Ghana’s Minister for Energy, John Abdulai Jinapor, has declared that “Africa must take charge of its energy future,” as the country prepares to host Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 in Accra from 15–18 September at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City. The event, regarded as Africa’s premier upstream oil and gas gathering, will convene Energy...
Author: Emmanuel Aboagye-Wiafe (Emmanuel Wiafe)
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John Jinapor Swears In New Energy Commission Board
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor (MP), has inaugurated a newly reconstituted board for the Energy Commission of Ghana on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Jinapor highlighted the strategic role of the commission in shaping the country’s energy future. He noted that Ghana is...
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Ghana Marks 15 Years of Oil Production as Questions Loom Over Revenue Use
Fifteen years after Ghana began producing crude oil in commercial quantities from the Jubilee Field, concerns are mounting over how the billions in oil revenue have been managed. With production projected to run dry within the next decade, PhD researcher Odelia Ntiamoah is tracking how the country has utilized and accounted for its share of...
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GNPC, Petroleum Commission Deepen Collaboration with New Agreement
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and the Petroleum Commission (PC) have signed a Promotion, Marketing and Revenue Sharing Agreement covering all the data acquired under GNPC’s Reconnaissance License on the Voltaian Basin Project. The agreement, formalized at a brief meeting at GNPC’s Training Centre at Mankata Avenue, Accra, provides a framework for the joint...
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PIAC Raises Alarm Over Declining Oil Production in Ghana
Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector has recorded its lowest crude oil production levels in five years, according to the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC). The watchdog also warned that the industry is struggling to attract much-needed investment. Speaking at a media engagement in Tamale on petroleum revenue management, Mr. Richard Ellimah, Chairman of PIAC’s Technical...
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World Bank Warns ECG Debt Could Hit $9bn by 2026, Threatening Ghana’s Fiscal Stability
Ghana’s fiscal stability faces heightened pressure, with the World Bank warning that the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) debt could surge to $9 billion by 2026 if operational inefficiencies are not urgently addressed. World Bank Country Director Robert Taliercio emphasized that ECG’s current debt already exceeds the combined annual financial assistance Ghana receives from both...
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Star Oil Investigates Deadly Tanker Crash at Asukawkaw Market
Star Oil Ltd has begun an internal probe into a tragic accident involving one of its Bulk Road Vehicles (BRVs) that occurred on Thursday, August 14, 2025, near Asukawkaw in the Oti Region. The crash left four people dead and 14 others injured after the tanker reportedly veered out of control and ploughed into a...
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Petrol, LPG Prices to Rise Slightly from August 16; Diesel to Drop
Petrol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices are expected to edge higher from August 16, while diesel will see a slight decline, according to projections from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). Pump prices for petrol are forecast to rise between 0.39 and 2.71 per cent per litre, with LPG increasing by as much...
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Ghana Joins Rosatom’s Arctic Expedition to the North Pole
On 13 August, Rosatom’s sixth international Arctic expedition, Icebreaker of Knowledge, set sail from Murmansk, Russia and this year, Ghana proudly has a seat on board. The voyage, organized by the Atomic Energy Information Centres network with support from Rosatom, celebrates two milestones: the 80th anniversary of Russia’s nuclear industry and the 500th anniversary of...
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African Development Bank and Invest in Africa Allocate $850,000 to Boost Inclusive Green Jobs in Ghana and Senegal
African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed an $850,000 grant agreement with Invest in Africa (IIA). This funding backs the MicroGREEN project aimed at creating up to 500 green job opportunities in agroforestry, fisheries, and biodiversity conservation across Ghana and Senegal. This grant specifically targets inclusive development, focusing on capacity development and value-chain enhancement to help...