The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has inspected ongoing shutdown maintenance works at the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant in the Western Region, expressing confidence in the progress made so far. The plant, a key pillar of Ghana’s energy infrastructure, is undergoing scheduled maintenance to boost efficiency, reliability, and processing capacity....
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Energy Minister Swears in New Board of GNPC’s Explorco
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor (MP), has inaugurated the new board of directors for GNPC Exploration and Production Company Limited (Explorco). Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister underscored the strategic role of Explorco in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector. He tasked the new board to step up exploration activities with...
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South Korea seeks to revise nuclear energy pact with US, eyeing enrichment and reprocessing
Diplomatic sources said that discussions are underway on nuclear energy cooperation between the two countries, and that it may be discussed at next week’s summit. could resolve the issues it faces by actively participating in the US’ efforts and supporting its attempts to revitalize its nuclear energy industry,” Jun said. Given that the agreement is...
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Schneider Electric launches Pro Retailer programme to expand reach in East Africa market.
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...