alone to solve...
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PHDC Gains Government Backing, Investor Interest One Year After Aubynn Appointment
The Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Toni Aubynn, has marked one year in office, highlighting significant progress in stakeholder engagement, government support, and investor interest in the country’s flagship Petroleum Hub project. In a reflective statement, Dr Aubynn recounted his first day at the Corporation’s offices at 335 Place, where...