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Energy Minister Meets New WAPCo Managing Director to Strengthen Collaboration
Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has met with a delegation from the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo), led by the company’s new Managing Director, Mr. Abiodun Bodunrin. He takes over from Ms. Michelle Burket, who previously held the role. Discussions during the meeting centered on areas of mutual interest, particularly...
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The Global Push for a Just Transition in Energy Jobs
For years, energy workers from the fossil fuel sector have been growing increasingly concerned about their future working in the sector. As many countries invest heavily in renewable energy, in a bid to decrease dependence on oil, gas, and coal, many traditional energy jobs are disappearing. However, the knowledge and experience that workers in this...
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Babona Service Station CEO Outlines Growth Vision After 18 Years of Service
The Chief Executive Officer of Babona Service Station, Mr. Felix Asare Mensah, has credited quality service, affordable products, and credibility as the driving forces behind his company’s resilience and growth over the past 18 years. Speaking at the launch of the rebranded MISA at his Weija facility, Mr. Asare Mensah explained that customer trust remains...
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PETROFUND expands training drive with 2026 scholarships after 432 trained
The Petroleum Training and Education Fund (PETROFUND) says it has trained 432 Namibians to date as it moves to strengthen the country’s skills base in the oil and gas sector.Shoki Kandjimi, CPRP, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer at PETROFUND, said the fund will this year take in a new cohort as part of its scholarship...
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Tema Port Gears Up for 24-Hour Petroleum Operations Under NPA-GPHA Collaboration
Ghana’s ambition to roll out a 24-Hour Economy in strategic sectors is gaining momentum, with the Port of Tema set to become the first petroleum hub to operate around the clock. The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) are spearheading preparations to transform the oil jetty into a 24/7...
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COMAC and Tamale Technical University Forge Partnership to Advance Petroleum Marketing Education
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has initiated a landmark partnership with Tamale Technical University (TaTU) aimed at strengthening petroleum marketing education and developing the next generation of professionals for Ghana’s downstream energy sector. A high-level COMAC delegation, led by its Chief Executive Officer Dr. Riverson Oppong, and accompanied by the Chamber’s Head of...
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Ghana’s Pivotal Role in Africa’s Green Energy Future
Africa is entering a decisive phase in its energy transformation, and Ghana is well-positioned to lead the charge. As demand for electricity grows alongside climate imperatives, the country faces the dual challenge of maximizing oil and gas resources while fast-tracking renewables and preparing for nuclear power all underpinned by stronger climate governance. Ghana’s Energy Mix:...
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PHDC Launches Second “Let’s Go to Asia” Initiative in Japan
The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) has kicked off the second edition of its flagship “Let’s Go to Asia” initiative in Japan, coinciding with the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9). The programme is designed to deepen Ghana-Japan cooperation by connecting Ghanaian businesses with Japanese public and private sector institutions. It provides a...
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Energy Minister Swears in New Board of GNPC’s Explorco
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor (MP), has inaugurated the new board of directors for GNPC Exploration and Production Company Limited (Explorco). Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister underscored the strategic role of Explorco in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector. He tasked the new board to step up exploration activities with...