Author: Energy Crossroad (Energy Crossroad)

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Ghana’s Oil and Gas Resources Remain Key Drivers of Economic Transformation – Dr. Yussif Sulemana

Ghana’s Oil and Gas Resources Remain Key Drivers of Economic Transformation – Dr. Yussif Sulemana

The Technical Advisor and Second Gas Processing Plant Focal Point at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Dr. Yussif Sulemana, has underscored the critical role of Ghana’s oil and gas resources in driving economic growth and national transformation, describing the country as a safe and attractive destination for energy investment. Dr. Sulemana made these...

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Fuel prices set to reduce marginally at the pumps from today, Dec. 16

Fuel prices set to reduce marginally at the pumps from today, Dec. 16

Prices of petroleum products are expected to decline marginally at the pumps from today, December 16.The projection is contained in the latest outlook report by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), which guides pricing decisions by oil marketing companies. Projected Reduction The price of petrol is expected to fall by between 1.64% and 3.89%,...

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Springfield Deal: CSOs Should Allow Government to Conduct Independent Valuation – Dr. Sulemana

Springfield Deal: CSOs Should Allow Government to Conduct Independent Valuation – Dr. Sulemana

The Technical Advisor and Second Gas Processing Plant Focal Point at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Dr. Yussif Sulemana, has urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to allow the government the space to undertake an independent and thorough valuation in its ongoing engagement with Springfield Exploration and Production Limited. His remarks come amid growing...

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IEA: Coal Outpaces Gas in OECD Power Mix as “Bridge Fuel” Falters

IEA: Coal Outpaces Gas in OECD Power Mix as “Bridge Fuel” Falters

Electricity generation from solar sources saw a massive 23.5% jump year-on-year, contributing significantly to the 5.9% overall growth in renewables across OECD countries.Despite global phase-down pledges, coal-fired power generation demonstrated surprising resilience, increasing by 4.3% year-to-date across the OECD as a primary insurance policy against volatile energy supply.Climate-induced hydrological deficits caused a 4.0% slump in...

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Energy Minister Receives PSP Framework to Drive Electricity Distribution Reforms Without Privatisation

Energy Minister Receives PSP Framework to Drive Electricity Distribution Reforms Without Privatisation

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has received the Guiding Framework for Private Sector Participation (PSP) from the PSP Committee, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s ongoing electricity distribution reform. The Framework sets out a clear roadmap for engaging private sector expertise in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana...

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Solewant Leads New Era of Oil Pipeline Protection

Solewant Leads New Era of Oil Pipeline Protection

Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is quietly entering one of its most stable periods in more than a decade, driven by a convergence of improved security, decisive state action, private-sector innovation, and unprecedented technology deployment across the Niger Delta. The just-concluded 9th African Energy Summit, hosted by Solewant Group at its expansive Industrial Park in...

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Leveraging Petrobras Expertise: GNPC Drives Technology Transfer and Sector Growth at OTC Brazil 2025

Leveraging Petrobras Expertise: GNPC Drives Technology Transfer and Sector Growth at OTC Brazil 2025

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has recently taken a significant step in strengthening its international partnerships, technical cooperation, and upstream investment opportunities for Ghana through its engagement at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Brasil in Rio de Janeiro. Building upon its successful presence at OTC in Houston earlier in the year, GNPC’s participation in...

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Youth Take Centre Stage in Advancing West Africa’s Energy Future

Youth Take Centre Stage in Advancing West Africa’s Energy Future

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, joined young innovators and industry leaders at the Youth Energy Summit (YES!) 2025, held alongside the West Africa Energy Summit. He served as Special Guest of HonourThe event showcased the passion, ingenuity, and determination of young people who are already...

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U.S. seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker for suspected oil theft.

U.S. seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker for suspected oil theft.

The United States Coast Guard, in a joint operation with the U.S. Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, following intelligence reports linking the vessel to crude oil theft and piracy. The United States Coast Guard, in a joint operation with the U.S. Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, following intelligence reports linking the...