Murmansk, Russia Fourteen-year-old Kenneth Majdoub proudly represented Ghana on the sixth Icebreaker of Knowledge international scientific and educational expedition to the geographic North Pole. He was among 66 outstanding students from 21 countries who spent 10 days aboard the 50 Let Pobedy nuclear icebreaker, combining science, exploration, and cultural exchange. For Kenneth, the youngest Ghanaian...
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Star Oil Revises Fuel Prices Effective August 25
Star Oil has announced new fuel prices, which took effect from 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025. Under the revised pricing, Super now sells at GH¢12.77 per litre, up from the previous rate, although some outlets are expected to retail at GH¢11.97m. Diesel has been reduced to GH¢13.45 per litre, with certain stations pricing...
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Ukraine drone hits Russian nuclear plant, sparks huge fire at Novatek’s Ust-Luga terminalBy Guy Faulconbridge and Lidia Kelly
A view shows the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, as seen from the town of Kurchatov in the Kursk region, Russia, March 19, 2025. REUTERS/Shamil… Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Read MOSCOW, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia on Sunday, forcing a sharp...
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The Global Push for a Just Transition in Energy Jobs
For years, energy workers from the fossil fuel sector have been growing increasingly concerned about their future working in the sector. As many countries invest heavily in renewable energy, in a bid to decrease dependence on oil, gas, and coal, many traditional energy jobs are disappearing. However, the knowledge and experience that workers in this...
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Babona Service Station CEO Outlines Growth Vision After 18 Years of Service
The Chief Executive Officer of Babona Service Station, Mr. Felix Asare Mensah, has credited quality service, affordable products, and credibility as the driving forces behind his company’s resilience and growth over the past 18 years. Speaking at the launch of the rebranded MISA at his Weija facility, Mr. Asare Mensah explained that customer trust remains...
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PETROFUND expands training drive with 2026 scholarships after 432 trained
The Petroleum Training and Education Fund (PETROFUND) says it has trained 432 Namibians to date as it moves to strengthen the country’s skills base in the oil and gas sector.Shoki Kandjimi, CPRP, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer at PETROFUND, said the fund will this year take in a new cohort as part of its scholarship...
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MISA Unveils First Service Station in Weija, Marks New Era in Ghana’s Oil Marketing Sector
MISA Unveils First Service Station in Weija, Marks New Era in Ghana’s Oil Marketing Sector The Chief Executive Officer of MISA Energy Brent Nartey has officially unveiled the company’s first branded service station at Weija, describing the milestone as a bold step in its journey to becoming a leading African energy brand. Speaking at the...
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Trump withholds Venezuelan oil approval for non-U.S. majors
Bloomberg) — The Trump administration is withholding approval for several Western oil majors seeking to operate in Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government even as Chevron Corp. is allowed to work there, according to people familiar with the matter.The pause is focused on non-U.S. firms, leaving companies including Spain’s Repsol SA, Italy’s Eni...
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Tema Port Gears Up for 24-Hour Petroleum Operations Under NPA-GPHA Collaboration
Ghana’s ambition to roll out a 24-Hour Economy in strategic sectors is gaining momentum, with the Port of Tema set to become the first petroleum hub to operate around the clock. The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) are spearheading preparations to transform the oil jetty into a 24/7...
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Aker BP makes ‘significant’ oil discovery in Norwegian North Sea
Aker BP has completed its Omega Alfa exploration campaign in the Norwegian North Sea, resulting in a significant oil discovery that adds substantial new resources to the Yggdrasil area. The recoverable volume is estimated at 96-134 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe).Omega Alfa is among the largest commercial discoveries in Norway in a decade. Building...