The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has held fruitful discussions with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) on strengthening cooperation in Ghana’s energy sector. The engagement highlighted AFD’s long-standing role as a key development partner to Ghana, particularly in supporting the growth and modernization of the country’s energy sector. Dr....
Author: Energy Crossroad (Energy Crossroad)
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Several OMCs flout NPA’s fuel price floor directive
Several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are reportedly flouting the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) directive that no industry player should price petroleum products below the approved Fuel Price Floor. Checks by JOYBUSINESS at service stations found that some OMCs were selling fuel below the regulator-set minimum prices.For instance, based on service station board quotes dated February...
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Energy Commission Advances Sustainable Cooling Agenda
The Energy Commission of Ghana, in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), has held high-level discussions with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Ghana’s participation in the US$40 million Energy Efficiency Revolving Fund (EERF). The engagement focused on stakeholder coordination, financing models, and implementation strategies aimed at maximizing impact and delivering measurable energy...
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The World’s Largest Deposit”: The Discovery of Millions of Tons of New Oil in France
Among recent energy breakthroughs, France has made a remarkable entrance onto the global stage. In Lorraine, researchers have uncovered what is believed to be the world’s largest deposit of natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen. With an estimated 46 million tonnes lying beneath French soil, this unexpected revelation could reshape not only the future...
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Petroleum Holding Fund Receipts Hit $399.6m in H2 2025
The Bank of Ghana has reported that total inflows into the Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF) amounted to US$399.65 million in the second half of 2025, comprising crude oil lifting proceeds, corporate income taxes and interest earned on the PHF account. In its semi-annual report on Ghana’s Petroleum Finds for H2 2025, the Central Bank said...
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Crude Oil Lifting Proceeds Fall to $198.2m in H2 2025
The Bank of Ghana has reported a sharp decline in petroleum lifting receipts in the second half of 2025, with inflows into the Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF) falling significantly compared to the same period a year earlier. In its semi-annual report on Ghana’s Petroleum Finds for H2 2025, the Central Bank said the PHF received...
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Ghana Pushes for $100bn Annual Climate Finance to Support Africa’s Adaptation and Mitigation Efforts
Ghana has appealed to African leaders to unite behind an ambitious drive to mobilise $100 billion annually for climate adaptation and mitigation, cautioning that the continent cannot bear the mounting costs of climate change on its own. The call was delivered in Nairobi by the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Alhaji Baba...
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NPA increases price floor for February window with petrol up to GH¢9.99 and diesel pegged at GH¢10.95
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has announced new minimum price levels for petroleum products for the first pricing window of February 2026, covering February 1 to February 15.Under the directive, no Oil Marketing Company (OMC) or LPG Marketing Company (LPGMC) is permitted to sell petroleum products below the approved price floor during the period.According to...
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Fuel Prices May Rise Slightly in February as Market Forces Intensify – COMAC
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has projected marginal increases in fuel prices in the first pricing window of February 2026, citing cedi depreciation and rising international petroleum prices. In its 1st February Pricing Outlook Report, COMAC said petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) ex-pump prices are expected to rise by between 1.73%...
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Dr Toni Aubynn Calls for Regional Minerals Market Integration at Africa Trade Summit
The Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Dr Toni Aubynn, has called on Ghana to take a leadership role in advancing a regionally integrated minerals market in Africa, stressing that the country stands to gain significantly from such an initiative. Dr Aubynn made the remarks on Thursday, 29 January 2026, during...