Qatari-based business conglomerate Al Kaabi Holding Group has firmed up its strong interest in Ghana’s Petroleum Hub project with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) on Monday, July 13, 2026. The MoU, which follows a series of extensive engagements, was signed by Mr Muhammad Mubarak Al...
Author: Energy Crossroad (Energy Crossroad)
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The minister for Energy and Green Transition dr John Jinapor has received a delegation from the British High Commission, Accra, led by the British High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Christian Rogg.
Both parties discussed the reforms undertaken since the NDC administration assumed office, including reforms in the electricity distribution sector, ongoing grid expansion works, and the progress we have made in arresting the decline in oil production. We also explored our priority projects and opportunities for financing and technical cooperation. Dr Jinapor highlighted our aggressive renewable...
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ECOWAS Commission in Ghana to understudy NPA operations on fuel quality standards
A team from the ECOWAS Commission is in Ghana to understudy the efficient manner that the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) regulates the downstream petroleum industry.The team comprises regulators and institutions responsible for managing downstream sectors in the sub region. The three-day study tour provides a platform for ECOWAS Member States to exchange experiences, share best...
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NPA increases price floor from July 16; Petrol up to GH¢ 13.28 and diesel pegged at GH¢ 14.35
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has increased the price floor for various petroleum products, effective July 16, 2026. Based on a notice sent to industry players, the price for petrol has increased from GHC 12.79 to GHC 13.28 per litre. Diesel has also been increased from GHC 13.54 to GHC 14.35 per litre. The development...
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Ghana’s Ageing Oil Fields Expose State Revenues to Deeper Pressure – IES
Ghana’s crude oil production decline has moved beyond a routine industry slowdown into a structural threat to fiscal stability, energy security and long-term upstream investment, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Energy Security.The report, authored by Smith Prosper Boahene and Prince Lumor, argues that Ghana’s six consecutive years of falling crude output...
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NPA Hosts Kenyan Energy Regulatory Delegation for Downstream Petroleum Study Tour
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has hosted a high-level delegation from Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on a study tour of Ghana’s downstream petroleum regulatory framework. The visit forms part of efforts by the Kenyan delegation to gain insights into the NPA’s regulatory regime and best practices in the downstream petroleum industry. The...
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NPA Tightens Safety Rules as Flooding Raises Fuel Contamination Concerns
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has introduced mandatory safety measures for fuel stations affected by flooding, directing operators to suspend operations immediately where floodwaters have inundated service stations until comprehensive safety inspections have been completed.The directive comes as concerns grow over the risk of water contaminating underground fuel storage tanks following recent heavy rains, prompting...
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PIAC Pushes for Action as Unimplemented Oil Revenue Advice Mounts
Years after the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) began issuing recommendations on how Ghana should better manage petroleum revenues, the country’s independent oil revenue watchdog says too many of those proposals continue to go unimplemented, raising fresh concerns about accountability and value for money in the sector. The Committee is now calling for stronger...
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Total Energies Marketing Ghana PLC holds landmark 50th AGM, reaffirms commitment to shareholders value
PIAC Pushes for Action as Unimplemented Oil Revenue Advice Mounts Years after the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) began issuing recommendations on how Ghana should better manage petroleum revenues, the country’s independent oil revenue watchdog says too many of those proposals continue to go unimplemented, raising fresh concerns about accountability and value for money...
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Mahama to Commission Discharge of 1 Million Barrels of Jubilee Crude to TOR
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to officially commission the discharge of one million barrels of crude oil from Ghana’s Jubilee Field into the storage tanks of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) in the coming weeks, as government moves to strengthen domestic refining capacity. The development was disclosed to Energy CrossRoad.com by the Managing Director...