After years of uncertainty and decline, the Tema Oil Refinery is beginning to show early signs of recovery, with Managing Director Edmond Kombat emerging as a central figure in efforts to restore the struggling state asset. Once regarded as a financial burden and a candidate for privatisation, the refinery is now undergoing a cautious but...
Day: April 9, 2026
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Kenya To Commence Construction Of Its First 2,000 MW Nuclear Power Plant In 2027
Kenya has announced plans to commence construction of its first nuclear power plant in 2027, with an initial capacity of 2,000 MW, expected to be operational by 2034. President William Samoei Ruto made the announcement last Wednesday during the 2026 International Conference on Nuclear Energy, stating that the plant will be sited in Siaya County....
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Bulk Oil Distributors Chamber Urges Caution Over OSP Probe in Petroleum Sector
The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has called for restraint in public commentary following recent developments involving the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) within Ghana’s petroleum sector. In a statement issued in Accra on April 8, 2026, the Chamber acknowledged the ongoing investigations and sought to clarify that issues relating to petroleum taxes—currently...
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NPA Boss Hints Tough Planned Regulations to Curb Fuel Tanker Accidents
Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, Esq., the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has signaled a major regulatory shift aimed at minimizing the frequent and often fatal road accidents involving Bulk Road Vehicles (BRVs) across Ghana. This move comes as the petroleum regulator seeks to enforce more stringent oversight over the transportation of volatile...
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Ghana’s petroleum revenue to hit $985m in 2026 – PIAC
Ghana is expected to earn about $985 million in petroleum revenue in 2026, up from the $770 million recorded in 2025, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has projected.The projected increase is largely attributed to a modest rise in global oil prices, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.The figure was contained...