The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Dr. Patrick Kwaku Ofori, has called for stronger policy consistency, technological innovation and sustained investment to build a resilient downstream petroleum sector capable of driving Ghana’s economic transformation.Speaking at the opening of the 7th Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GhIPCon 2026), held under...
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Energy Minister Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Expanding Local Refining at GhIPCon 2026
The Minister for Energy and Green andTransition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector through expanded local refining, strategic investments and closer collaboration with industry stakeholders. Speaking at the opening of the Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GhIPCon) 2026, where he delivered the keynote address, Dr. Jinapor said...
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Energy Minister Inspects Kumasi–Anwomaso Transmission Upgrade, Appeals for Public Patience
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has inspected the progress of the Kumasi–Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade (K1–K2 Project) in the Ashanti Region, describing the initiative as a major investment aimed at strengthening electricity supply in Kumasi and across the wider Ashanti Region. The project involves replacing the existing 19-kilometre single-circuit...
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TOR Receives One Million Barrels of Jubilee Crude, Commends President Mahama for Supporting Refinery Revival
The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has received one million barrels of Ghana’s indigenous Jubilee Medium Sweet Crude, describing the development as another major milestone in the ongoing revitalisation of the country’s only state-owned refinery. The crude cargo, delivered aboard the MT Apache on July 15, 2026, fulfils President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to ensuring that...
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Ghana to Exceed Daily petroleum Consumption Under New Refinery Drive – Joshua Narh Explains
Mr. Joshua Narh, the Executive Chairman of the Energy Chamber Ghana, has indicated that the country is on the verge of a major structural shift in its downstream petroleum sector as a new refinery drive promises to push domestic production capacities past daily national consumption levels. This landmark projection hinges on the successful scale-up of...