Accra, Ghana, hosted the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) National Oil Companies (NOCs) Meeting, reinforcing the country’s growing influence in Africa’s energy sector. The two-day summit, held from September 14 to 15, brought together CEOs and senior officials from 19 African oil-producing nations, including all 18 APPO member countries. The gathering was hosted by...
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GNPC Boss Kwame Ntow Amoah Named Chairman of APPO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Kwame Ntow Amoah, has assumed the role of Chairman of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), marking a new chapter for Ghana’s leadership in Africa’s energy sector. His appointment was confirmed at the 7th APPO National Oil Companies CEOs Meeting in Accra on Monday,...
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COMAC Urges Government to Stabilise Cedi Amid Rising Fuel Price Concerns
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has successfully hosted the 2025 edition of its annual Petroleum Fun Games (PetFun) at the Burma Camp Sports Complex in Accra. Held under the theme “Beyond the Pump: Energizing Wellness, Unity, and Team Spirit,” the event brought together players from across Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, including Oil Marketing...
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$121M Oil & Gas Push: Why Egypt’s New Deals Could Shift Africa’s Energy Map.
Agreements serve several important purposes: Investor Confidence – By attracting established companies like Apache, Dragon Oil, and Perenco, Egypt signals to global markets that it remains an attractive destination for oil and gas investment. Job Creation and Services – Exploration projects generate contracts for local drilling services, seismic survey companies, and logistics providers, creating economic...
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COMAC Hosts Successful Petroleum Fun Games 2025 in Accra
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has successfully hosted the 2025 edition of its annual Petroleum Fun Games (PetFun) at the Burma Camp Sports Complex in Accra. Held under the theme “Beyond the Pump: Energizing Wellness, Unity, and Team Spirit,” the event brought together players from across Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, including Oil Marketing...
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Fuel Prices Set to Rise in September’s Second Pricing Window due to cedi’s depreciation – COMAC
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) is projecting higher pump prices for petroleum products in Ghana during the second pricing window of September 2025.According to COMAC, petrol prices could rise between 3.66% and 5.85%, diesel between 2.23% and 4.32%, and LPG between 2.12% and 4.17%. Drivers of the Projected IncreaseCrude Oil Market Dynamics:COMAC says...
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Nominations Open for 9th Ghana Energy Awards
The Ghana Energy Awards has officially opened nominations for its 9th edition, inviting stakeholders and industry players to recognize outstanding achievements within the nation’s energy sector. Interested participants can pick up details in the 15th September 2025 edition of the Daily Graphic or submit entries directly via www.ghanaenergyawards.com. The nomination window closes on 31st October...
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SolTedd Energy Installs Solar Power System for Osu Salem Road Presbyterian School’s Digital Library
SolTedd Energy, in partnership with Société Générale and TECHAiDE, has commissioned a fully solar-powered digital library at the Osu Salem Road Presbyterian School, a century-old institution that continues to shape education in Ghana. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability agenda, SolTedd Energy designed and installed an off-grid solar system to provide...
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StarOil CEO Philip K. Tieku Recognized for Visionary Leadership
Philip K. Tieku, Chief Executive Officer of StarOil Ghana and proud alumnus of Accra Academy (Bleoo ’01), has been acknowledged as a model of disciplined and visionary leadership in Ghana’s energy sector. Since assuming leadership, Tieku has steered StarOil Ghana to remarkable heights, positioning the company as a market leader in the downstream oil industry....
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GCDA Petitions Transport Minister Over DVLA’s ‘Illegal Spot Fines’
The Ghana Committed Drivers Association (GCDA) has formally petitioned the Minister for Transport to intervene in what it calls the “unlawful imposition of spot fines” by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA). According to the Association, the DVLA’s Compliance and Enforcement Unit began enforcing roadside fines in June 2025 following the publication of a...