Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has hinted that traditional fuel stations could soon evolve into electric vehicle (EV) battery swap hubs as part of the global shift towards clean mobility. Speaking at the Future of Energy Conference, Jinapor said advances in battery technology are making EV batteries smaller, more efficient, and...
Author: Emmanuel Aboagye-Wiafe (Emmanuel Wiafe)
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Vivo Energy Ghana Explores Stronger Business Ties with South Africa
Vivo Energy Ghana is deepening its stakeholder engagement efforts as part of a strategy to drive sustainable growth in the petroleum downstream sector. The company’s Managing Director, Christian Li, recently held talks with South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Thando Dalamba, and the Managing Director of the Ghana South Africa Business Chamber, Grant...
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CBOD CEO Stresses Balanced Energy Transition at Sustainability Leadership Conference
The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Dr. Ofori, has called for a pragmatic approach to Africa’s energy transition, stressing the need to balance sustainability goals with energy access and affordability Speaking at the 2nd Energy Sustainability Leadership Conference 2025, held under the theme “The Role of Oil and Gas...
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Future of Energy Conference 2025: Call for Stronger Collaboration to Power Africa’s Transition
The 2025 edition of the Future of Energy Conference (FEC), organised by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) and partners, brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on Africa’s financing needs and strategic pathways for achieving a just energy transition. Delivering the keynote address, the Guest Speaker underscored the urgency of sincere collaboration among governments,...
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FEC 2025: NRGI Warns Fossil Fuel Investments Risk Undermining Africa’s Energy Transition
The Country Manager for Ghana’s chapter of the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), Dennis Gyeyir, has cautioned that Africa’s energy transition agenda is under threat, with nearly half of the projected 2025 investment flows into the continent’s energy sector expected to be channelled into fossil fuels. Making a presentation at the 2025 Future of Energy...
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Ghana, Nigeria Weigh Barter Deal: Electricity for Gas
Ghana is in talks with Nigeria over a potential barter arrangement that would see electricity exported in exchange for gas, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor has disclosed. Speaking at the Future Energy Conference (FEC) organised by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Mr. Jinapor said the initiative could enhance regional energy security...
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Ghana Cuts $300m in IPP Debt After Tough Renegotiations
Ghana has secured a $300 million debt reduction after renegotiating payment terms with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), easing one of the biggest financial pressures on the country’s power sector. The deal trims outstanding obligations from $1.5 billion to $1.2 billion, according to Ben Boakye, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), who...
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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commissioned a new 33 kV sub-transmission feeder to receive increased capacity from an upgraded 50/66 MVA transformer of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo).
This milestone, which saw the new feeder being energised on August 24, 2025, to serve Obuasi and its environs, follows months of supply challenges after a fire outbreak damaged GRIDCo’s transformer supplying the Obuasi Bulk Supply Point (BSP). This means the power supply was disrupted for thousands of homes and businesses in Obuasi in the...
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Energy Minister Engages Stakeholders on Draft NPA Bill
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has led a stakeholder engagement session on the draft National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Bill, which seeks to repeal the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691), as amended by Act 913 of 2016. The draft legislation is designed to reform Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector by strengthening...
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Star Oil Revises Fuel Prices Effective August 25
Star Oil has announced new fuel prices, which took effect from 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025. Under the revised pricing, Super now sells at GH¢12.77 per litre, up from the previous rate, although some outlets are expected to retail at GH¢11.97m. Diesel has been reduced to GH¢13.45 per litre, with certain stations pricing...