The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) has successfully concluded a rigorous three-week training programme aimed at strengthening the project management capabilities of its Operations and Technical Department staff. The capacity-building initiative covered a comprehensive range of methodologies and practical modules designed to enhance project execution efficiency. It was facilitated by acclaimed project management consultant Mohammed...
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BoG Confirms GHS¢2.14bn Loss from Discontinued Gold for Oil Programme
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed it incurred a total loss of GHS¢2.14 billion under the now-defunct Gold for Oil (G4O) programme, which aimed to stabilise domestic fuel prices and reduce pressure on foreign exchange reserves. This disclosure was contained in an official response to a Right to Information (RTI) request submitted by energy...
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Energy CrossRoad : Nuclear Power the clean, green energy dream
ENERGY News ☄️💡🔌🪫Read more on oil and gas as well as Renewable energy in Africa and beyond on www.EnergyCrossRoad.com EnergyCrossRoad Follow us on #EnergyCrossRoad
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Oil giant BP backs out of Australia Renewable Energy Hub in WA’s Pilbara
Global oil giant BP has backed out of its majority share in a $55 billion green energy hub in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, dealing Australia’s clean energy transition another major blow. The Australia Renewable Energy Hub (AREH), 1,860 kilometres north-east of Perth, is tipped to deliver 26 gigawatts of solar and wind power by 2029,...
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GNPC Engages UCC Students, Urges Shift from Certificates to Competence at Career Fair
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has reaffirmed its dedication to nurturing Ghana’s future workforce by taking part in the 2025 Career and Skills Fair hosted at the University of Cape Coast (UCC). The event, organised by TEDxUniversityofCapeCoast in collaboration with UCC, was themed “Skills and Experience: Your Valuable Asset” and served as a vibrant...
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Hardship hits marketers as P’Harcourt refinery shutdown lingers.
Port Harcourt refinery bulk petroleum retailers have called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently release funds needed for the completion of repair works at the old Port Harcourt refinery, which has remained shut beyond its scheduled reopening date. Dealers decried the economic hardship they currently face as a result of the prolonged shutdown of the...
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ENI Reaffirms Commitment to Ghana Amid Strong Government Backing for Energy Sector Growth
Global energy major ENI has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding operations in Ghana, commending the government for creating a stable, transparent, and investor-friendly environment that continues to attract global capital into the energy space. The show of confidence came during a high-level engagement in Accra with Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John...
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BP exits giant Australian green hydrogen and renewables hubBP has exited the gigantic
BP exits giant Australian green hydrogen and renewables hubBP has exited the gigantic Australian Renewable Energy Hub, which would feature up to 26GW of upstream wind and solar, much of which would have been used produce hydrogen and ammonia. The oil company had first bought a 40.5% operating stake in the project back in 2022,...
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Global Shift Toward Small Modular Reactors Accelerates, with Key Lessons for Africa’s Energy Future
A new report from the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) reveals rapid global momentum behind Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) a technology increasingly being recognised as a strategic tool for clean, reliable, and decentralized energy production. The latest edition of the NEA’s SMR Dashboard identifies 127 unique SMR designs worldwide, up from 98 in the previous...
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GRIDCo Staff Receive Training in Renewable Energy Financial Modelling
Tema, GhanaStaff of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) recently benefited from a comprehensive training programme on the economics and financial modelling of variable renewable energy (VRE) systems, aimed at enhancing the company’s capacity to support Ghana’s clean energy transition. The intensive workshop, held in Tema, was facilitated by energy economist and consultant Dr. Theo...