U.S. energy company Murphy Oil Corporation has announced an oil discovery at the Bubale-1X exploration well in Block C1-709 offshore Ivory Coast, marking another step in the country’s expanding upstream development. The discovery reinforces Ivory Coast’s position as one of West Africa’s fastest-growing exploration destinations and supports its ambition to become one of Africa’s top...
Day: June 23, 2026
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GNPC Highlights Need for Investment, Infrastructure, and in Securing Ghana’s Energy Future
As Ghana’s demand for natural gas continues to grow, sustained investment, infrastructure development, and strong partnerships will be crucial to securing the country’s long-term energy future. This was a key message from the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) at this year’s West Africa Gas Summit (WAGS) held in Accra, where policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and...
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GNPC Highlights Need for Investment, Infrastructure, Partnerships in Securing Ghana’s Oil & Gas Future
GNPC Highlights Need for Investment, Infrastructure, Partnerships in Securing Ghana’s Oil & Gas FutureThe Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has emphasized that sustaining Ghana’s burgeoning demand for natural gas hinges on long-term capital injection, strategic infrastructure expansion, and robust multi-stakeholder partnerships. This central position was advanced during the West Africa Gas Summit (WAGS 2026) in...
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BOST Energies rejects allegations of fuel contamination at Kumasi depot
BOST Energies Limited Company has dismissed reports alleging fuel contamination at its Kumasi Depot, describing the publications as false, inaccurate and misleading. In a statement issued on June 22, 2026, the company said the reports misrepresented an isolated incident involving a tanker truck suspected of transporting adulterated petroleum products to the depot, stressing that the...
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Electricity tariffs up 3.49%, water 0.85% effective July 1
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward review of electricity and water tariffs, set to take effect from July 1, 2026. Under the new directive, electricity tariffs will rise by 3.49 per cent across the board, while water tariffs will see a marginal increase of 0.85 per cent. According to the regulatory...
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Energy Minister Meets SEforALL CEO to Strengthen Collaboration on Energy Access and Sustainability
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has held discussions with the Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), Damilola Ogunbiyi, on strengthening cooperation between Ghana and the global energy organization. The meeting focused on deepening collaboration to support Ghana’s energy transition agenda and advance national priorities in energy...