Republic OnlineHome Business Energy Ghana suspends power exports after Akosombo fire disrupts supply Republic Online by Republic Online April 25, 2026Gov’t forms 7-member committee to probe Akosombo substation fire The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has moved to temporarily halt electricity exports to neighbouring countries as part of emergency measures to safeguard Ghana’s domestic...
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Joint PHDC and Lands Commission team conclude Community Engagement sessions in Jomoro
The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Lands Commission, concluded a comprehensive community engagement exercise in Jomoro, with strong confidence that the project has now gained the acceptance of the majority of the Jomoro people. The exercise, which began on Monday, April 20, and ended on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Ellenda, effectively...
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Energy Minister Inspects Akosombo Substation After Fire Outbreak, Orders Urgent Power Restoration
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, on Thursday morning visited the Akosombo Substation following a fire outbreak that severely damaged the facility. The Minister, accompanied by his Deputy Minister and officials from the Ministry, toured the site to assess the extent of damage and receive firsthand briefings on the incident. According...
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Kenya and Uganda Align Oil Assets to Build Regional Refining Capacity
Kenya plans to invest in Uganda’s Hoima refinery. The deal deepens energy ties between the two countries and across East Africa.President William Ruto said on April 23 in Nairobi that Kenya will invest in Uganda’s planned Hoima refinery, framing the move as a reciprocal step after Uganda took a stake in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)....