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...
Month: June 2026
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Infrastructure to Reduce Exposure to Volatile
Oil ShocksThe Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has advocated for the urgent deployment of decentralized solar power infrastructure paired with storage systems across Africa to protect domestic economies from volatile international crude price shocks.According to the international policy think tank, moving toward localized renewable energy solutions is critical to dismantling the systemic vulnerabilities that leave...
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Analysis: Experts Urge Caution Over Voltaian Basin Funding Push
Calls to mobilise Ghanaian capital to finance exploration in the Voltaian Basin have reignited debate over the country’s upstream petroleum strategy, with energy policy experts arguing that governance and project sequencing should take precedence over domestic fundraising.The discussion comes just days after the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) renewed its appeal for strategic partners to...
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INDUSTRY : Inside The First Luxury Petrol Station That’s A Huge Success In South Africa
The Pantry has turned a traditional petrol station stop into a destination where customers can fill up their vehicles, shop for groceries, and enjoy restaurant-quality meals. The idea for The Pantry began during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the Marble Hospitality Group sought a way to restructure its business, as restaurants were among the hardest-hit industries....
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Jinapor Advocates Africa-Led Just Energy Transition at Africa Energy Forum
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has underscored the need for Africa to pursue a just energy transition that reflects the continent’s unique development priorities while advancing sustainability goals. Speaking during a panel discussion on “What Does a Just Energy Transition Mean for Africa?” at the Africa Energy Forum in...
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Gomoa SEZ Signs 270MW Solar Power Deal With AKA Energy
The Gomoa Special Economic Zone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Canada-based AKA Energy Systems for the development and operation of a proposed 270MW solar power facility, marking a decisive move to place affordable and reliable energy at the centre of its industrialisation strategy. The agreement, which followed the earlier submission of a Letter...
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GNPC Explorco partners Tamale Technical University to train Ghana’s next generation of petroleum professionals
GNPC Explorco and Tamale Technical University (TaTU) have officially institutionalized a strategic partnership aimed at bridging the gap between the upstream petroleum industry and academia.The two institutions signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a robust framework for technical knowledge transfer, capacity building, and collaborative skills development.The high-profile ceremony was attended by key...
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NPA Inaugurates Bitumen Committee To Strengthen Industry Regulation
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has inaugurated a 16-member multi-stakeholder Bitumen Technical Committee to spearhead the development of a comprehensive regulatory framework for Ghana’s bitumen industry.The committee is expected to develop standards and regulatory guidelines to govern the quality, handling and use of bitumen, a key material used in road construction and maintenance across the...
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Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial.
A former Nigerian oil minister has been cleared of taking bribes from wealthy oil executives in the form of luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK.Diezani Alison-Madueke, 65, was found not guilty after a trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court of five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to...