MOSCOW, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Ukrainian drones attacked one of Russia’s largest petrochemical complexes, Salavat in the southern Bashkortostan region, for the second time in less than a week, the local governor said, and two sources said a major unit caught fire.Ukraine has attacked more than 10 Russian refineries and export terminals over the past...
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Data, Infrastructure, and Leadership: The Pillars of Ghana’s Upstream Competitiveness
At the recently ended Africa Oil Week 2025 held in Accra, CEO of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Kwame Ntow Amoah, delivered a compelling message to investors and policymakers, he said Ghana’s competitive edge in the upstream sector hinges on more than just fiscal incentives. During a high-level panel on “Enhancing Competitiveness and Investment in...
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ASEC PRAISES PURC FOR NOT ACCEDING TO ECG KILLER TARIFF PROPOSAL
The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has commended the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for fairly regulating electricity prices, placing customers first by approving only 1.14 percent increase instead of the outrageous 225 percent proposed by the power distribution company ECG. In a statement signed by the Director of Research and Innovation Dr, Elvis Twumasi,...
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Nigerian regulator pulls approval for TotalEnergies’ $860m asset sale to Chappal Energies
TotalEnergies’ sale of a minority stake in a Nigerian onshore oil producer has fallen through, Nigerian regulators said on Tuesday, in a setback to the French oil major’s strategy to sell mature, polluting assets and pay down debt.Total agreed in July 2024 to sell its 10% stake in Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited...
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Ghana to begin site studies for first nuclear power plant
Ghana will soon commence detailed site characterization studies on two locations earmarked for the country’s first nuclear power plant. The exercise is expected to play a crucial role in determining the most suitable site, as Ghana pushes forward with plans to add nuclear power to its energy mix. Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition,...
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Ghana Participates in Global Nuclear Energy Conference in Paris
The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah (MP), has represented Ghana at the 2025 Roadmaps to New Nuclear Ministerial Conference in Paris, France. The high-level conference convened energy ministers, policymakers, and experts from across the world to deliberate on the role of nuclear energy in advancing the global transition to clean...
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Nigeria, Ghana, Seven Others Endorse African Petroleum Regulators Forum Charter
Nigeria, Ghana, and six other African countries have formally signed the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF) Charter, marking a significant move toward harmonising oil and gas regulations across the continent. The signing took place on Thursday during the 31st Africa Oil Week in Accra, Ghana, under the chairmanship of the Chief Executive of the Nigerian...
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We Need Ambitious Projects Like Petroleum Hub To Develop The Country – Dr Toni Aubynn
supply of raw materials for the refineries and petrochemical plants. Dr Aubynn concluded his remarks with a compelling call to both local and international investors to consider the petroleum hub as a prime investment opportunity, emphasising its potential to deliver substantial returns. Present with Dr Aubynn on the panel were the CEOs of the National...
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Petrosol to leverage human capital to fuel 10-year growth plan
Oil marketing company Petrosol is leveraging its human capital to drive long-term growth in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector as it implements a 10-year strategic plan to expand market share.The firm says investing in talent development and rewarding high-performing staff will remain central to its competitiveness in the industry.It follows Petrosol’s “A Decade of Excellence” Awards,...
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GOIL PLC Strengthens Emergency Preparedness with Fire Drill at Head Office
GOIL PLC conducted a comprehensive fire drill exercise this morning as part of its unwavering commitment to safety and emergency preparedness. The exercise, organized in collaboration with the Ghana National Fire Service and the Ambulance Service, tested evacuation procedures, firefighting skills, and emergency response measures – reaffirming the company’s dedication to safeguarding staff, customers, and...