The Executive Committee (EXCO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has commenced a strategic retreat aimed at reviewing the Authority’s performance in 2025 and outlining key activities and priorities for 2026.The meeting brings together heads of the various directorates to assess achievements over the past year and align on strategies to enhance operational efficiency and...
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Energy Analyst back calls for removal of floor pricing in Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry
Energy Analyst and Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE), Benjamin Nsiah has backed calls by some oil marketing companies for the removal of the floor price policy. The policy was introduced by the National Petroleum Authority to set price ceiling for downstream oil marketing companies as a protective measure....
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Rosatom Unveils High-Efficiency Russian-Made Inverter Prototype for Solar Power Plants
Rosatom has unveiled a new Russian-made inverter prototype for solar power plants, marking a significant step in the country’s clean energy and technology development efforts.The inverter was developed by Parus Electro LLC, a subsidiary within Rosatom’s Automatic Process Control Systems and Electrical Engineering Division. It is designed to convert direct current generated by solar panels...
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Energy Minister Engages TOR Management on 2025 Performance, 2026 Priorities
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has held a strategic engagement with the management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to review the refinery’s performance in 2025 and outline key priorities for 2026 and beyond. The meeting served as a platform to assess progress made over the past year and to align...
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NPA pushes back on proposals to scrap Fuel Price Floor Policy
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has pushed back against calls to remove the Fuel Price Floor Programme, insisting the policy remains necessary due to persistent unfair pricing practices in the downstream petroleum sector. According to the Authority, the market conditions that compelled the introduction of the price floor have not changed. It argues that pricing...
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Dangote signs $350 million deal with Indian firm EIL to expand Lagos refinery
Dangote Group has signed a $350 million deal with Indian engineering firm EIL to expand its flagship refinery and petrochemicals complex in Lagos, a move set to boost Nigeria’s industrial capacity and reduce Africa’s reliance on imported refined fuels.State-owned Engineers India Ltd (EIL) said on Saturday that it has renewed a $350 million contract with...
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Nzema Youth seek roadmap for Petroleum hub operation
A youth group in Nzema has urged President John Dramani Mahama to provide a clear and realistic roadmap for the operationalisation of the Petroleum Hub Corporation, citing concerns over delayed implementation and its impact on local job creation. Speaking at a press conference in Nkroful on Sunday January 18, the Concerned Youth of Nzema highlighted...
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Gov’t assures minimal disruption as WAPCo undertakes planned maintenance
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) have assured the public of minimal disruption to electricity supply ahead of scheduled maintenance works by the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo). In a statement issued on Saturday, January 17, 2026, GRIDCo said it had been formally notified by WAPCo...
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Dr. Toni Aubynn Declares 2026 ‘Year of Action’ for Petroleum Hub Project
The Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Dr Toni Aubynn, has declared 2026 as “the year of action” for Ghana’s ambitious Petroleum Hub project. According to Dr. Aubynn, 2026 will be the year in which the extensive groundwork laid over previous years culminates in concrete, site-based implementation within the Jomoro Municipality...
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Energy Minister Petitions IGP Over Assault on Ministry Staff at Kasoa
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to request a full and impartial investigation into an attack on staff of the Ministry that occurred while they were commuting to work in an official bus. The incident reportedly took place at Kasoa Amanfrom on...