The Vice President of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has confirmed her participation in the upcoming Africa Energy Technology Conference 2026 (AETC 2026), scheduled to take place from May 19 to 21, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel.The conference, organized in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, is expected to bring together key...
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COMAC Advocates Policy Balance to Strengthen Competition and Protect Consumers
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has called for a more balanced policy framework to ensure fair competition and enhanced consumer protection within Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. Speaking at a panel discussion during the 2026 World Consumer Rights Day, COMAC’s Director for Policy and Regulations, Mohammed Issah, stressed that safeguarding consumers requires policies that...
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GNPC Recognized for Strong Financial Discipline in 2026 PFM Compliance Rankings
The Ministry of Finance, Ghana, has ranked the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) among the most compliant public institutions in its 2026 Public Financial Management (PFM) Compliance League Table, published on 19 March 2026. The assessment evaluates the extent to which public institutions adhere to established regulations governing the prudent use of public funds. In...
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ZEN Petroleum to list on GSE after securing fully subscribed IPO
ZEN Petroleum Holdings PLC has unveiled plans to raise GH¢640 million through an initial public offering, marking one of the largest listings by an indigenous downstream petroleum company on the Ghana Stock Exchange in recent years. The IPO, which opened on March 25, 2026, and is scheduled to close on March 31, offers 128 million...
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Jubilee and TEN Partners Strengthen Engagement with Western Region Stakeholders
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), in collaboration with its Jubilee and TEN partners, has deepened stakeholder engagement in the Western Region through a pivotal dialogue with traditional authorities and key community representatives. The engagement, held in Takoradi, formed part of ongoing efforts to promote transparency, strengthen collaboration, and address issues relating to offshore operations,...
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Rising energy costs: Why solar power is no longer optional
Nigeria is once again experiencing the harsh realities of global energy shocks. As tensions surrounding the Iran war escalate and global oil markets react to uncertainty in the Middle East, energy prices have surged worldwide. For Nigerians already struggling with unreliable electricity supply, the consequences are immediate and painful. The rising cost of petrol and...
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COPEC projects fuel prices to hit GH¢18 per litre in April
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has warned that fuel prices could rise to between GH¢17 and GH¢18 per litre in the first pricing window of April. The projected increase is attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are threatening supply chains and driving volatility in global crude oil prices. Executive Secretary...
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EV charging stations must get Energy Commission approval – Jinapor
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has outlined regulatory measures to manage the growing impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on Ghana’s power grid, following the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) approval of a dedicated electricity tariff for public EV charging. The approved tariff of GH¢2.016 per kilowatt-hour, effective April 1, marks a...
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Jinapor Calls for Stable Policies to Boost Energy Investment at Powering Africa Summit
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has underscored the need for stable policy frameworks and improved risk management to enhance investor confidence in Africa’s energy sector. Speaking as a panelist at the Powering Africa Summit 2026, Dr. Jinapor highlighted the critical role governments must play in addressing investment risks and creating...
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Middle East crisis: Ghana must strengthen long-term energy security – PHDC
The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation has stated that it is time for Ghana to draw lessons from the ongoing Middle East crisis by strengthening long-term energy security. This includes increased strategic fuel reserves, local refining, and accelerated implementation of the petroleum hub project.The corporation is, therefore, advocating for at least 90 days of fuel stock...