The Chief Executive Officer of the Tema Oil Refinery, Edmund Kombat, has participated in the 2026 Stakeholder Conference organised by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), where government reiterated its commitment to strengthening the performance and accountability of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). The conference, led by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, formed part of efforts...
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Clean Energy Chamber Welcomes Dedicated EV Charging Tariff, Calls for Continued Review to Support EV Adoption
The Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy (GCCE) has welcomed the introduction by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) of a dedicated electricity tariff for public electric vehicle (EV) charging for the first time in Ghana. The approved tariff of GH¢2.016 per kWh, effective April 1, represents an important regulatory step toward establishing a clearer framework...
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Energy ministry to launch online portal for Power Purchase Agreements in transparency drive.
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced plans to establish a dedicated online portal for the publication of all Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), as part of a broader push to deepen transparency and accountability within the country’s energy sector. According to the Minister, the initiative forms a central pillar of...
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ASEC Calls for Removal of One-Cedi Fuel Levy to Ease Burden on Ghanaians
The Executive Director of the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC), Justice Ohene-Akoto, has called for the removal of the one-cedi fuel levy on petroleum products, saying it places an unnecessary burden on ordinary Ghanaians.Speaking to Fritz Delanyo Amegashie on Asaase radio’s Big Bulletin, Ohene-Akoto argued that the government cannot rely on taxes alone to solve...
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PHDC Gains Government Backing, Investor Interest One Year After Aubynn Appointment
The Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Toni Aubynn, has marked one year in office, highlighting significant progress in stakeholder engagement, government support, and investor interest in the country’s flagship Petroleum Hub project. In a reflective statement, Dr Aubynn recounted his first day at the Corporation’s offices at 335 Place, where...
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CBOD CEO Speaks on Strengthening West Africa’s Petroleum Supply Chain at Argus Forum
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Dr. Patrick K. Ofori, has delivered a presentation on sustaining the region’s refined petroleum products supply chain, at the Argus West Africa Oil Forum held in Accra,.Dr. Ofori highlighted the growing demand for petroleum products across West Africa, driven by population growth,...
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Legacy Debt, Low Capacity Blamed for Liberia’s Power Outages Liberia Electricity
Corporation (LEC) Managing Director Mohammed M. Kamara has attributed the country’s persistent power outages to outstanding legacy debts to Guinea and Ivory Coast, low domestic generation capacity, and technical problems affecting external suppliers.Appearing before the Liberian Senate on Tuesday, Mr. Kamara explained that Ivory Coast, which previously supplied Liberia with about 50 megawatts, reduced exports...
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IEA Launches Nuclear Energy Programme to Support Ghana’s Energy Future
IEA Launches Nuclear Energy Programme to Support Ghana’s Energy FutureThe Ghana Nuclear Power Programme has received a major boost following the launch of a new initiative by the Institute of Economic Affairs aimed at deepening dialogue and advocacy around nuclear power development.The programme, unveiled at a high-level roundtable held at the IEA Dialogue Centre in...
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Chevron’s Local Engagement Strategy in Africa Sets the Standard for International Oil Companies (IOC) Operating on the Continent
As global energy companies expand local engagement reporting frameworks, a central question remains: how closely do sustainability commitments align with on-the-ground impact? For IOCs operating in Africa, the answer increasingly depends on whether local engagement principles translate into local economic participation, infrastructure development and technology transfer. For Chevron, one of the continent’s longest-standing operators, that...
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PHDC and Mighty Gager sign $1 billion MoU for Construction of Storage Tanks
The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) and Mighty Gager Company Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of 2 million metric tons of storage tanks at Jomoro in the Western Region.The Chief Executive Officer of PHDC, Dr. Toni Aubynn, lauded the move by the CEO of Mighty Gager Company Limited, Kevin...