Forget energy transition, produce oil like nothing before The world does not have an energy problem. It has an energy supply problem. As demand rises, populations grow, and billions of people continue to live without reliable access to electricity and clean cooking technologies, the case for producing more energy has never been stronger. From Africa...
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Ghana to Shift to Onshore Drilling by End of 2026
President of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has announced a historic pivot in the nation’s energy strategy, revealing that the country is set to commence its first-ever onshore oil drilling operations in the Voltaire Basin before the close of 2026. This monumental shift marks a critical transition for Ghana, which has historically relied entirely on...
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UAE ‘Eyes’ Ghana’s Ambitious Petroleum Hub project
Industrialisation, value addition, employment generation, and economic transformation while enhancing Ghana’s position as a gateway for energy trade and investment in West Africa. Commitment to Continued Engagement The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to continued dialogue and closer engagement in support of Ghana’s long-term development objectives and regional energy ambitions. The PHDC...
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TOR MD, Audit Team Attend Global Internal Audit Conference in Singapore
The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Mr. Edmond Kombat, together with members of the refinery’s audit team, is participating in the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) conference in Singapore to strengthen internal audit practices and governance systems at the refinery. Internal audit remains a critical component of TOR’s operations, supporting effective risk...
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African Energy Chamber welcomes Murphy Oil’s Bubale-1X discovery, which is expected to support Ivory Coast’s ambition to increase oil output to 500,000 barrels per day by 2035.
U.S. energy company Murphy Oil Corporation has announced an oil discovery at the Bubale-1X exploration well in Block C1-709 offshore Ivory Coast, marking another step in the country’s expanding upstream development. The discovery reinforces Ivory Coast’s position as one of West Africa’s fastest-growing exploration destinations and supports its ambition to become one of Africa’s top...
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Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial.
A former Nigerian oil minister has been cleared of taking bribes from wealthy oil executives in the form of luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK.Diezani Alison-Madueke, 65, was found not guilty after a trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court of five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to...
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Ghana Gas, NPA Deepen Collaboration to Strengthen Downstream Petroleum Sector
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas), Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, to discuss ways of strengthening collaboration between the two institutions. The visit follows an earlier...
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Grids Gas Define Africa Energy Future
DebateAfrica’s energy transition must be anchored on stronger electricity infrastructure and pragmatic energy policies if the continent is to achieve sustainable industrial growth and expanded electricity access, discussions at the ongoing Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2026 have highlighted.The forum, taking place in Cape Town, has brought together policymakers, utility executives, investors and development partners to...
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Eni Ghana, Italian Development Agency sign Agreement to Explore Joint Development Projects
Eni Ghana has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) to explore collaboration on a range of sustainable development initiatives in Ghana. The agreement provides a framework for the two organisations to identify and develop joint programmes in areas including education, technical and vocational education and training (TVET),...
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Ghana Gas Demand Projected to Hit One Billion Cubic Feet by 2030
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has projected that the country’s national gas demand will experience an exponential surge, aiming to touch an unprecedented peak of one billion cubic feet per day within the next decade.This drastic upswing in consumer, industrial, and power sector requirements threatens to completely overwhelm the nation’s baseline energy infrastructure, risking widespread...