Will Artificial Intelligence be the downfall of the clean energy transition, or the catalyst that makes it possible? The answer is complicated, and somehow contains a bit of both. Training the large language models that power AI is incredibly energy-intensive, and as models like ChatGPT and DeepSeek become increasingly complex, each individual query can rack...
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Energy Minister Engages Stakeholders on Draft NPA Bill
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has led a stakeholder engagement session on the draft National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Bill, which seeks to repeal the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691), as amended by Act 913 of 2016. The draft legislation is designed to reform Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector by strengthening...
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Ghana Energy Awards Sets New Date for Media Launch and Nominations Opening
The organizers of the Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) have confirmed Tuesday, 9th September 2025 as the new date for the Media Launch and official Opening of Nominations for the 9th edition of the prestigious awards scheme. This year’s launch will unveil the theme for the 2025 Awards, along with details of the award categories and...
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Ghana’s Kenneth Majdoub Joins Global Youth on “Icebreaker of Knowledge” Expedition to the North Pole
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...