The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Dr Toni Aubynn, has firmly dismissed concerns over feedstock availability as a barrier to the Petroleum Hub Project, assuring investors that the hub will have uninterrupted access to essential raw materials upon completion.The commissioning of Nigeriaโs Dangote Refinery and the planned construction of...
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Mahama Launches Solar for Industries Project to Power 24-Hour Economy and Boost Industrial Growth
President John Dramani Mahama has launched the Solar for Industries Project, a major renewable energy initiative designed to power Ghanaโs emerging 24-hour economy and accelerate industrial development.The President made the announcement during a sod-cutting ceremony for the Multi-purpose Solar Energy Project at the Dawa Industrial Park in Agotor in the Greater Accra region on Thursday....
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GNPC’s Strategic Reframing: Local Content as the Nexus for Operatorship and National Competence
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) is undertaking a significant strategic pivot, with Acting CEO Mr. Kwame Ntow Amoah formally redefining local content as the fundamental pillar for achieving national operatorship and ensuring long-term energy security. Speaking at the 2025 Local Content Conference & Exhibition (LCCE) in Takoradi, Mr. Amoah challenged industry stakeholders to shift...
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Star Oilโs Rise to the Top Not Just About Pricing โ CEO Philip Tieku
The Chief Executive Officer of Star Oil Ghana, Philip Tieku, has emphasized that the companyโs emergence as Ghanaโs leading oil marketing firm is the result of a broad strategic approach rather than merely competitive pricing.According to Mr. Tieku, Star Oilโs impressive growth stems from a deliberate combination of efficiency, innovation, and disciplined management. He highlighted...
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How Ghana Has Spent Its Oil Wealth Since 2011 โ Fourteen Years On
How Ghana Has Spent Its Oil Wealth Since 2011 โ Fourteen Years OnFourteen years after the first barrels of oil flowed from the Jubilee Field, Ghanaโs petroleum story remains one of promise and underwhelming returns. Despite earning an estimated $11.58 billion from crude production since 2011, the sweeping transformation many anticipated has yet to materialize.The...
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APPO Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Africa Energy Bank at 48th Ordinary Session in Brazzaville Republic of Congo.
November 5, 2025 The African Petroleum Producersโ Organization (APPO) has renewed its commitment to the establishment of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) following the conclusion of its 48th Ordinary Session of the Ministerial Council, held on November 4, 2025, in Brazzaville under the High Patronage of His Excellency Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic...
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A Culture of Impunity: Why ECGโs Reform Must Begin with Dismissals and Transfers at the Top
The recent scrutiny faced by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) before the nationโs Public Accounts Committee has cast a harsh light on a persistent and deeply troubling issue of systematic overspending of public funds and frivolous procurements. While the staggering financial figures rightly provoke public anger, a more insidious narrative that lies beneath the...
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At the OTL Downstream Development in Africa Ltd. 2025 Energy Week in Lagos Nigeria, the CEO of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors Dr. Patrick Ofori advocated technology, digitization, and AI as key to making energy more accessible, efficient, and sustainable across the continent. He called on African governments to invest in modern energy technologies...
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Energy Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Revitalising Ghanaโs Upstream Petroleum Sector -LCCE 2025
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has reaffirmed governmentโs commitment to revamping Ghanaโs upstream petroleum sector, pledging bold reforms to attract investment and boost local participation.Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Local Content Conference and Exhibition in Takoradi, the Western Regional capital, Mr. Jinapor said despite recent challenges including a 32...
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US becomes first country to export 10 million tonnes of LNG in single month
The U.S. has become the first country to export 10 million metric tonnes (mmt) of liquefied natural gas in a single month, according to preliminary data from financial firm LSEG. The U.S. exported a record 10.1 mmt of the liquid fuel in October, up from a revised figure of 9.1 mmt in September, LSEG data...