The 2nd edition of the Zimbabwe–Zambia Energy Projects Summit (Zim Zam 2025) will take place from 26–28 November 2025 at the Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort, bringing together leading policymakers, investors, and energy developers to advance Southern Africa’s clean energy transition. With the participation of the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community...
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GNPC Refutes Claims of Withholding Data in Springfield WCTP-2 Valuation Process
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has dismissed what it describes as misleading public reports regarding its role in the ongoing controversy surrounding the valuation of Springfield Exploration and Production Ltd.’s interest in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP-2). The corporation’s response follows heightened public scrutiny after the Ministry of Energy and Green...
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Four Days More to the 9th Ghana Energy Awards
With only four days to go, anticipation is mounting across Ghana’s energy fraternity as preparations near completion for the much-awaited 9th Ghana Energy Awards (GEA). The prestigious industry event is scheduled to take place on Friday, 28th November 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra. Held under the theme “Repositioning the Energy Sector as a...
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“Buying Our Own Block Makes No Sense”, Says ACEP; Warns Gov’t Against Risky Afina Takeover Citing Non-Commercial Data and High Fiscal Exposure
Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye, has cautioned that government’s plan to assume Springfield Exploration & Production’s interest in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP2) — the Afina discovery — represents an “illogical and fiscally dangerous” move given the absence of commercially viable data and Ghana’s limited...
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PHDC Acting CEO Dr. Tony Aubynn Named “Most Influential Corporate Leader of the Decade”
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Dr. Tony Aubynn, has been honoured with the “Most Influential Corporate Leader of the Decade” Award for his outstanding contribution to national development. The recognition celebrates Dr. Aubynn’s transformative leadership and his impact across multiple sectors, including mining, energy, finance, and sports administration....
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Ghanaian energy mogul Kevin Okyere in talks to sell oil block to state-owned GNPC
Springfield Group, the energy conglomerated founded by Ghanaian energy mogul Kevin Okyere, is in talks to sell its interest in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP2) to the state-owned Ghana National Petroleum Corporation. The discussions mark one of the most significant moves in Ghana’s upstream sector in recent years and could allow the...
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Ghana Must Decide Whether It Backs Its Own”: INSTEPR’s Kwadwo Poku on the Kevin Okyere Saga
Ghana Must Decide Whether It Backs Its Own”: INSTEPR’s Kwadwo Poku on the Kevin Okyere SagaGhana’s turbulent upstream oil debate took a sharp turn this morning after Kwadwo Poku, Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Policies and Research (INSTEPR), delivered one of the strongest public defences yet of embattled Springfield founder Kevin Okyere. In...
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COP30 Drops Draft on Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
The COP30 climate summit is ditching an earlier draft of a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels, according to the latest draft of negotiating texts at the global gathering in Belem, Brazil.Many countries at COP30 have mobilized and supported a so-called “roadmap” to transition away from fossil fuels. But the latest draft document of...
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PHDC Showcases Investment Prospects at UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce Strategic ForumThe Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) has outlined major investment
opportunities within Ghana’s ambitious Petroleum Hub project during a high-level engagement organised by the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) in Accra.Addressing UKGCC executives and business leaders, Mr. George Asante, Business Development Manager at PHDC, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the project’s competitive incentive packages, regulatory advantages, and long-term economic potential. He emphasised that the Petroleum...
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NPA, 24-Hour Economy Secretariat Meet to Advance Night Economy Pilot in Osu
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has held a strategic meeting with key stakeholders and executives of the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat as preparations advance for the rollout of a Night Economy Pilot Project in the Osu enclave this December.The meeting, held on November 19, forms part of ongoing efforts to operationalise the government’s 24-Hour Economy Initiative...