The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, has inaugurated the new Board of Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG), tasking members to fast-track the country’s long-held ambition of adding nuclear energy to its power mix.Speaking at the ceremony, the minister highlighted Ghana’s decades-long pursuit of nuclear power—an aspiration...
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Government’s Planned Reassignment of WCTP2 Block Poses Major Blow to Springfield
The government’s move to reassign the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP2) to what it describes as a “more financially robust operator” is sending strong signals across the petroleum sector, marking what some industry observers say is one of the toughest periods for Springfield Exploration and Production Limited (SEP). The latest development follows a...
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Government in Talks With Springfield for Possible State Takeover of WCTP2 Interest
The Government of Ghana is holding negotiations with Springfield Exploration and Production Limited (SEP) on a potential state-led acquisition of the company’s interest in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP2). According to spokesperson of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition Richmond Rockson on his Facebook page, the discussions are ongoing and form...
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Energy Minister Inaugurates Board of Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has inaugurated the new Board of Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited (PSGL), a subsidiary of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama askedPSGL plays a strategic role in the mining value chain by recovering gold from old tailings and waste...
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CEMSE Commends J.K. Horgle Transport, Backs Company to win multiple awards at 2025 Ghana Energy Awards.
The Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE), Ben Nsiah, has endorsed J.K. Horgle Transport Company Limited to win multiple awards at the upcoming 2025 Ghana Energy Awards, describing the firm as a model of responsibility and reliability in Ghana’s petroleum haulage industry. Mr. Nsiah said the company’s strong safety...
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UK Expertise Positioned to Drive Africa’s Next Energy Expansion and Low-Carbon Transition
The growing importance of United Kingdom expertise in shaping Africa’s evolving energy landscape took center stage at the Wider African Energy Summit (WAES) in Aberdeen on Tuesday, as operators and industry stakeholders highlighted the UK’s unique role in supporting Africa’s next wave of oil, gas, and low-carbon growthWith many African countries accelerating gas monetization, improving...
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PIAC elects Richard Ellimah as new chair
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has elected Natural Resource Governance Analyst and Community Activist Richard Ellimah as its new Chair for the 2025–2026 term. Mr. Ellimah, who represents Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) on the Committee, was elected on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He takes over from Constantine K. M....
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NUPRC Sets December 1 For 2025 Licensing Round
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, has announced that the 2025 Licensing Round will officially commence on December 1, 2025, marking a major push to unlock new investments into Nigeria’s upstream oil sector. The Commission Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, made the announcement at the NUPRC’s Project 1MMBOPD Additional Production Investment Forum in London,...
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EnergyCrossroad.com Earns Spotlight as 2025 Ghana Energy Awards Announces Shortlisted Nominees
The Secretariat of the Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) has released the official shortlist for the 2025 edition of the highly regarded national awards scheme, with EnergyCrossroad.com earning a prominent place among this year’s contenders. More than 500 nominations were received during the submission period from 9 September to 31 October 2025—one of the highest in...
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IAEA expert Bellona-Gerard urges stronger stakeholder engagement in Ghana’s energy transition
Manager of External Affairs at the Volta River Authority (VRA), Bellona-Gerard Vittor-Quao, has called for stronger collaboration, transparency, and ethical journalism in Ghana’s energy transition process. Ghana’s shift toward renewable energy and critical minerals, she said, requires deeper involvement of communities and stakeholders to prevent future conflicts and ensure long-term national benefit. Speaking at a...