Ghana’s petroleum revenue collections increased sharply in the first half of 2026, but the latest report from the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) raises questions about whether the information needed to scrutinise the use of those revenues is keeping pace with the money flowing through the system. The Committee’s 2026 Semi-Annual Report records US$561.41...
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Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee Inspects NPA Monitoring Systems Following Auditor-General’s Report
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has undertaken a working visit to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), including its Monitoring Command Centre, to assess measures being implemented to address findings in the Auditor-General’s Special Audit Report on the Authority.The visit formed part of the Committee’s oversight responsibilities, with discussions focusing on petroleum product tracking and...
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Jinapor Calls for Stronger Regional Electricity Trade in West Africa
Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has called on ECOWAS member states to strengthen regional electricity trade to improve energy security and promote economic growth across West Africa. Speaking at the opening of the 16th Meeting of ECOWAS Ministers in Charge of Energy, Dr Jinapor emphasised the need to prioritise energy...
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Uganda’s Refinery Plans Draw Lessons From Ghana’s TOR
Uganda’s plans to establish domestic oil-refining capacity have brought a delegation from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), highlighting the role of operational knowledge-sharing as African countries explore ways to process more crude oil within their own economies. The delegation, accompanied by Ghana’s Petroleum Commission (PC), visited TOR on October...
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Bright Simons Questions Credibility of Ghana’s $28bn Petroleum Hub Deal
Ghana’s proposed US$28 billion Petroleum Hub expansion is facing renewed scrutiny over investor credibility, financing capacity and the government’s ability to convert ambitious infrastructure announcements into completed industrial projects. Bright Simons, honorary vice-president of the IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, has challenged the credibility of the consortium selected to develop Phase Two of the...
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NOCAL SENIOR MANAGEMENT HOLDS STRATEGIC MEETING TO ADVANCE INSTITUTIONAL GOALS.
Monrovia, Liberia, October 22, 2026. The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) has convened a strategic meeting with its senior management team to align priorities, identify potential risks, and strengthen decision-making in pursuit of its institutional goals. The meeting emphasized three key priorities:✅ Goal Alignment: Establishing clear objectives and organizational priorities. ✅ Risk Management: Identifying...
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BOST Energies, SONABHY Deepen Cross-Border Petroleum Cooperation
BOST Energies has hosted a delegation from Burkina Faso’s national petroleum company, SONABHY, as the two organisations continue engagements aimed at strengthening cooperation in the petroleum sector and expanding regional energy ties. The delegation was led by SONABHY Managing Director Patrice Forogo, who visited BOST Energies’ head office following a visit by BOST Energies’ Managing...
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NPA to Strengthen Ties with UMaT to drive downstream petroleum sector
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo ,Esq., has affirmed his resolve to collaborate with the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) and academia to drive the country’s downstream petroleum industry. He made the comments when a delegation from the University led by the Dean of School of...
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Liberia’s Mines Minister Calls for Unified African Mining Strategies to Drive Industrialization.
ACCRA, GHANA October 20, 2026. Liberia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, R. Matenokay Tingban, has called on African countries to strengthen cooperation, improve geological data collection, and take practical steps to transform the continent’s mineral resources into sustainable economic growth. Speaking during two high-level mining discussions in Accra, Ghana, Minister Tingban emphasized the need for...
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PHDC Deputy CEO Sadia Abdulai Champions Female Leadership in the Energy Sector
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer, in charge of Finance and Administration at the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Halimatu Sadia Abdulai Abu, has called for greater recognition, trust and support for women in leadership, particularly in the corporate world. She made these remarks at the Africa Public Sector Conference & Awards (APSCA), where she joined...