In a bid to strengthen Ghana’s domestic gas sector, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, paid a working visit to the Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) on July 16, 2025, as part of his ministry’s ongoing stakeholder engagement drive. The visit forms part of a broader government initiative aimed at aligning...
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Shell Global VP meets Namibian President on exploration plans
A delegation from oil major, Shell led by Eugene Okpere, Shell’s Executive Vice President for Exploration Strategy, Portfolio, Integrated Gas, and Upstream, has met with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to discuss the company’s ongoing activities and future plans in Namibia’s oil exploration sector. During the meeting, the President expressed appreciation for Shell’s investment in Namibia and...
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Just 22% of Ghanaian Households Used Clean Fuels in 2022 – ISSER Report
A recent report by the Institute for Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER) reveals that only 22% of households in Ghana relied on clean fuels in 2022, despite the existence of national policies aimed at promoting cleaner energy alternatives. The report also highlighted stark disparities in clean fuel use based on wealth. While 18.5% of...
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We Are Not Selling ECG—We’re Just Involving the Private Sector, Jinapor Clarifies
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has clarified the government’s stance regarding the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), amid rising concerns from civil society organizations (CSOs) and the general public. Addressing the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Jinapor emphasized that cabinet has approved private sector participation in ECG’s...
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Energy Minister Applauds PHDC for Strong Investment Drive
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has commended the leadership of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) for their unwavering commitment to driving investment in Ghana’s energy sector. In a remark during the Ministry’s Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Hon. Jinapor praised Dr. Toni Aubynn and his team...
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Fuel Prices Surge as July 2025 Second Pricing Window Opens
Motorists across Ghana are facing steep increases at the pump as the second fuel pricing window for July 2025 takes effect. The hike comes on the back of the implementation of a new GH¢1 energy sector levy, popularly referred to as the D-Levy—which came into force on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. A market survey conducted...
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Oil Markets Ignore Trump’s Russia Threats
Oil markets have largely ignored Trump’s threats to impose 100% secondary tariffs on any country that buys Russian exports, with prices dropping significantly on Tuesday morning. U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to choke off Russia’s oil revenue via secondary sanctions would deal a hammer blow to Moscow’s finances, but markets are betting that the risk...
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BP-Eni Joint Venture Finds Gas Offshore Angola
Azule Energy, a joint venture firm between BP and Eni, has made a gas discovery at the Gajajeira-01 exploration well, located offshore in the Lower Congo Basin, Republic of Angola. The well was spudded on April 1, 2025 in a water depth of 95 meters, approximately 60 kilometers off the coast. It encountered gas- and...
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Malawi Secures $2.15 Million Boost for Power Interconnection With Tanzania
Malawi has received a significant boost in its quest to end persistent electricity blackouts, following the approval of a USD 2.15 million (approximately MWK 3.6 billion) grant for the Tanzania-Malawi (TAMA) Electricity Interconnector Project. The funding, approved by the Multilateral Cooperation Centre for Development Finance (MCDF), will be used to update the feasibility and Environmental...
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Sahara Energy Secures $225m Loan to Drive Global Expansion, Sustainability.14 July 2025(Abuja)
Sahara Energy Resource Limited has announced the successful closing of a USD 225 million unsecured, committed Revolving Credit Facility (RCF). The facility was significantly oversubscribed, underscoring the confidence of the international financial community in Sahara’s business model, performance, and strategic vision of bringing energy to life responsibly. The new facility is supported by a syndicate...