The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to revamping Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector, pledging bold reforms to attract investment and boost local participation.Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Local Content Conference and Exhibition in Takoradi, the Western Regional capital, Mr. Jinapor said despite recent challenges including a 32...
Author: Energy Crossroad (Energy Crossroad)
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US becomes first country to export 10 million tonnes of LNG in single month
The U.S. has become the first country to export 10 million metric tonnes (mmt) of liquefied natural gas in a single month, according to preliminary data from financial firm LSEG. The U.S. exported a record 10.1 mmt of the liquid fuel in October, up from a revised figure of 9.1 mmt in September, LSEG data...
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Oil slips on oversupply concerns, stronger dollar
Oil prices fell over 1% on Tuesday as OPEC+’s decision to pause output hikes in the first quarter next year along with weak manufacturing data and a stronger dollar weighed on the market. Brent crude futures fell 82 cents, or around 1.3%, to $64.07 a barrel by 0905 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was...
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Fuel price cuts reflect economic recovery – COPEC
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has lauded the latest round of fuel price reductions across the country, describing the development as a strong signal of improving economic fundamentals.In the first pricing window of November, leading Oil Marketing Company, Star Oil, slashed petrol prices to GH¢11.97 per litre and diesel to GH¢12.47 per litre one...
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Energy commission deepens engagement with stakeholders to strengthen energy sector
As part of its stakeholder engagement drive under the newly inaugurated Board, the Energy Commission held a high-level meeting with Chief Executives of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) at the NZEB in Accra on 29th October 2025 to enhance cooperation and address key industry concerns. The Board Chairman, Prof. John Gartchie Gatsi, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment...
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COMAC Warns High LPG Taxes Could Fuel Deforestation Across West Africa
The Ghana Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has cautioned that excessive taxes on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) are undermining efforts to promote clean energy and protect forests across West Africa. The Chamber says the growing tax burden is forcing millions of low-income households to revert to charcoal and firewood for cooking, accelerating deforestation and...
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West Africa needs cross-border LPG strategy to drive clean energy — COMAC Chairman
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) is calling for a regional approach to LPG supply and pricing to ensure that all West African countries benefit from emerging energy infrastructure, including Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery.Speaking at the just-ended OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos, COMAC Chairman Gabriel Kumi said the success of the Dangote Refinery...
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IMF’s Ghana Rep. Describes IPPs Debt Restructuring as Crucial Reset for Energy Sector
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described Ghana’s renegotiation of legacy arrears owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) as a major turning point for the country’s energy sector, signalling renewed investor confidence and improved financial discipline. For years, Ghana’s power sector had been burdened by more than US$2.5 billion in arrears to IPPs, a situation...
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Fuel Prices Drop as OMCs Begin Implementing November Reductions
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) across Ghana have started reducing prices of petroleum products at the pumps, in line with earlier industry projections of a significant decline from November 1, 2025. Market leader Star Oil has adjusted its pump prices, selling a litre of petrol at GH¢11.59, down from GH¢12.77, while diesel now goes for...
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GNPC Reaffirms Commitment to Operatorship at Second Annual General Meeting
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has restated its commitment to achieving full operatorship as it continues to strengthen technical competence, institutional resilience, and financial sustainability. This assurance was given at the Corporation’s Second Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Marriott Hotel in Accra under the theme “Consolidating Our March Towards Operatorship”. The meeting...