Nigeria, Ghana, and six other African countries have formally signed the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF) Charter, marking a significant move toward harmonising oil and gas regulations across the continent. The signing took place on Thursday during the 31st Africa Oil Week in Accra, Ghana, under the chairmanship of the Chief Executive of the Nigerian...
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We Need Ambitious Projects Like Petroleum Hub To Develop The Country – Dr Toni Aubynn
supply of raw materials for the refineries and petrochemical plants. Dr Aubynn concluded his remarks with a compelling call to both local and international investors to consider the petroleum hub as a prime investment opportunity, emphasising its potential to deliver substantial returns. Present with Dr Aubynn on the panel were the CEOs of the National...
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Petrosol to leverage human capital to fuel 10-year growth plan
Oil marketing company Petrosol is leveraging its human capital to drive long-term growth in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector as it implements a 10-year strategic plan to expand market share.The firm says investing in talent development and rewarding high-performing staff will remain central to its competitiveness in the industry.It follows Petrosol’s “A Decade of Excellence” Awards,...
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GOIL PLC Strengthens Emergency Preparedness with Fire Drill at Head Office
GOIL PLC conducted a comprehensive fire drill exercise this morning as part of its unwavering commitment to safety and emergency preparedness. The exercise, organized in collaboration with the Ghana National Fire Service and the Ambulance Service, tested evacuation procedures, firefighting skills, and emergency response measures – reaffirming the company’s dedication to safeguarding staff, customers, and...
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TotalEnergies secures four offshore exploration blocks in Liberia licensing round
TotalEnergies has signed four Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) for the LB-6, LB-11, LB-17 and LB-29 Exploration blocks offshore Liberia, which were awarded following the 2024 Direct Negotiation Licensing Round organized by the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Agency.The blocks LB-6, LB-11, LB-17 and LB-29, covering an area of approximately 12,700 square kilometers, are located in the south...
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Government Engages Power Sector Stakeholders to Secure Stable Electricity Supply
The government has held a high-level meeting with key players in the power sector to review the current electricity situation and chart strategies for future stability. The meeting, convened this morning, at the instance of the minister of energy and green transition John Jinapor, was aimed at safeguarding consistent and reliable power supply for consumers...
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PIL marks historic naming ceremony of first LNG dual-fuel container cessel in Ghana
Pacific International Lines (PIL) held the naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel at the Port of Tema, marking a historic first for PIL in Ghana.The vessel, part of PIL’s new “O” Class series, was officially named Kota Odyssey by Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who served as the Lady Sponsor.The...
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PURC Set to Roll Out New Utility Tariffs in January 2026
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced that revised utility tariffs will take effect from January 2026, following ongoing stakeholder consultations and public hearings. According to PURC’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Shafic Suleman, the review seeks to strike a delicate balance between safeguarding consumers from excessive charges and ensuring that service providers remain financially sustainable....
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Ambassador TONG Defa Highlights China’s Pledge of 30 Clean Energy Projects in Africa
Speaking at the Ghana–China Climate Summit 2025, held at the AfCFTA Auditorium in Accraon September 16, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. TONG Defa, reaffirmed China’s strong commitment to Africa’s green development, highlighting Beijing’s pledge to deliver 30 clean energy projects across the continent as announced under the FOCAC 2024 Beijing Action Plan. The Summit,...
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Guyana found huge oil reserves 10 years ago, so why are most people still poor?
With a ‘one-sided’ deal handing vast profits to the world’s top oil firms, many Guyanese ask when the energy bonanza will benefit them.On 18 July, the International Chamber of Commerce approved the attempt by the US energy multinational Chevron to replace Hess Oil as a stakeholder in one of the world’s largest offshore oilfields, Guyana’s...