Accra, Ghana – September 1, 2025Star Oil, a leading player in Ghana’s downstream oil sector, has maintained the prices of its petroleum products for the first pricing window of September 2025.The decision comes amidst a cautiously balanced market outlook, as noted in the September report by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). The report...
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Global nuclear industry gathers in London this weekGoal to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 is achievable
In 2024, nuclear reactors supplied more electricity than ever before. World Nuclear Performance Report 2025 charts this record milestone and demonstrates nuclear’s endurance as part of a clean and resilient global energy mix.The global reactor fleet ran at an average capacity factor* of 83% in 2024, higher than any other source of electricity. This measure...
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Imported coal for Matarbari plant had stones – some weighing 30kg, probe finds Energy
These oversized stones were detected after unloading one-third of the coal from 11th consignment. The shipment carried 63,300 tonnes onboard MV Orient Orchid, which docked at the Matarbari jetty on 17 March this year A consignment of Indonesian coal imported to feed the 1200 MW Matarbari Ultra Super Critical power plant in March contained boulders...
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Bui Power Authority Announces Double Profit, Strengthens Renewable Energy Drive at 2025 AGM
Here’s a polished rewrite for an online publication style: **Bui Power Authority Announces Double Profit, Strengthens Renewable Energy Drive at 2025 AGM The Bui Power Authority (BPA) has announced a net profit of $64.5 million for the 2024 financial year, nearly twice its projected target of \$33.6 million. The disclosure was made during the Authority’s...
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GNPC Set to Begin Drilling in the Voltain Basin by Early 2026
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...