The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has kicked off its 40th anniversary celebrations with a Presidential Gala Dinner at the Jubilee House, Accra, under the theme “From Resource to Reality: 40 Years of Impact and Innovation.”The prestigious event brought together dignitaries from across Africa’s energy landscape, including delegates attending the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organization...
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7th APPO NOCs Meeting in Accra Fosters Continental Cooperation
Accra, Ghana, hosted the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) National Oil Companies (NOCs) Meeting, reinforcing the country’s growing influence in Africa’s energy sector. The two-day summit, held from September 14 to 15, brought together CEOs and senior officials from 19 African oil-producing nations, including all 18 APPO member countries. The gathering was hosted by...
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GNPC Boss Kwame Ntow Amoah Named Chairman of APPO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Kwame Ntow Amoah, has assumed the role of Chairman of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), marking a new chapter for Ghana’s leadership in Africa’s energy sector. His appointment was confirmed at the 7th APPO National Oil Companies CEOs Meeting in Accra on Monday,...
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UK and US unveil nuclear energy deal ahead of Trump visit
The UK and US are set to sign an agreement focused on accelerating the development of nuclear power. The agreement aims to generate thousands of jobs and strengthen Britain’s energy security. It is expected to be signed off during US President Donald Trump’s state visit this week, with both sides hoping it will unlock billions...
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COMAC Hosts Successful Petroleum Fun Games 2025 in Accra
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has successfully hosted the 2025 edition of its annual Petroleum Fun Games (PetFun) at the Burma Camp Sports Complex in Accra. Held under the theme “Beyond the Pump: Energizing Wellness, Unity, and Team Spirit,” the event brought together players from across Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, including Oil Marketing...
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Nominations Open for 9th Ghana Energy Awards
The Ghana Energy Awards has officially opened nominations for its 9th edition, inviting stakeholders and industry players to recognize outstanding achievements within the nation’s energy sector. Interested participants can pick up details in the 15th September 2025 edition of the Daily Graphic or submit entries directly via www.ghanaenergyawards.com. The nomination window closes on 31st October...
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SolTedd Energy Installs Solar Power System for Osu Salem Road Presbyterian School’s Digital Library
SolTedd Energy, in partnership with Société Générale and TECHAiDE, has commissioned a fully solar-powered digital library at the Osu Salem Road Presbyterian School, a century-old institution that continues to shape education in Ghana. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability agenda, SolTedd Energy designed and installed an off-grid solar system to provide...
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StarOil CEO Philip K. Tieku Recognized for Visionary Leadership
Philip K. Tieku, Chief Executive Officer of StarOil Ghana and proud alumnus of Accra Academy (Bleoo ’01), has been acknowledged as a model of disciplined and visionary leadership in Ghana’s energy sector. Since assuming leadership, Tieku has steered StarOil Ghana to remarkable heights, positioning the company as a market leader in the downstream oil industry....
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APPO Delegation Tours Sentuo Oil Refinery Ahead of CEOs Forum
A high-level delegation from the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), comprising CEOs and representatives of National Oil Companies (NOCs), visited the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Accra on Sunday as part of activities leading into the 7th APPO NOC CEOs Forum on Monday, 15th September 2025. The delegation, led by the Acting CEO of GNPC and...
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Kenyan School children Turn Scrap Into Wind-Powered Lamps, Lighting Up Rural Communities
Across rural Kenya, a wave of grassroots innovation is transforming how villages are lit at night. Schoolchildren are crafting wind-powered lamps from discarded items like tin cans, broken fans, bicycle parts, and old electronics ingenious creations that are changing lives one light at a time. The concept is simple yet powerful. Using a salvaged fan...