BOST Energies Limited Company has dismissed reports alleging fuel contamination at its Kumasi Depot, describing the publications as false, inaccurate and misleading. In a statement issued on June 22, 2026, the company said the reports misrepresented an isolated incident involving a tanker truck suspected of transporting adulterated petroleum products to the depot, stressing that the...
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Electricity tariffs up 3.49%, water 0.85% effective July 1
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward review of electricity and water tariffs, set to take effect from July 1, 2026. Under the new directive, electricity tariffs will rise by 3.49 per cent across the board, while water tariffs will see a marginal increase of 0.85 per cent. According to the regulatory...
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Energy Minister Meets SEforALL CEO to Strengthen Collaboration on Energy Access and Sustainability
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has held discussions with the Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), Damilola Ogunbiyi, on strengthening cooperation between Ghana and the global energy organization. The meeting focused on deepening collaboration to support Ghana’s energy transition agenda and advance national priorities in energy...
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Infrastructure to Reduce Exposure to Volatile
Oil ShocksThe Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has advocated for the urgent deployment of decentralized solar power infrastructure paired with storage systems across Africa to protect domestic economies from volatile international crude price shocks.According to the international policy think tank, moving toward localized renewable energy solutions is critical to dismantling the systemic vulnerabilities that leave...
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Analysis: Experts Urge Caution Over Voltaian Basin Funding Push
Calls to mobilise Ghanaian capital to finance exploration in the Voltaian Basin have reignited debate over the country’s upstream petroleum strategy, with energy policy experts arguing that governance and project sequencing should take precedence over domestic fundraising.The discussion comes just days after the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) renewed its appeal for strategic partners to...
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INDUSTRY : Inside The First Luxury Petrol Station That’s A Huge Success In South Africa
The Pantry has turned a traditional petrol station stop into a destination where customers can fill up their vehicles, shop for groceries, and enjoy restaurant-quality meals. The idea for The Pantry began during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the Marble Hospitality Group sought a way to restructure its business, as restaurants were among the hardest-hit industries....
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Jinapor Advocates Africa-Led Just Energy Transition at Africa Energy Forum
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has underscored the need for Africa to pursue a just energy transition that reflects the continent’s unique development priorities while advancing sustainability goals. Speaking during a panel discussion on “What Does a Just Energy Transition Mean for Africa?” at the Africa Energy Forum in...
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Gomoa SEZ Signs 270MW Solar Power Deal With AKA Energy
The Gomoa Special Economic Zone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Canada-based AKA Energy Systems for the development and operation of a proposed 270MW solar power facility, marking a decisive move to place affordable and reliable energy at the centre of its industrialisation strategy. The agreement, which followed the earlier submission of a Letter...
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GNPC Explorco partners Tamale Technical University to train Ghana’s next generation of petroleum professionals
GNPC Explorco and Tamale Technical University (TaTU) have officially institutionalized a strategic partnership aimed at bridging the gap between the upstream petroleum industry and academia.The two institutions signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a robust framework for technical knowledge transfer, capacity building, and collaborative skills development.The high-profile ceremony was attended by key...