The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, on Monday night paid a second visit to the Akosombo Substation to personally inspect ongoing restoration works following the recent fire outbreak that damaged the control room and caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts of power to the national grid.During the visit, the...
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TOR Partial Privatization Worth Considering if Structured as Strategic Recapitalization – Expert
Mr. Joshua Batsa Narh, Executive Chairman of the Energy Chamber Ghana and a Director at Wingfield Group, has posited that the partial privatization of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is a viable policy option that warrants serious consideration, provided it is executed as a strategic recapitalization rather than a mere asset disposal. This perspective expressed...
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Jinapor orders GRIDCO CEO to step aside over Akosombo fire
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has directed the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) Ing. Mark Awuah Baah to step aside pending investigations into a fire outbreak at the Akosombo Power Control Centre. The directive comes in the wake of a major fire incident at the...
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Fire Explosion at Akosombo Substation Causes Widespread Power Outages, 1,000MW Lost to Grid
The ministry of energy and green transition saysin the last 24 hours, the country has experienced widespread power interruptions beyond the isolated pockets of outages. The Ministry’s Spokesperson in a Facebook message said this was triggered by a fire explosion at the Akosombo substation, a critical facility within our power generation and transmission network. “As...
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Ghana Gas Engages Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy
Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas) hosted members of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy for an engagement session and a tour of its Gas Processing Plant (GPP), giving lawmakers firsthand insight into its operations. The Committee began its activities in the region with a courtesy call on the Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph...
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Joint PHDC and Lands Commission team conclude Community Engagement sessions in Jomoro
The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Lands Commission, concluded a comprehensive community engagement exercise in Jomoro, with strong confidence that the project has now gained the acceptance of the majority of the Jomoro people. The exercise, which began on Monday, April 20, and ended on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Ellenda, effectively...
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Energy Minister Inspects Akosombo Substation After Fire Outbreak, Orders Urgent Power Restoration
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, on Thursday morning visited the Akosombo Substation following a fire outbreak that severely damaged the facility. The Minister, accompanied by his Deputy Minister and officials from the Ministry, toured the site to assess the extent of damage and receive firsthand briefings on the incident. According...
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Kenya and Uganda Align Oil Assets to Build Regional Refining Capacity
Kenya plans to invest in Uganda’s Hoima refinery. The deal deepens energy ties between the two countries and across East Africa.President William Ruto said on April 23 in Nairobi that Kenya will invest in Uganda’s planned Hoima refinery, framing the move as a reciprocal step after Uganda took a stake in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)....
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Liberia Electricity Corporation Concludes Assessment in Gedehtarbo- Targets Electrification Within Three Months
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has completed a day-long technical assessment in Gedehtarbo and surrounding communities, marking a significant step toward expanding electricity access in southeastern Liberia.The assessment brought together LEC officials, local leaders, and residents from several towns across the Gedehtarbo area. Situated on the outskirts of Pleebo, the community has long faced challenges...
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ZEN Petroleum begins trading on GSE, raises GH¢640m
ZEN Petroleum Holdings PLC has officially began trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), marking a major milestone in Ghana’s capital market and the company’s growth trajectory.The indigenous downstream petroleum firm listed 640 million ordinary shares on the Exchange, following what is being described as one of the most significant capital raises in recent years....