The Executive Chairman of the Energy Chamber of Ghana, Joshua Narh, has received the lGlobal Recognition Award 2025 as an Industry Change Maker in Oil, Gas, and Energy at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) held in Accra. The event, which brought together more than 1,000 in-person delegates and attracted over 10 million virtual participants worldwide,...
Author: Energy Crossroad (Energy Crossroad)
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NPA honoured as Key Government Agency that Upholds National Standards
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has been honoured as the Key Government Agency that Upholds National Standards, in recognition of its commitment to safety, compliance and consumer protection within Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector. The award was presented at the 14th AGI Ghana Industry and Quality Awards held on Saturday at the Accra International Conference Centre.This...
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Energy Minister Calls for Stronger Regional Power Integration at West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit
Energy Minister John Jinapor has underscored the urgency of deepening regional power integration to secure a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy future for West Africa. Speaking at the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit in Accra, the Minister urged countries in the sub-region to transition from isolated national energy systems toward stronger interconnections and increased investment...
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PURC Announces 9.86% Increase in Electricity Tariffs, Water Tariffs up 15.92% From January 2026
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has approved upward adjustments in electricity and water tariffs, effective January 1, 2026, following the completion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO). In a statement, the Commission said the tariff decision is the outcome of months of investment hearings, stakeholder engagements and regional public consultations held nationwide as...
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Govt rolls out net-metering app to drive solar adoption
Government has launched a new digital application to boost the country’s transition to renewable energy by making it easier for households, businesses and institutions to sign onto the national net-metering programme. Net metering allows consumers who generate electricity through solar PV systems to feed excess power into the national grid in exchange for credits, reducing...
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COMAC Honours Top Petroleum Engineering Graduates at UMaT’s 17th Congregation
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has celebrated academic excellence at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, during the institution’s 17th Congregation, recognising two outstanding graduates from the School of Petroleum Studies.COMAC presented awards to Yeboah Ransford and Amoak Barbara, the 2025 Best Graduating Male and Female Students in Petroleum Engineering. Each...
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Gulf Energy Gets Kenya Tax Breaks for Tullow’s Former Oil Fields
Kenya agreed to grant tax breaks and allow higher recovery costs to an energy trading firm that acquired Tullow Oil Plc’s blocks in the East African country to accelerate development of the project whose output is planned for next year. Nairobi-based Gulf Energy Ltd. will be exempted from paying value-added tax, withholding taxes and import...
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J.K. Horgle Transport Wins Operational Resilience Award at 2025 Ghana Energy Awards
J.K. Horgle Transport and Company Limited has been honoured with the Energy Sector Operational Resilience Award at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards, held on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. The recognition highlights the company’s outstanding performance and long-standing impact on petroleum logistics in Ghana and across West Africa.With more...
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Fuel prices set to rise slightly from today, Dec 1
The price of petroleum products is expected to increase marginally at the pumps from today, December 1.The price of petroleum products is expected to increase marginally at the pumps from today, December 1. The projection was captured in the latest Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) outlook report, which guides the pricing decisions of oil...
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PETROSOL CEO Michael Bozumbil Wins Energy Business Leadership Award
PETROSOL Chief Executive Officer, Michael Bozumbil, has been honoured with the Energy Business Leadership Award at the 2025 Ghana Energy Awards, held on Thursday at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.Mr. Bozumbil was recognised for his exemplary leadership and significant contributions to Ghana’s energy sector. Under his stewardship, PETROSOL has strengthened its operational excellence and...