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Crude Oil and Refined Products Market Review and Outlook

Crude Oil and Refined Products Market Review and Outlook

During the pricing window under review, the international market price of crude oil declined by about 2.03% compared to the previous window. Increased production from both OPEC and non-OPEC member countries largely drove the price reduction, resulting in a higher supply relative to demand. It has been projected by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that...

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UTM Partners Global Engineering Giants to Deliver Nigeria’s First FLNG Project by 2029

UTM Partners Global Engineering Giants to Deliver Nigeria’s First FLNG Project by 2029

The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UTM Offshore Limited, Dr. Julius Rone, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to delivering Nigeria’s first Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project by 2029, emphasizing that the initiative is being executed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading engineering and energy companies.Speaking at the just-ended African...

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Ghana’s oil output peaked in 2019 – PIAC warns of sharp production decline

Ghana’s oil output peaked in 2019 – PIAC warns of sharp production decline

Ghana’s oil production has been on a steady decline since peaking in 2019, raising serious concerns about the country’s future petroleum revenue and energy sustainability, according to the executive secretary of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) Isaac Dwamena. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express Business Edition on October 14, he revealed that Ghana recorded...

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Nigeria, Sahara, others unveil first fully owned floating oil terminal in 50 years

Nigeria, Sahara, others unveil first fully owned floating oil terminal in 50 years

The NNPC Limited, Sahara Group, Eroton E&P, and Bilton Energy Ltd have unveiled Nigeria’s first wholly owned 2.2-million-barrel capacity Floating Storage and Offloading vessel, designed to drive sustained oil and gas production. In a statement seen by BusinessDay, the firms said the vessel is Nigeria’s first crude oil terminal to be commissioned in 50 years....

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PHDC Nears Partnership Agreement with Egyptian Consortium for Petroleum Hub Project

PHDC Nears Partnership Agreement with Egyptian Consortium for Petroleum Hub Project

The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) is on the verge of finalising a partnership agreement with a consortium of leading Egyptian firms Chemexa Petrochemical Trading and Kaolin alongside the African International Alliance for Business and Sustainable Development and Ghana’s Adfat Group of Companies as local partners. The development follows a productive meeting held on Monday,...

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Energy Minister Engages Power Sector Stakeholders on Long-Term Strategies to Ensure Stable Power Supply

Energy Minister Engages Power Sector Stakeholders on Long-Term Strategies to Ensure Stable Power Supply

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Jinapor, has held a strategic engagement with key stakeholders in the power sector aimed at sustaining and ensuring consistent electricity supply across the country. The meeting focused on developing comprehensive strategies and actionable plans to guide the sector from now through to 2030, with emphasis on...

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GRA Foils Attempted Diesel Diversion, Saves State GH¢2.3 Million in Revenue

GRA Foils Attempted Diesel Diversion, Saves State GH¢2.3 Million in Revenue

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), working in collaboration with the National Security Authority, has uncovered and intercepted a fuel diversion syndicate attempting to illegally reroute diesel meant for export. According to the GRA, the operation which thwarted what could have been a GH¢2.3 million tax loss involved 10 trucks loaded with approximately 540,000 litres of...

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PIAC criticises $100m cap on Stabilisation Fund, calls for compliance

PIAC criticises $100m cap on Stabilisation Fund, calls for compliance

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has expressed concern over the government’s continued breach of the legal capping formula for the Ghana Stabilisation Fund (GSF), warning that the move undermines Ghana’s ability to withstand future fiscal shocks. According to PIAC’s 2025 Half year report, the government maintained a US$100 million cap on the Fund...

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Energy Ministry Engages Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union to Strengthen Sector Efficiency

Energy Ministry Engages Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union to Strengthen Sector Efficiency

The Minister for Energy has held a productive meeting with the leadership of the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union (GNPTDU) as part of ongoing stakeholder engagements aimed at strengthening Ghana’s energy sector. The discussions centred on key issues affecting tanker drivers across the country, including welfare concerns, the establishment of a fair and structured...