“As a community, we must continue aligning on critical issues like access to capital and human resource development. With the upcoming launch of the African Energy Bank and the Pan-African Local Content framework in Brazzaville, we have clear mechanisms to drive deeper, long-lasting collaboration. We no longer need to develop projects in isolation: we must...
Day: October 12, 2026
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APPO Chief Urges Joint NOC Projects at 8th CEOs Forum During AEW
H.E. Farid Ghezali, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) has issued a direct call to African National Oil Companies (NOCs) to move beyond high-level dialogue and focus on strategic cooperation for fast tracked delivery of upstream projects and local value creation. Speaking at the 8th annual meeting of the CEOs of APPO...
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APPO Unveils New 2050 Strategy to Drive African Energy Sovereignty at AEW 2026
The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) introduced an updated strategic blueprint to achieve energy sovereignty across the continent by 2050. Revealed on Monday during African Energy Week by Serge-Desire Kohemun, Oil & Gas Downstream Specialist, APPO, the revised roadmap replaces the organization’s 2022 framework. The updated strategy encompasses 79 actionable initiatives – 15 of which...
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Africa’s Dealmakers Convene as 10,000 Attendees Kick Off African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town
AEW 2026 is officially underway, bringing 10,000 registered delegates together for a week of investment, dealmaking and strategic dialogue across Africa’s energy sector CAPE TOWN, South Africa African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 has officially kicked off with over 10,000 attendees convening in Cape Town for Africa’s biggest energy gathering of the year. Dubbed Africa’s premier...
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NPA Intensifies Campaign Against Fuel Siphoning in Takoradi
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has extended its “Stay Back, Stay Safe” campaign to Takoradi, cautioning residents against siphoning fuel from accidented fuel tankers and gathering around accident scenes. As part of the campaign, an NPA team led by the Western Regional Manager, Sandra Aidoo, participated in in-studio radio interviews with Radio Shama and Connect...
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ExxonMobil Ghana Return Talks Emerge
Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) CEO Simon Madjie says there have been talks about ExxonMobil returning to Ghana. But he declined to disclose details, leaving further comment to the energy authorities. “I knew that there were some talks for them to come back. It’s not something that can be disclosed now.” Speaking on Joy News’...
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Star Oil paid GH¢2.7bn in taxes, levies in nine months of 2026
Oil Marketing firm, Star Oil, paid GH¢2.7 billion in taxes and levies to the State, covering its operations from January 2026 to September 2026. According to the firm’s year-to-date performance report, these payments covered several levies and taxes paid over the past nine months in 2026. They included corporate income tax, withholding tax and Pay...
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Shell, Chevron sign exploration MoU as Petrobras eyes Ghana’s oil blocks
Brazil’s Petrobras has also expressed interest in the country’s oil acreage and blocks, adding to activity in the petroleum sector. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, Mr Madjie said work involving Shell and Chevron was ongoing. “But what we all know is that at Africa Oil Week, Chevron and Shell signed...