Issued 3 September 2025 LONDON, UK The World Nuclear Association has proudly announced that Microsoft Corporation, one of the world’s leading technology companies, has officially joined as its newest member. This landmark membership underscores the growing recognition of nuclear energy as an essential foundation for powering the digital economy and achieving ambitious climate goals. A...
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Ghana Becomes Dangote Refinery’s Latest Crude Source as Refinery Hits 70% Capacity
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has for the first time sourced crude oil from Ghana, in a move that reflects its diversification strategy as the $20 billion project works to stabilize output and silence speculation over technical setbacks. Since the refinery began production, the company has sourced crude not only from Nigeria but also fromBrazil, Angola, Ghana,...
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Deputy Energy Minister Launches Committee to Oversee Cenit Power Plant Upgrade
Ghana’s push to enhance efficiency and cut costs in power generation has taken another step forward with the inauguration of a Joint Technical Committee to oversee the conversion of the Cenit Power Plant at Tema from a single cycle to a combined cycle configuration. Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah (MP), inaugurated...
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Nigeria signs deepwater oil contract with TotalEnergies
Nigeria has signed a production-sharing contract (PSC) with TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), opens new tab and local firm South Atlantic Petroleum for two offshore blocks, in a step to boost exploration and attract investment under its new oil framework.Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, is seeking to revitalize its upstream sector amid global energy transition pressures and declining...
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Star Oil Maintains Fuel Prices for First Pricing Window of September
Accra, Ghana – September 1, 2025Star Oil, a leading player in Ghana’s downstream oil sector, has maintained the prices of its petroleum products for the first pricing window of September 2025.The decision comes amidst a cautiously balanced market outlook, as noted in the September report by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). The report...
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Global nuclear industry gathers in London this weekGoal to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 is achievable
In 2024, nuclear reactors supplied more electricity than ever before. World Nuclear Performance Report 2025 charts this record milestone and demonstrates nuclear’s endurance as part of a clean and resilient global energy mix.The global reactor fleet ran at an average capacity factor* of 83% in 2024, higher than any other source of electricity. This measure...
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Imported coal for Matarbari plant had stones – some weighing 30kg, probe finds Energy
These oversized stones were detected after unloading one-third of the coal from 11th consignment. The shipment carried 63,300 tonnes onboard MV Orient Orchid, which docked at the Matarbari jetty on 17 March this year A consignment of Indonesian coal imported to feed the 1200 MW Matarbari Ultra Super Critical power plant in March contained boulders...
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Bui Power Authority Announces Double Profit, Strengthens Renewable Energy Drive at 2025 AGM
Here’s a polished rewrite for an online publication style: **Bui Power Authority Announces Double Profit, Strengthens Renewable Energy Drive at 2025 AGM The Bui Power Authority (BPA) has announced a net profit of $64.5 million for the 2024 financial year, nearly twice its projected target of \$33.6 million. The disclosure was made during the Authority’s...
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GNPC Set to Begin Drilling in the Voltain Basin by Early 2026
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) is expected to commence exploratory drilling in the Voltain Basin by the first quarter of 2026, marking a major step in Ghana’s bid to expand its petroleum resource base. Speaking during an interview in Accra, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle, disclosed that...
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Ghana Launches Renewable Energy and Green Transition Fund to Drive Sustainable Future
Ghana has introduced a new Renewable Energy and Green Transition Fund as part of efforts to fast-track the country’s energy transition agenda. Speaking at the Future of Energy Conference 2025 in Accra, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, said the fund will provide vital financial support for renewable energy projects and green...