The 9th Ghana Energy Awards, held on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, spotlighted Ghana’s ongoing progress in stabilising its power sector while honouring outstanding contributions across the industry. The ceremony, themed “Repositioning the Energy Sector as a Pillar of National Development,” brought together policymakers, international partners, industry experts, and key energy stakeholders.Representing Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor, Deputy Minister Richard Gyan Mensah delivered the keynote address, outlining the government’s comprehensive reforms aimed at addressing longstanding issues in the energy value chain. He recalled the December 2024 power crisis, when a 700-megawatt deficit led to nationwide load shedding, disrupting homes and businesses.
“Through targeted reforms across generation, transmission, distribution, and financing, we have restored energy security and supported economic and industrial growth,” he said.Gyan Mensah attributed the improved stability—marked by months of uninterrupted power supply—to enhanced collaboration with Ghana Gas, private sector players, and other critical institutions. He added that the ministry remains committed to consolidating these gains while advancing long-term objectives such as sustainable industrial expansion and a resilient national grid.“The effective management of the energy sector extends beyond infrastructure development to encompass the people, professionals, and investors driving its growth,” he noted.The deputy minister highlighted several major initiatives undertaken by government, including the installation of more than 200 megawatts of solar capacity, expansion of mini-grid systems serving communities in Ada, the nationwide deployment of smart solar streetlights, and continued progress towards Ghana’s nuclear energy agenda. He further pointed to financial reforms—especially the strengthening of the Petroleum Commission’s Local Content Fund—as measures designed to boost local participation in the oil and gas sector.Kwame Jantuah, Chairman of the Awarding Panel, underscored the importance of independent platforms like the Ghana Energy Awards in evaluating sector performance and promoting innovation.“These awards help maintain accountability and encourage excellence within the sector,” he stated.The 2025 edition recognised winners across 26 competitive and six honorary categories, including new awards honouring reform-driven leadership, operational excellence, and rising female talent in the industry.The event also drew international attention. Among the special guests was Nishant Kumar Sharma, Executive Co-Chair of the World Energy Council’s Studies Committee on the Energy Trilemma, who shared perspectives on Ghana’s energy transition and emerging global best practices.Among award winners for the night in the competitive segment were Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, Chief Executive, Volta River Authority who was awarded Energy personality of the year male category, while the female category was won by Judith Adjobah Blay, Chief Executive Officer, Ghana National Gas Limited Company.Ghana National Petroleum Corporation was identified as most Outstanding Local Content Initiative of the Year while Energy Company of the Year (Power) went to Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCO)Other award winners are as follows
- Visionary Leadership Award – Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam, Chief Executive Officer, Bui Power Authority
- Outstanding Local Content Initiative of the Year – Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
- Energy Company of the Year (Power) – Ghana Grid Company Limited
- Energy Company of the Year (Petroleum) – BOST Energies Limited Company
- Energy Company of the Year (Renewable) – SolPower Company Limited
- Energy Institution of the Year – University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR)
- Emerging Female Leader in Energy – Ing. Susana Tiwaah Badu-Osei, Plant Operations Manager, Power Operations Department, Bui Power Authority
- Rising Star Individual (Male) – Hubert Nsoh Zan, Assistant Manager, Energy Efficiency, Energy Commission
- Rising Star Individual (Female) – Spes Enyonam Gbeddy, Senior Electrical Engineer, Protection and Control Section, Ghana Grid Company Limited
- Rising Star Company – D.McHall Project Consulting
- The Energy Signature Award – Duncan Amoah, Executive Secretary, Chamber of Petroleum Consumers
- Chief Green Trailblazer Award – Lesley Arthur, Chief Executive Officer, Cubica Energy Company Limited
- Downstream Company of the Year – StarOil Company Limited
- Energy Reporter of the Year – Shadrack Odame Agyare, Metro TV Ghana
- Innovation Project of the Year – Meinergy Technology Limited
- Energy Think Tank of the Year – Africa Sustainable Energy Centre
- Energy Advocate of the Year – Dr. Riverson Oppong, Chief Executive Officer, Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies
- Energy Sector Operational Resilience Award – JK Horgle Transport and Company Limited
- Excellence in Power Generation – Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Limited
- Clean Energy Initiative of the Year – Bui Power Authority
- Brand of the Year – Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies
- Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year – TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC
- Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Excellence Award – Volta River Authority
- Energy Infrastructure Partnership of the Year – Energy Commission
- Upstream Company of the Year – Eni Ghana Exploration & Production Company Limited
NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS - Osagyefo Young Leadership Award – Ing. Matthew Seddoh Akatey – General Manager, Engineering and Operations, Helios Solar Company
- Women In Energy Excellence Award – Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle, Chief Executive Officer, Petroleum Commission
- Exemplary Leadership Award – Dr. Ishmael Ackah, Technical Advisor, Ministry for Energy and Green Transition
- Energy Business Leadership Award – Michael Bozumbil, Chief Executive Officer, PETROSOL Platinum Energy Limited
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Ing. Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, Managing Partner Arthur Energy Africa, and Board Chairman, Volta River Authority
- Energy Sector Reformer of the Year – Hon. Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition
- African Energy Leadership Excellence Award – Anthony E. Paul, Energy, Policy and Strategy Advisor
