Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled its new distribution channel initiative designed to extend its market reach and optimise inventory movement across East Africa. Under the Pro Retailer programme, accredited resellers of low-voltage (LV) products in selected regions across the country have been appointed to promote,...
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Norway oil output hits 10-year high from new Equinor field
Norway’s monthly oil production jumped to the highest in over a decade last month, following the ramp-up of Equinor’s new Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea. The country’s output rose 17% from June to 1.96 million barrels a day, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate said in a statement Wednesday. That was the highest in data...
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BP’s Whiting Refinery Restarting After Flood Damage in 2025
How Is BP’s Whiting Refinery Recovering After Flood Damage? BP’s Whiting refinery, a crucial fuel supplier for the Midwest region, is steadily recovering after significant flooding temporarily halted operations. According to recent updates from OilPrice.com, the restart process is already underway with full operational capacity expected to resume next week, marking an important development for...
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Faith Leaders and Civil Society Join Forces in Ghana’s Energy Transition Drive
Faith communities and civil society organizations (CSOs) across Ghana are stepping up their involvement in the country’s ambitious energy transition agenda, following a series of nationwide engagements aimed at empowering communities with knowledge and practical tools for climate action. Three years ago, Ghana launched its National Energy Transition Framework (2022–2070) — a long-term roadmap designed...
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Future of Energy Conference 2025 Set for Accra
Accra will host the Future of Energy Conference (FEC 2025) from 26th to 27th August 2025 at the Labadi Beach Hotel, bringing together leading policymakers, investors, innovators, researchers, and young professionals to deliberate on Africa’s energy future. This year’s theme, “Financing Africa’s Energy Future: Unlocking Investments for Energy Access and Economic Transformation,” will highlight the...
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Workshop on Industrial Involvement in Ghana’s Nuclear Power Programme Opens in Accra
A four-day workshop aimed at boosting local participation in Ghana’s nuclear power programme has commenced in Accra. The event, organized by Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) with support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is bringing together key players from local industries to discuss opportunities within Ghana’s nuclear power project. The workshop focuses on raising...
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Kazakhstan to pursue Eni-Shell consortium for multibillion dollar fine.
Authorities insist the North Caspian Operating Company breached Kazakh environmental regulations in 2022. Reports say authorities in Kazakhstan are preparing to resume efforts to impose a multibillion dollar fine on the Eni and Shell-led operator of the country’s second largest oilfield, Kashagan, after a local court annulled an original decision to penalise the company. Kazakhstan...
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Mahama Urges Japan to Invest in Ghana’s Energy Sector Under $10bn “Big Push”
President John Dramani Mahama has placed Ghana’s energy sector at the heart of his $10 billion “Big Push” economic transformation plan, calling on Japanese investors to take advantage of the country’s surplus power generation and regional market access. Speaking at the Ghana Presidential Investment Forum on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on...
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ECG Clarifies Reasons Behind Rising Electricity Bills
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has explained that recent increases in electricity bills are influenced by several factors, including approved tariff adjustments, customer usage patterns, inefficient household appliances, and in some cases, faulty wiring in homes. According to Dr. Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, General Manager of External Communications at ECG, the company does not...
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Energy Minister Launches Petroleum Legislative Review Committee to Drive Sector Reforms
Ghana’s Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor (MP), has inaugurated a new Upstream Petroleum Legislative Review Committee, underscoring government’s commitment to sweeping reforms in the petroleum sector. The committee has been tasked with a comprehensive review of the laws, policies, and operational practices guiding upstream petroleum activities, with the goal of...