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...
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Ghana Showcases Petroleum Hub Project to Singapore Investors
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has pitched the country’s ambitious Petroleum Hub project to investors in Singapore, positioning it as a game-changing initiative to anchor Ghana as a key player in Africa’s downstream energy sector. At the Singapore-Ghana Dialogue, held on the sidelines of the Africa-Singapore Business Forum on Thursday, August 28, 2025, GIPC...
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Why high energy costs could soon impact cement prices.
In recent months, the conversation around the cost of living has been dominated by fuel price hikes and higher electricity tariffs, and the cement industry is not immune to it. Cement production is one of the most energy-intensive manufacturing processes in the country, and every increase in power or fuel costs adds weight to an...
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BOST Rebranded: A Turning Point in Ghana’s Energy Transition
State-owned Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Limited Company (BOST) has officially rebranded as BOST Energies, representing a new chapter in its operations as it aligns with Ghana’s energy transition agenda. BOST is the country’s strategic energy infrastructure company, managing national fuel reserves, depots, pipelines, and ensuring reliable fuel distribution. The announcement was made during the...
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HIGHLIGHTS – FUTURE OF ENERGY CONFERENCE 2025
The energy transition context varies widely across countries. Key differences include the presence and strength of clean energy actors, the maturity of domestic capital markets, and access to international financing. The capacity of private sector and institutional investors to engage in green energy development shapes the opportunities available. Each country must therefore tailor its approach...
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EnerMech wins two-year cranes contract extension with Dubai Petroleum
EnerMech has secured a two-year contract extension with Dubai Petroleum to continue providing the Middle East operator with crane maintenance services across its offshore assets. Originally awarded in 2022, Dubai Petroleum has automatically extended the contract, for the optional term, an endorsement of EnerMech’s track record and high standard of service across the previous three...
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Petrobras to re-enter Nigeria five years after halting JV operations
During a state visit to Brasilía this week, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu focused on deepening economic cooperation and unlocking strategic partnerships, and welcomed Petrobras’s planned re-entry into the Nigerian market. The two countries signed five Memoranda of Understanding covering trade, energy, aviation, science and finance, signaling a shift from symbolic ties to practical, high-impact collaboration....
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Petrobras to re-enter Nigeria five years after halting JV operations
During a state visit to Brasilía this week, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu focused on deepening economic cooperation and unlocking strategic partnerships, and welcomed Petrobras’s planned re-entry into the Nigerian market. The two countries signed five Memoranda of Understanding covering trade, energy, aviation, science and finance, signaling a shift from symbolic ties to practical, high-impact collaboration....
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Fuel Stations Poised to Become EV Battery Hubs – Jinapor
Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has hinted that traditional fuel stations could soon evolve into electric vehicle (EV) battery swap hubs as part of the global shift towards clean mobility. Speaking at the Future of Energy Conference, Jinapor said advances in battery technology are making EV batteries smaller, more efficient, and...