By Kizito CUDJOE The latest utility tariff increase has renewed debate over sustainability of pricing reforms in the power sector, with energy policy experts arguing that repeated adjustments are failing to address deep-seated inefficiencies in the system. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has approved a 3.49 percent increase in electricity tariffs and a 0.85...
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Dangote Refinery insists exported fuel are not returning to Nigeria through Lomé
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted claims that petroleum products exported from its facility are being re-imported into Nigeria through the offshore ship-to-ship trading hub in Lomé, Togo. The refinery disclosed this on Tuesday, June 23, through a statement issued by its management, describing the allegation as a “web of falsehoods” and insisting that the claim...
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Energy Levy generates GH¢8.81bn in 2025 — Gov’t reveals
The government says the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy, which introduced a charge of GH₵1-per-litre on selected petroleum products, generated GH¢8.81 billion in 2025 into the Energy Sector Support Account. The government added that additional resources amounting to GH¢1.26 billion were deployed beyond the proceeds from the levy, bringing the total funds available...
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ACEP Trains Second Cohort of Journalists to Strengthen Fiscal Accountability Reporting
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has convened the second cohort of its Media Fellowship for Fiscal Accountability Programme, aimed at equipping journalists with the skills needed to promote transparency and accountability in public financial management. The fellowship comes at a time when Ghana’s fiscal governance landscape is increasingly influenced by publicly available data,...
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UAE ‘Eyes’ Ghana’s Ambitious Petroleum Hub project
Industrialisation, value addition, employment generation, and economic transformation while enhancing Ghana’s position as a gateway for energy trade and investment in West Africa. Commitment to Continued Engagement The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to continued dialogue and closer engagement in support of Ghana’s long-term development objectives and regional energy ambitions. The PHDC...
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TOR MD, Audit Team Attend Global Internal Audit Conference in Singapore
The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Mr. Edmond Kombat, together with members of the refinery’s audit team, is participating in the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) conference in Singapore to strengthen internal audit practices and governance systems at the refinery. Internal audit remains a critical component of TOR’s operations, supporting effective risk...
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African Energy Chamber welcomes Murphy Oil’s Bubale-1X discovery, which is expected to support Ivory Coast’s ambition to increase oil output to 500,000 barrels per day by 2035.
U.S. energy company Murphy Oil Corporation has announced an oil discovery at the Bubale-1X exploration well in Block C1-709 offshore Ivory Coast, marking another step in the country’s expanding upstream development. The discovery reinforces Ivory Coast’s position as one of West Africa’s fastest-growing exploration destinations and supports its ambition to become one of Africa’s top...
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GNPC Highlights Need for Investment, Infrastructure, and in Securing Ghana’s Energy Future
As Ghana’s demand for natural gas continues to grow, sustained investment, infrastructure development, and strong partnerships will be crucial to securing the country’s long-term energy future. This was a key message from the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) at this year’s West Africa Gas Summit (WAGS) held in Accra, where policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and...
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GNPC Highlights Need for Investment, Infrastructure, Partnerships in Securing Ghana’s Oil & Gas Future
GNPC Highlights Need for Investment, Infrastructure, Partnerships in Securing Ghana’s Oil & Gas FutureThe Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has emphasized that sustaining Ghana’s burgeoning demand for natural gas hinges on long-term capital injection, strategic infrastructure expansion, and robust multi-stakeholder partnerships. This central position was advanced during the West Africa Gas Summit (WAGS 2026) in...
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Electricity tariffs up 3.49%, water 0.85% effective July 1
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward review of electricity and water tariffs, set to take effect from July 1, 2026. Under the new directive, electricity tariffs will rise by 3.49 per cent across the board, while water tariffs will see a marginal increase of 0.85 per cent. According to the regulatory...