On the afternoon of July 25, the Greek-owned supertanker Kiku docked at Qatar’s Mesaieed oil export terminal, a massive, 30-berth port on the country’s west coast, 25 miles south of Doha. Four days later, loaded with crude oil, the Kiku passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The Very Large Crude Carrier – the largest oil...
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Ghana clears upstream disputes as $3.5bn investment pipeline takes shape
Ghana’s upstream petroleum industry is poised for a fresh wave of investment after the government resolved outstanding disputes with key oil and gas operators, removing a major source of uncertainty that had weighed on investor confidence. The development, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, has created a more predictable...
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ACEP Calls for Tougher Oversight of GNPC as Petroleum Revenue Funding Comes Under Review
Ghana faces a defining decision over the future financing of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation as its statutory access to petroleum revenues approaches expiry in 2026, with the Africa Centre for Energy Policy warning that any extension should be tied to measurable performance, stronger governance and tighter parliamentary oversight.Kodzo Yaotse, Policy Lead for Petroleum and...