Author: Energy Crossroad (Energy Crossroad)

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Africa Requires $100bn Renewable Energy Investment to Drive Green Industrial Growth – AfCFTA Secretary-General

Africa Requires $100bn Renewable Energy Investment to Drive Green Industrial Growth – AfCFTA Secretary-General

The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), H.E. Wamkele Mene, has emphasized that Africa will need an estimated $100 billion to accelerate renewable energy development and expand electricity access across the continent. Speaking at the closing session of the 2025 Africa Oil Week (AOW) in Accra on Thursday, September 18, Mr. Mene...

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Global oil and gas fields shrinking output, IEA urges investment now

Global oil and gas fields shrinking output, IEA urges investment now

The average rate at which oil and gas fields’ output declines over time has significantly accelerated globally, largely due to higher reliance on shale and deep offshore resources, meaning that companies must work much harder than before just to maintain production at today’s levels, according to a new IEA report. The international conversation over the...

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Ranked: Nuclear Power Generation by Country

Ranked: Nuclear Power Generation by Country

Key TakeawaysThe U.S. accounts for nearly 30% of global nuclear power generation.China is the second-largest producer, followed by France.Globally, nuclear power accounts for 10% of total electricity generation.Nuclear power remains one of the world’s largest sources of low-carbon electricity, providing reliable baseload energy for millions of people. In 2024, global nuclear power plants generated 2,818...

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Petrosol to leverage human capital to fuel 10-year growth plan

Petrosol to leverage human capital to fuel 10-year growth plan

Oil marketing company Petrosol is leveraging its human capital to drive long-term growth in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector as it implements a 10-year strategic plan to expand market share.The firm says investing in talent development and rewarding high-performing staff will remain central to its competitiveness in the industry.It follows Petrosol’s “A Decade of Excellence” Awards,...

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GOIL PLC Strengthens Emergency Preparedness with Fire Drill at Head Office

GOIL PLC Strengthens Emergency Preparedness with Fire Drill at Head Office

GOIL PLC conducted a comprehensive fire drill exercise this morning as part of its unwavering commitment to safety and emergency preparedness. The exercise, organized in collaboration with the Ghana National Fire Service and the Ambulance Service, tested evacuation procedures, firefighting skills, and emergency response measures – reaffirming the company’s dedication to safeguarding staff, customers, and...

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TotalEnergies secures four offshore exploration blocks in Liberia licensing round

TotalEnergies secures four offshore exploration blocks in Liberia licensing round

TotalEnergies has signed four Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) for the LB-6, LB-11, LB-17 and LB-29 Exploration blocks offshore Liberia, which were awarded following the 2024 Direct Negotiation Licensing Round organized by the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Agency.The blocks LB-6, LB-11, LB-17 and LB-29, covering an area of approximately 12,700 square kilometers, are located in the south...

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Government Engages Power Sector Stakeholders to Secure Stable Electricity Supply

Government Engages Power Sector Stakeholders to Secure Stable Electricity Supply

The government has held a high-level meeting with key players in the power sector to review the current electricity situation and chart strategies for future stability. The meeting, convened this morning, at the instance of the minister of energy and green transition John Jinapor, was aimed at safeguarding consistent and reliable power supply for consumers...

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PURC Set to Roll Out New Utility Tariffs in January 2026

PURC Set to Roll Out New Utility Tariffs in January 2026

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced that revised utility tariffs will take effect from January 2026, following ongoing stakeholder consultations and public hearings. According to PURC’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Shafic Suleman, the review seeks to strike a delicate balance between safeguarding consumers from excessive charges and ensuring that service providers remain financially sustainable....

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Guyana found huge oil reserves 10 years ago, so why are most people still poor?

Guyana found huge oil reserves 10 years ago, so why are most people still poor?

With a ‘one-sided’ deal handing vast profits to the world’s top oil firms, many Guyanese ask when the energy bonanza will benefit them.On 18 July, the International Chamber of Commerce approved the attempt by the US energy multinational Chevron to replace Hess Oil as a stakeholder in one of the world’s largest offshore oilfields, Guyana’s...