The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured Parliament that Ghana is making steady progress toward establishing a nuclear power plant as part of efforts to strengthen long-term energy security.The Minister gave the update when he appeared before the Government Assurances Committee of Parliament on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to...
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EV charging stations must get Energy Commission approval – Jinapor
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has outlined regulatory measures to manage the growing impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on Ghana’s power grid, following the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) approval of a dedicated electricity tariff for public EV charging. The approved tariff of GH¢2.016 per kilowatt-hour, effective April 1, marks a...
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Jinapor Calls for Stable Policies to Boost Energy Investment at Powering Africa Summit
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has underscored the need for stable policy frameworks and improved risk management to enhance investor confidence in Africa’s energy sector. Speaking as a panelist at the Powering Africa Summit 2026, Dr. Jinapor highlighted the critical role governments must play in addressing investment risks and creating...
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Star Oil versus Goil: The price war beyond missile strikes in Middle East
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, triggered by coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran in late February, have persisted into March, with far-reaching implications for global energy markets. Disruptions to shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz have tightened supply and heightened volatility in crude oil prices, with Brent crude...