Energy Expert, Kwadwo Poku has questioned the methodology used by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission in approving the latest electricity tariff adjustment. Mr. Poku argued that inconsistencies in the pricing framework have raised doubts over the basis for the increase. The NPP Communications Team Member explained that PURC has alternated between forward projected rates and...
Month: June 2026
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Minority Slams Latest Tariff Hike as Power Costs Climb
he Minority in Parliament has criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) latest electricity tariff increase, arguing that repeated adjustments are placing a growing burden on consumers despite earlier promises to ease living costs and reform the energy sector. PURC announced a 3.49 percent increase in electricity tariffs and a 0.85 percent rise in water...
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The Minority in Parliament has criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) latest electricity tariff increase, arguing that repeated adjustments are placing a growing burden on consumers despite earlier promises to ease living costs and reform the energy sector.PURC announced a 3.49 percent increase in electricity tariffs and a 0.85 percent rise in water tariffs...
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Jinapor Meets UCC Leadership on Reliable and Sustainable Energy Supply
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has held discussions with the leadership of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, on sustainable and reliable energy solutions to support the university’s operations. The meeting focused on practical and cost-effective power interventions to enhance electricity...
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Investments in Upstream Petroleum Sector Reflect New Optimism – Mahama Touts Energy Sector ‘Overturn’
President John Dramani Mahama has declared a major turning point for Ghana’s energy fortunes, announcing that historic investments in the upstream petroleum sector have triggered a massive wave of fresh optimism across the industry. Speaking during the high-profile commissioning ceremony for phase two of the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Tema, the President revealed that the...
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Africa’s Clean Energy Bias ‘Catches’ Global Attention
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres has cast a glaring spotlight on the massive imbalance in international climate finance by criticizing the global community’s failure to invest adequately in Africa’s green transition despite its unparalleled renewable capacity.This sharp critique highlights a persistent institutional bias where capital flows continue to favor developed markets over the regions where...
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Africa Makes Fastest Energy Transition Gains, But Challenges Persist
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded the strongest improvement in energy transition performance globally in 2026, according to the latest Energy Transition Index (ETI), even as financing constraints, underinvestment and structural barriers continue to slow progress across much of the continent. The ranking, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with consulting firm Accenture, identified Namibia,...
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Ghana Highlights Strong Energy Governance Framework at Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit 2026
Ghana Highlights Strong Energy Governance Framework at Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit 2026Ghana has highlighted the importance of strong institutions, transparency, and accountability in managing natural resources at the 6th edition of the Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit and Exhibition (SEOGS 2026) held in Paramaribo, Suriname.The Deputy Minister for Energy, Richard Gyan, represented...
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KNUST Seeks Collaboration with PHDC As Official Training Partner for Petroleum Hub Project
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has signalled its strong belief in the Petroleum Hub project by initiating steps to become the official training partner for the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC).In pursuit of this strategic move, a high-powered delegation from KNUST paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of...
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Tariff hikes alone won’t fix power sector inefficiencies
By Kizito CUDJOE The latest utility tariff increase has renewed debate over sustainability of pricing reforms in the power sector, with energy policy experts arguing that repeated adjustments are failing to address deep-seated inefficiencies in the system. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has approved a 3.49 percent increase in electricity tariffs and a 0.85...