July 25 (Reuters) – PetroChina (601857.SS), opens new tab has made the final investment decision to build a new multi-billion-dollar refinery and petrochemical complex in northeast China’s Dalian, following recent closure of a nearby old plant, according to a company official and two industry sources. The new complex comprises a 200,000-barrel per day crude oil...
Author: Emmanuel Aboagye-Wiafe (Emmanuel Wiafe)
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Liberia: Police Accused of “Ruthless” Treatment of Hijab-Wearing Woman Resisting Arrest Over Power Theft Allegation—Public Divided
Monrovia – In the space of just 24 hours, the Liberia National Police (LNP) swung from pledging a full investigation into the alleged forceful removal of a Muslim woman’s hijab to declaring that no investigation was necessary because “the video is clear.” The incident, captured in a viral video and involving a visibly distressed woman...
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ENI Reaffirms Commitment to Ghana Amid Strong Government Backing for Energy Sector Growth
Global energy major ENI has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding operations in Ghana, commending the government for creating a stable, transparent, and investor-friendly environment that continues to attract global capital into the energy space. The show of confidence came during a high-level engagement in Accra with Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John...
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Rockway Oilfields Services Earns Triple ISO Certification, Underscoring Commitment to Quality, Safety, and Sustainability
Rockway Oilfields Services Ghana Limited, a wholly indigenous Ghanaian company, has achieved a major milestone with the official award of three internationally recognized ISO certifications — ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety), and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management). The certifications were issued by the UK-based Accreditation Service for Certifying Bodies (ASCB) Worldwide,...
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GRIDCo Staff Receive Training in Renewable Energy Financial Modelling
Tema, GhanaStaff of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) recently benefited from a comprehensive training programme on the economics and financial modelling of variable renewable energy (VRE) systems, aimed at enhancing the company’s capacity to support Ghana’s clean energy transition. The intensive workshop, held in Tema, was facilitated by energy economist and consultant Dr. Theo...
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Energy Mismanagement: CEMSE Calls for Prosecutions and Reforms
A scathing report by Ghana’s Auditor-General has uncovered deep-rooted financial mismanagement, procurement violations, and operational lapses in the country’s energy sector, with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) implicated in the misapplication of an estimated GH¢18.4 billion. The audit, which reviewed accounts up to December 31, 2024, exposes chronic inefficiencies and governance breakdowns that pose...
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Gold-for-Oil Was Just a Cash Deal – Finance Minister Discloses
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has debunked claims that the much-touted “Gold for Oil” initiative introduced by the previous administration was a true barter arrangement involving the direct exchange of gold for petroleum products. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express, Dr. Forson revealed that contrary to public belief, the policy never involved any actual trading...
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Gov’t Inherited Collapsing Energy Sector with \$1.5bn Annual Deficit – Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that the current administration inherited a critically distressed energy sector, saddled with annual financing deficits exceeding \$1.5 billion. Presenting the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 24, Dr. Ato Forson described the sector as being in a state of financial hemorrhage, citing unsustainable debt...
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Energy Ministry rejects media reports of aviation fuel shortage at Kotoka International Airport
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has rejected claims of a shortage of aviation fuel as reported by some media outfits. A press release signed the Ministry’s spokesperson Richmond Rockson said there is no shortage of ATK and that all airline operations are going on smoothly
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DISREGARD FALSE REPORTS OF SHORTAGE OF AVIATION TURBINEKEROSINE (ATK) FUEL
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has rejected claims of a shortage of aviation fuel as reported by some media outfits. A press release signed the Ministry’s spokesperson Richmond Rockson said there is no shortage of ATK and that all airline operations are going on smoothly