Kenya plans to invest in Uganda’s Hoima refinery. The deal deepens energy ties between the two countries and across East Africa.President William Ruto said on April 23 in Nairobi that Kenya will invest in Uganda’s planned Hoima refinery, framing the move as a reciprocal step after Uganda took a stake in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)....
Author: Energy Crossroad (Energy Crossroad)
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Liberia Electricity Corporation Concludes Assessment in Gedehtarbo- Targets Electrification Within Three Months
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has completed a day-long technical assessment in Gedehtarbo and surrounding communities, marking a significant step toward expanding electricity access in southeastern Liberia.The assessment brought together LEC officials, local leaders, and residents from several towns across the Gedehtarbo area. Situated on the outskirts of Pleebo, the community has long faced challenges...
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Kenya and Uganda Align Oil Assets to Build Regional Refining Capacity
Kenya plans to invest in Uganda’s Hoima refinery. The deal deepens energy ties between the two countries and across East Africa. President William Ruto said on April 23 in Nairobi that Kenya will invest in Uganda’s planned Hoima refinery, framing the move as a reciprocal step after Uganda took a stake in Kenya Pipeline Company...
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ZEN Petroleum begins trading on GSE, raises GH¢640m
ZEN Petroleum Holdings PLC has officially began trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), marking a major milestone in Ghana’s capital market and the company’s growth trajectory.The indigenous downstream petroleum firm listed 640 million ordinary shares on the Exchange, following what is being described as one of the most significant capital raises in recent years....
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Strait of Hormuz Traffic Grinds to a Halt Again as Iran Fires on Passing Ships
. Traffic via the Strait of Hormuz has been paralyzed again, with Bloomberg reporting there was only one vessel attempting to exit the strait and none trying to enter. The lonely vessel was a bulk carrier.The freeze followed Iran’s late Wednesday firing on three vessels traversing the strait, saying that the ceasefire it had agreed...
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Ghana Needs Rebalanced Risk Across Upstream Investment Framework, Not Lower Royalties – Joshua Narh
Joshua Batsa Narh, the Executive Chairman of the Energy Chamber Ghana and a Director at Wingfield Group, has asserted that Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector requires a strategic overhaul of its risk management and contracting architecture rather than a primary reliance on lowering royalty rates to attract investment as recommended in PIAC’s 2025 report. The expert’s...
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Ghana to Lose 30m Barrels Annually by 2030 If Current oil Decline Persists – Energy Chamber Warns
Executive Chairman of the Energy Chamber Ghana, Mr. Joshua Batsa Narh, has issued warned that the nation’s energy sector faces a critical structural turning point that could see annual crude oil production plummet to below 30 million barrels by 2030 if present decline trends remain unaddressed. This projected downturn, highlighted by Energy Chamber chair in...
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Dr John Jinapor Meets ECG, NEDCo Stakeholders to Tackle Isolated Power Outages
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has held a high-level meeting with the Electricity Company of Ghana, Northern Electricity Distribution Company, and other key stakeholders in the power sector to assess the current state of Ghana’s electricity supply system and review plans aimed at addressing remaining isolated outages in some parts...
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CEO of Ghana’s National Gas visits Western Region to strengthen operations
Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Limited Company, has embarked on a strategic tour of manufacturing companies in the Western Region that rely on lean gas for their operations.Ghana Gas continues to play a vital role in Ghana’s industrial and energy sector by processing and supplying lean gas safely and...
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BOST Energies Hosts Parliamentary
Energy Committee at Accra Plains Depot Over 2026 Strategic PlansBOST Energies has hosted members of Parliament’s Select Committee on Energy at its Accra Plains Depot as part of the Committee’s oversight responsibility within Ghana’s energy sector. The visit featured discussions led by Managing Director Afetsi Awoonor and Deputy Managing Director Nat Salifu Acheampong, who briefed...