The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Edmund Kombat, has reaffirmed the company’s readiness to resume operations in October, describing the development as a historic milestone for Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry. According to Mr. Kombat, work on the refinery’s revival is 98 percent complete, with management and staff working diligently to meet the...
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NPG Boss Rejects Floating Nuclear Plant Proposal, Urges Focus on Ghana’s Long-Term Nuclear Agenda
Accra, Ghana – The Executive Director of Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG), Dr. Steve Yamoah, has dismissed proposals to introduce Russia’s Floating Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP) technology into the country, insisting that it has never been part of Ghana’s nuclear roadmap. Speaking at the close of a two-day media workshop in Accra, Dr. Yamoah stressed that...
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Ghana’s Nuclear Agenda Aims at Industrial Transformation, Not Just Electricity Supply -NPG Boss
Accra – The Executive Director of Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG), Dr. Stephen Yamoah, has emphasized that Ghana’s nuclear power programme is designed as a catalyst for economic transformation rather than a narrow focus on electricity generation. Speaking at the opening of a two-day media workshop in Accra, held at the Bui Power Authority Conference Room,...
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Gabon Draws Energy Giants as OPEC Spotlights African Market Potential
Gabon has signaled a renewed interest in exploration from international partners, as African OPEC members highlight their expanding global influence and commit to boosting stability, production, and investment. Gabon is signaling renewed interest from major international energy companies as it looks to expand oil and gas development across the country’s largely untapped reserves, according to...
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African Leaders Declare End to Energy Poverty Narrative at African Energy Week
Cape Town, South Africa – The energy minister John Jinapor has addressed delegates at the 2025 African Energy Week, underscoring Africa’s determination to redefine its role in the global energy landscape. Other speakers also highlighted Africa’s historic contribution as a key supplier of energy to fuel global industrial progress, often while the continent itself remained...
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Sierra Leone Joins International Energy Forum at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025
Sierra Leone has officially joined the International Energy Forum (IEF) marking a significant step in deepening global energy dialogue. The nation signed a deal with the IEF during the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference on Tuesday, cementing Sierra Leone’s membership in the inter-government international organization.The agreement, signed by IEF Secretary...
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GNPC holds Vendor Engagement Seminar as part of 40th anniversary celebration, Pushes Stronger Local Participation
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC holds Vendor Engagement Seminar as part of 40th anniversary celebration, Pushes Stronger Local ParticipationGNPC) has deepened its commitment to promoting local content in the oil and gas sector by hosting its maiden Vendor Engagement Seminar as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations.The forum, held under the theme “Promoting Local...
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Ghana Urges African Nations to Prioritise Natural Gas for Industrialisation
Cape Town, South Africa – Ghana has called on African energy and petroleum ministers to take inspiration from its example by prioritising natural gas as a primary fuel source for industrialisation and domestic consumption. Speaking during a fireside chat at African Energy Week, the Minister highlighted the need for innovative approaches and sustainable policy frameworks...
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Crude Oil and Refined Products Market Review and Outlook
Compared to August 2025, global petroleum markets in September recorded modest price uptick across crude oil and refined products, reflecting the combined impact of geopolitical tensions and broader economic conditions. In the pricing window under review, crude oil prices rose by about 1.86%, driven largely by supply constraints linked to the sanctions imposed on Russia...
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AEC Launches State of African Energy 2026 Outlook at AEW 2025
The report offers a snapshot of Africa’s dynamic energy market, from oil and gas to renewable energy to critical minerals. CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 1, 2025 – The African Energy Chamber (AEC) officially launched its latest industry report – the State of African Energy 2026 Outlook – at the African Energy Week: Invest in...