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...
Author: Energy Crossroad (Energy Crossroad)
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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.
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...
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Fuel prices set to drop for Christmas – Oil Marketers Board Chair assures
Board Chairman of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Gabriel Kumi, says Ghanaians should expect cheaper fuel this Christmas as global product prices continue to fal He says the indicators already point to clear reductions across petrol, diesel and LPG, and consumers will feel the relief from mid-December. Speaking on PM Express Business Edition, he...
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ACEP Fellow Says Victimisation Concerns Hindering Youth Whistleblowing Efforts
Fiscal Accountability Fellow at the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Maltiti Mohammed, has raised concerns over the growing reluctance of young professionals in Ghana’s energy sector to report suspected financial irregularities or impropriety due to fears of victimisation and job insecurity. Speaking during the NorvanReports, Economic Governance Platform (EGP) and Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC)...
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Dangote receives second Ghana crude cargo — Report
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken delivery of its second-ever crude cargo from Ghana, a move that coincides with a sharp reduction in its purchases from Europe as the plant adjusts its slate ahead of major maintenance. Industry tracking data showed that the latest shipment, carrying Ghana’s Sankofa grade, arrived in November, the second time...
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KNUST, Yinson and Petroleum Commission inaugurate Ghana’s first Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Lab
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Yinson Production West Africa Limited (Yinson), and the Petroleum Commission (PC) have commissioned the Net-Zero Carbon Emission Lab (NCEL), Ghana’s first specialised centre dedicated to scientific carbon measurement, emissions modelling, advanced decarbonisation research and industry-focused training. The lab, situated at the College of Engineering, forms part...
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CBOD Urges Corporate Ghana to Broaden ESG Initiatives to Support Vulnerable Groups
The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) is urging corporate organisations to expand and diversify their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives to ensure that vulnerable and marginalised groups benefit more meaningfully from social investment programmes nationwide. This call was made by the Chief Executive of CBOD, Dr. Patrick Ofori, during the commissioning of a...
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TOR MD Reveals Deep Financial Crisis Inherited from Previous Administration, Highlights Strong Recovery Efforts
The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Edmond Kombat Esq., has revealed that the state refinery inherited a severe financial and operational crisis created under the Akufo-Addo–led New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. Despite the daunting situation, he says TOR is now firmly on a path to recovery.Speaking at a capacity-building workshop in Tema...
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Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
Victims of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a legal claim against oil and gas company Shell in the UK courts, seeking compensation for what they say is the company’s role in making the storm more severe. Around 400 people were killed, and millions of homes were damaged when Typhoon Rai slammed into...