Rev. Ing. Oscar Amonoo-Neizer, the immediate past Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Ghana’s technical regulator for electricity and natural gas, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Karpowership Ghana.
Karpowership Ghana is the second-largest independent power generator in the Republic of Ghana, operating a 470 MW power plant, after Sunon Asogli Power Ghana, which operates a 560 MW combined cycle plant.
Ing. Oscar Amonoo-Neizer brings to his new role over 30 years of wealth of experience in the energy sector, spanning policy and energy management, technical regulation, electrical design, and project coordination.
Ing. Oscar Amonoo-Neizer played a pivotal role in shaping Ghana’s energy sector through his work in policy formulation, regulatory compliance, and strategic development at the Energy Commission.
His leadership was instrumental in implementing technical regulations, developing energy efficiency standards, and strengthening compliance frameworks within Ghana’s electricity and natural gas industries.
He also previously served as Director of Energy at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), where he led technical audits, policy development, and regulatory enforcement to ensure efficiency and reliability in the electricity sector.
Ing. Amonoo-Neizer is a trained Electrical Engineer from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
He holds an Executive MBA from the University of Ghana Business School and a Postgraduate Certificate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from Fachhochschule Aachen in Germany.
He is a member of the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE) and has been actively involved in international energy negotiations and regulatory forums.
Commenting on his new role, Ing. Amonoo-Neizer said, “As the new Managing Director of Karpowership Ghana, I am excited to lead a company that is committed to supplying reliable power to the national grid.
“Together with our talented team, we will continue to strengthen operations and ensure that Karpowership Ghana remains a cornerstone of the country’s power sector for years to come.”
Karpowership Ghana continues to be a key player in Ghana’s energy mix, delivering consistent and reliable power to the national grid.
Under Amonoo-Neizer’s leadership, the company is poised to consolidate its impact while exploring new opportunities for growth and development.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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