The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) says cordial discussions are underway with Star Oil and expressed confidence that the market leader will rejoin the Association soon. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Business Edition on Thursday, COMAC Chairman Gabriel Kumi confirmed that the Chamber has officially responded to a letter from Star Oil’s CEO....
Author: Energy Crossroad (Energy Crossroad)
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Seplat Energy Announces Appointment of Tony Elumelu as Non-Executive Director
Following the Company’s prior announcement regarding the sale of Etablissements Maurel et Prom SA (“M&P”) 20.07% shareholding in Seplat to a combination of Heirs Holdings Limited and Heirs Energies Limited, the Board of Seplat Energy today announces the resignation of Mr. Olivier Cleret De Langavant as a Non-Executive Director effective 22 January 2026. Mr. Langavant,...
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Energy Minister Engages PHDC to Review 2025 Performance, Align 2026 Priorities
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition has engaged the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) as part of the Ministry’s strategic planning efforts, undertaking a comprehensive review of the Corporation’s performance in 2025 and aligning priorities for 2026. The engagement focused on strengthening execution, unlocking new investment opportunities, and positioning PHDC to deliver enhanced value...
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Government Engages TUC, Utility Stakeholders on Private Sector Participation in Power Distribution
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has held a high-level engagement with the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the Public Utilities Workers’ Union (PUWU), the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), and representatives of other utility institutions to discuss private sector participation in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and NEDCo....
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Mixed reactions greet state-owned power plant initiative
By Kizito CUDJOEGovernment’s plan to build a 1,200-megawatt (MW) state-owned thermal power plant has drawn cautious approval from independent power producers, even as energy policy think-tanks warn that long-standing structural and climate risks could undermine the project’s viability if left unaddressed. Announced by the Finance Minister in the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, the...
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CEMSE Warns NPA Price Floor Undermines Competition and Harms Consumers
Accra, Ghana – January 22, 2026 – The Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE) has raised concerns over the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) petroleum price floor, arguing that the policy undermines market efficiency, stifles competition, and ultimately hurts consumers. Introduced in April 2024, the price floor sets a minimum retail price for petroleum...
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Santol Energy aligns with Star Oil on fuel price relief, signals customer loyalty scheme
Santol Energy, a wholly Ghanaian-owned oil marketing company, has expressed strong alignment with recent industry views advocating fuel price reductions, welcoming what it described as a timely and pragmatic intervention by the leadership of Star Oil as pressure mounts to translate improving macroeconomic conditions into consumer relief. Santol Energy said comments by Star Oil’s chief...
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COPEC accuses industry of victimising Star Oil over fuel price stance
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has criticised what he describes as the unfair treatment of Star Oil Limited following the company’s advocacy for fuel price reductions during peak periods.It argues that the episode exposes fundamental weaknesses in Ghana’s petroleum pricing framework. Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, January...
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GNPC and Petrobras Commence Strategic Technical Engagement to Enhance Upstream Cooperation
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has embarked on a high-level, weeklong technical engagement with a delegation from Brazil’s national oil company, Petrobras. Spanning January 19 – 23, 2026, the visit represents a pivotal step toward deepening bilateral cooperation and fostering technical synergy between the two entities.The engagement commenced at GNPC’s Research & Technology Centre...
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Energy Minister Engages ACBF on Capacity Building and Energy Transition
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Mr John Jinapor, has held talks with the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) to explore areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening capacity in Ghana’s energy sector. ACBF, a specialised agency of the African Union with a membership of more than 40 countries, is one of Africa’s leading institutions...