U.S. Secretary Of Energy Chris Wright Outlines Trump Administration Approach To Energy Dev’t In Africa
The United States will embrace energy from a diversity of sources – from coal to natural gas to nuclear power to solar energy – to increase access across Africa, said U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on Friday.
Speaking at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., Wright said the new U.S. administration would partner with African governments and businesses, allowing them to drive their own energy agenda to increase economic growth and prosperity around the continent.
“The only goal of energy is to expand human opportunity. Make us live longer. Healthier. More opportunities for us and our kids. Increase food security. Increase heating security.
It’s foundational,” Wright said. “Africa needs massively more energy. Africans will do that. Africans will deliver that. The United States is thrilled to partner with you in that endeavour.”
Wright said the U.S. will not limit the type of energy projects it will finance, noting that “there’s no technology I don’t like.” Instead, he said, the government will prioritize mutually beneficial relationships between government and business that foster entrepreneurship and a growing middle class, which are currently being stifled by a lack of access to energy and capital.
“How can we harness that entrepreneurial spirit with some technology assistance, lower cost capital from the United States to make things happen? … We don’t have a top-down grand plan,” Wright said. “We’re not going to decide what you want. You decide what you want. Your citizens, your people, decide what they want. We want to be your technology partners, providing capital and partnering in any way we can to pursue that goal.”
Nigerian Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu credited Powering Africa Summit with fostering critical discussions and catalyzing partnerships to transform Africa’s energy landscape, which include mobilizing investments, making policy reforms, and expanding access to stable, functional, and reliable electricity on the continent. He stressed the importance of working with the U.S. to do so.
“In Nigeria, Power Africa has played a pivotal role in supporting our approach of policy reforms, infrastructure development programs, leveraging bilateral funding to derisk investments, sector commercialization, and strategic partnership with the investment community,” Adelabu said. “The presence of strong U.S.-Africa collaboration has not only improved infrastructure, it has also stimulated growth and job creation.”
Energy poverty remains one of the most pressing challenges in Africa, he said, with over 600 million people lacking access to reliable energy, which harms economic development and social wellbeing. To bridge that gap, innovative solutions and sustained partnerships are required, Adelabu said.
“Energy poverty isn’t solved by wishful thinking. It’s solved by power plants that come online as quickly as possible. The focus must be on large-scale projects, reducing the ridiculous, yearslong bureaucratic processes that hamper progress. And by unleashing U.S. private enterprise by eliminating hurdles contrary to achieving our goals,” said Sun Africa Chief Executive Officer Adam Cortese. “The administration’s all-in-one energy strategy is the backbone of this vision. A practical, no-nonsense plan that embraces every tool in the toolbox to deliver results.”
“It’s clear that U.S. policy is energy access for all Africans, and they will partner with businesses from a diversity of sectors to achieve that goal,” said Simon Gosling, Managing Director of EnergyNet.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Russia, Myanmar Join Forces To Build A Small Modular Reactor
Russia and Myanmar have entered into a historic partnership, sealing an intergovernmental agreement to collaborate on the construction of a small modular reactor (SMR) in Myanmar.
The agreement was signed by Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom State Corporation, and Dr. Myo Thein Kyaw, Union Minister of Science and Technology of Myanmar, in the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister of Myanmar.
This landmark agreement paves the way for the construction of a 110 MW SMR project, with the potential for expansion up to 330 MW.
Rosatom possesses reference technologies for the construction of small modular reactors, both offshore and onshore.
The SMR is characterised by its compactness and modularity, short construction period and high safety standards.
The world’s only floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) Akademik Lomonosov is currently in operation in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug.
Moreover, Rosatom signed the first ever export contract with Uzbekistan for the construction of a SMR plant in May 2024.
The project envisages the construction of a nuclear power plant with a capacity of 330 MW in the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan using Russian-developed SMR technology.
The company is currently in dialogue with more than 20 African countries about the possibility of constructing high- and low-power nuclear power plants, nuclear science and technology centres, and developing uranium deposits: Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Namibia, and others.
Agreements on the development of nuclear infrastructure and mutual understanding have already been signed with Nigeria and Rwanda.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Botswana, Zambia Sign Deal To Develop Electricity Interconnector
Botswana and Zambia have committed to developing a groundbreaking electricity interconnector, set to revolutionize energy sustainability and trade between the two nations.
This ambitious project was announced during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Sustainable Energy Week conference held between February 24 and 28, 2025, in Botswana.
According to a report by Tuesday Grill, the proposed Zambia-Botswana Interconnector aims to strengthen energy cooperation by creating a high-voltage transmission link between the two countries.
This innovative project is expected to significantly enhance energy security in both nations, facilitating electricity trade within the SADC region.
Minister of Energy, Makozo Chikote, emphasized the urgency of developing a clear roadmap for the interconnector’s implementation, highlighting the growing demand for stable and reliable power supply in both nations.
“There is a strong expectation from the people of Botswana and Zambia for energy sufficiency. This regional interconnector will play a pivotal role in achieving our shared goals of energy security and self-sufficiency.”
The initiative aligns with SADC’s broader objectives of regional energy integration, as member states work towards a more interconnected and resilient power network.
The Zambia-Botswana Interconnector is expected to not only stabilize electricity supply in both countries but also provide opportunities for power export to other nations within the region.
Source: https://energynewwsafrica.com
Ghana: New PURC Boss Unveils Seven-Point Agenda For Transformation
Ghana’s newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr. Shafic Suleman, has unveiled a 7-point agenda aimed at transforming the Commission’s operations.
The PURC is responsible for regulating electricity and water utilities in Ghana, ensuring that the interests of both utility service providers and consumers are protected.
Dr. Suleman’s 7-point agenda focuses on:
– Technological Advancement: Leveraging technology to improve the Commission’s operations and services.
– Staff Welfare: Enhancing the well-being and productivity of PURC staff.
– Enhancing Visibility: Increasing the Commission’s visibility and public awareness of its activities.
– Expanding Regional Offices: Establishing more regional offices to improve accessibility and service delivery.
– Empowering the Commission’s Directorate: Strengthening the Commission’s leadership and decision-making capacity.
– Legislative Empowerment: Advocating for legislative reforms to enhance the Commission’s effectiveness.
– Youth Inclusion: Encouraging youth participation in the Commission’s activities and decision-making processes.
With his extensive experience in energy and sustainability, Dr. Suleman is confident that his agenda will drive innovation and transformation at the PURC, building on the foundations laid by his predecessor, Dr. Ishmael Ackah.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Dr. Suleman’s 7-point agenda focuses on:
– Technological Advancement: Leveraging technology to improve the Commission’s operations and services.
– Staff Welfare: Enhancing the well-being and productivity of PURC staff.
– Enhancing Visibility: Increasing the Commission’s visibility and public awareness of its activities.
– Expanding Regional Offices: Establishing more regional offices to improve accessibility and service delivery.
– Empowering the Commission’s Directorate: Strengthening the Commission’s leadership and decision-making capacity.
– Legislative Empowerment: Advocating for legislative reforms to enhance the Commission’s effectiveness.
– Youth Inclusion: Encouraging youth participation in the Commission’s activities and decision-making processes.
With his extensive experience in energy and sustainability, Dr. Suleman is confident that his agenda will drive innovation and transformation at the PURC, building on the foundations laid by his predecessor, Dr. Ishmael Ackah.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com 
Ghana: Judith Blay Named New Acting Ghana Gas CEO
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Judith Adjobah Blay as the new Acting CEO of the Ghana National Gas Company Limited.
She replaces Dr Benjamin K.D Asante, a renowned oil and gas expert who served as CEO from 2017 until February 2025.
Judith Blay’s appointment was contained in a statement issued by Richard Kirk-Mensah, the newly appointed Head of Corporate Communications at the Ghana National Gas Company Limited.
The appointment of Adjobah Blay marks a significant milestone in the operation of Ghana Gas given her extensive experience in leadership policy development and sustainable business practices.
Until her appointment, Adjobah Blay served as the Deputy Director of Contracts and Administration at the Petroleum Commission of Ghana, where she successfully drove a 25 per cent annual increase in local supplier participation in the upstream petroleum industry.
Before this role, she was the Manager of Community Relations at the Commission, where she integrated Environmental, Social and Governance principles into industry strategies.
She also played a key role in procurement and supply chain management at the Bui Power Authority and contributed to large-scale energy reforms as a Project Coordinator at the Ministry of Energy.
Judith Adjobah Blay is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS-UK) and holds an MA in International Transactions from George Mason University (USA), an MSc in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from KNUST and a BA from the University of Ghana.
Madam Adjobah Blay is also pursuing an LLM in Public Procurement Law and Policy at the University of Nottingham.
An alumnus of Wesley Girls’ High School, she has served as an Advisory Board Member for the Western Regional Coastal Foundation and other sustainability initiatives.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has elevated Ing Robert Kofi Lartey, who is the Director in charge of Operations at Ghana Gas Company Limited to the position of Deputy Chief Executive, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to strong leadership and operational efficiency.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Ghana: There Is No Load-Shedding To Warrant Timetable—Energy Minister
Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has rejected calls by a section of Ghanaians and the Minority group in Parliament for a load-shedding timetable to be published due to pockets of power outages in some parts of the country.
According to Mr Jinapor, there is no ongoing load-shedding as Ghana is currently exporting approximately 300 megawatts of power to Burkina Faso, Benin and other neighbouring countries.
Addressing journalists on Friday, March 7, Jinapor stated: “Let me put it on record that we’re not shedding load and so, the demand by the Minority and some people that we publish a load-shedding timetable is moot. When you are not shedding load, there will be no need to publish a load-shedding timetable.”
Reassuring the public, he stressed that Ghana is not experiencing systematic load-shedding and pointed to the country’s surplus electricity supply.
According to him, Ghana is currently exporting approximately 300 megawatts of power to neighboring countries such as Benin and Burkina Faso.
“As we speak, we’re exporting about 300 megawatts of power outside Ghana to Benin, Burkina Faso and other neighbouring countries. If you have enough and you are exporting power, obviously, there will be no need to publish a timetable.”
Jinapor attributed the recent outages to technical challenges and assured Ghanaians that efforts are being made to restore stable and reliable electricity nationwide.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Kenya: KenGen CEO Eng. Peter Njenga Appointed To Chair Global Task Force On Energy
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga, has been appointed as Co-Chair of the Business 20 (B20) Task Force on Energy Mix and Just Transition under South Africa’s G20 presidency in 2025.
This appointment places Eng. Njenga at the center of high-level discussions on the future of sustainable energy, where he will work alongside global industry leaders, policymakers, and executives to shape strategies for transitioning to cleaner energy sources while ensuring economic and social equity.
The B20 is the official business engagement group of the G20, representing the private sector’s voice in shaping international economic and policy decisions.
Speaking on his appointment, Eng. Njenga described the opportunity as a key moment for both Kenya and Africa.
He said: “This appointment underscores Kenya’s growing influence in global green energy transition. I am truly humbled to be first Kenyan to hold this prestigious role which gives us an opportunity to shape energy policies on a global scale.”
With this appointment, Africa finds itself in a unique position to influence the global agenda on climate action and energy security.
Eng. Njenga’s appointment signals a deliberate effort to integrate Africa’s priorities into this global dialogue, positioning Kenya – and by extension, the continent – as a leader in renewable energy innovation and policy advocacy.
Kenya, widely recognized as a renewable energy powerhouse, derives over 90% of its electricity from clean energy sources, making it one of the most sustainable energy economies in the world.
KenGen has been at the forefront of this transition, with an installed capacity of over 1,786MW, of which 754MW come from geothermal power, a sector where the company is the leading producer in Africa.
Under Eng. Njenga’s leadership, KenGen has not only expanded its renewable energy portfolio but has also positioned itself as a key player in regional and global conversations about energy security, climate resilience, and sustainable economic growth.
His new role within the B20 Task Force on Energy Mix & Just Transition is expected to further elevate KenGen’s standing in the global energy landscape.
“This is a defining moment, not just for KenGen and Kenya, but for the African continent. It reflects the recognition of our leadership in renewable energy and our commitment to a just and sustainable energy transition. As we engage with global stakeholders, my priority will be to ensure that Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities are at the heart of global energy policy discussions,” said Eng. Njenga.
The B20 Task Force on Energy Mix & Just Transition will play a critical role in shaping the future of energy policy. It will engage with governments, financial institutions, and private sector leaders to develop recommendations on clean energy adoption, energy security, and climate resilience.
These policy positions will be presented at the B20 Summit, which will feed directly into the G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa later in the year.
Eng. Njenga’s appointment is expected to strengthen Africa’s voice in global climate and energy discussions, ensuring that the continent’s energy transition is supported by policies that promote investment in green technologies, equitable financing mechanisms, and sustainable economic models.
His participation also comes at a time when the world is grappling with how to balance the rapid shift toward renewable energy with the realities of economic development, energy access, and geopolitical challenges.
As an executive with hands-on experience in scaling up clean energy solutions in a developing economy, Eng. Njenga brings invaluable insights to these high-stakes discussions.
His appointment also places KenGen at the forefront of the global energy transition, reinforcing its status as a leading player in renewable energy development.
The company, which has been expanding its geothermal footprint and exploring new opportunities in wind and solar energy, is now positioned to contribute to global policy decisions that will shape the future of sustainable energy.
For KenGen, this milestone reaffirms its commitment to driving Kenya’s clean energy ambitions while playing an influential role on the global stage.
As the energy transition gains momentum, the company’s expertise, investments, and leadership will continue to shape a sustainable future for Kenya, Africa, and the world.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
UK: UKAEA, Eni Partner To Build World’s Largest Tritium Fuel Cycle Facility For Fusion Energy
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and Eni have entered into a collaboration agreement to conduct research and development activities in fusion energy.
Their first project is the construction of the world’s largest and most advanced tritium fuel cycle facility, the “UKAEA-Eni H3AT (pronounced ‘heat’) Tritium Loop Facility,” located at Culham Campus.
Tritium recovery and re-use are crucial for future fusion power plants, and this facility will serve as a world-class hub for industry and academia to study tritium processing, storage, and recycling.
Fusion energy, a form of energy that replicates the power of the Sun, has the potential to contribute significantly to energy security and decarbonization.
The fusion process involves combining two hydrogen isotopes under intense heat and pressure to form a helium atom, releasing large amounts of emissions-free energy.
UK Climate Minister, Kerry McCarthy, said: “We are proud to be at the forefront of global innovation in clean energy fusion technologies, and this collaboration with Eni marks a significant step towards unlocking the potential of fusion energy, supporting our missions for economic growth, clean power and energy independence.
“The UKAEA-Eni H3AT Tritium Loop Facility will not only position the UK as a leader in the development of fusion fuel technologies but also accelerate progress towards a future of safe, sustainable, and abundant clean energy.”
Professor Sir Ian Chapman, CEO of UKAEA, said: “We are delighted to be working with Eni who have shown great commitment to fusion. We believe that fusion energy can contribute to a net zero future, including going beyond the decarbonisation of electricity.
“The H3AT demonstration plant will set a new benchmark as the largest and most advanced tritium fuel cycle facility in the world, paving the way for innovative offerings in fusion fuel and demonstrating the UK’s leadership in this crucial area of research and development.”
Claudio Descalzi, Eni CEO said: “Fusion energy is meant to revolutionise the global energy transition path, accelerating the decarbonisation of our economic and industrial systems, helping to spread access to energy, and reducing energy dependency ties within a more equitable transition framework. Eni is strongly committed to various areas of research and development of this complex technology, in which it has always firmly believed.
Today with our UK partners we are laying the foundations for further progress towards the goal of fusion which—if we consider its enormous scope of technological innovation—is increasingly concrete and not so far off in time. To continue this virtuous development, international system-level technological partnerships like this one are indispensable.”
The UKAEA-Eni partnership combines UKAEA’s expertise in fusion research and development with Eni’s industrial-scale capabilities in plant engineering, commissioning, and operations.
Eni will contribute to the H3AT project with its expertise in managing and developing large-scale projects, helping to de-risk its roadmap.
The “UKAEA-Eni H3AT Tritium Loop Facility” is expected to be completed in 2028.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
Ghana: Gov’t Aims For Green Transition With 5-Point Agenda
Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has outlined a 5-point agenda to fast-track the West African nation’s energy transition.
Speaking at the Sustainable Energy Policy Dialogue 2025 organized by GIMPA -PURC Center of Excellence in Public Regulation (CEPUR), on Wednesday, March 5,2025, Jinapor emphasized the government’s commitment to developing all energy resources in a sustainable manner.
The 5-point agenda includes:
- Establishing the Renewable Energy and Green Transition Fund: to support research and development of home-grown green technologies, provide solar-powered solutions for various sectors, and promote energy efficiency education.
- Deploying Solar-Powered Street Lights: to reduce the burden of electricity tariffs on state institutions and improve security in areas with inadequate street lighting.
- Fast-Tracking Universal Access to Electricity: by deploying renewable energy mini-grids, with the aim of reaching 90% electricity access this year.
- Establishing the Renewable Energy Agency: to manage the Renewable Energy and Green Transition Fund, promote investments in energy transition, and support research and development of renewable technologies.
- Implementing Open and Competitive Renewable Capacity Procurement: to achieve competitive prices, attract credible investors, and fast-track the green transition agenda.
UK: Mammoet Signs Contract To Support SeAH Wind With Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind project
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Russia Attacks Ukraine’s Energy And Gas Infrastructure
Russia attacked energy and gas infrastructure in Ukraine early on Friday, the Ukrainian energy minister and national gas firm Naftogaz said.
Naftogaz Group’s gas production infrastructure has come under attack for the seventeenth time, causing damage to critical gas production sites, acting Naftogaz chairman of the board, Roman Chumak, said in a statement on Friday, March 7, 2025.
No casualties have been reported, but damage has been done to the facilities, the Ukrainian firm said.
“We are working to mitigate the aftermath of the strikes and assess the damage. Naftogaz Group is taking all necessary steps to restore operations at the facilities damaged in the attack,” Chumak said.
“We are doing, and will continue to do, everything possible to ensure the country’s gas supply despite ongoing threats.”
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko posted on Facebook today that “Energy and gas infrastructure in different regions of Ukraine is again under massive rocket and drone fire.”
Power crews are working to fix whatever possible and Ukraine is taking all necessary measures to stabilize its energy and gas supply, the minister said, accusing Russia of trying to harm ordinary Ukrainians by cutting off power and gas supply.
Friday’s Russian attack on Ukrainian gas infrastructure comes days ahead of planned talks in Saudi Arabia next week between Ukrainian and U.S. officials on possible pathways to ending the war.
In recent months, Russia has intensified attacks on gas production and gas storage infrastructure in Ukraine.
Kyiv, for its part, has been targeting Russian refineries with drones and has damaged several major facilities in southern and southwestern Russia over the past year, some of these multiple times.
Just this week, a fire at the Ufa refinery in the Republic of Bashkiria in Russia was extinguished, local authorities reported, with early reports suggesting the facility may have become the latest target of Ukrainian drone attacks. A later update, however, had authorities report that the fire was caused by technical problems at the facility.
Source: Oilprice.com
Tanzania To Launch First Oil And Gas Bid Round In Over A Decade
Tanzania is set to launch its fifth oil and gas licensing round in May, offering 26 exploration blocks to investors. This will be the country’s first bidding round since 2014.
Charles Sangweni, Director General of Tanzania’s Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA), confirmed that the blocks have been identified and data is in place.
Three blocks are located in Lake Tanganyika, while the rest are in the Indian Ocean.
Tanzania aims to launch the bid round at the Africa Energies Summit in London in May.
The country is believed to have massive natural gas resources, estimated at 57 trillion cubic feet.
Tanzania also has a planned $42-billion LNG export project, but progress stalled last year as Shell and Equinor awaited the signing of agreements to begin development. The project, which connects offshore natural gas discoveries to an export terminal, has been in development for nearly a decade.
After acquiring BG Group in 2016, Shell became operator of offshore blocks 1 and 4, alongside partners Medco Energi and Pavilion Energy. These blocks hold 16 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Equinor, meanwhile, has made nine discoveries in block 2, with estimated volumes exceeding 20 trillion cubic feet.
Energy Minister Doto Biteko announced last month that Tanzania aims to conclude negotiations with project developers on tax incentives by June.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Ghana: OCTP Partners Eni Ghana, Vitol, GNPC Foster Economic Development In Western Region
Eni Ghana and its OCTP partners – Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) – have handed over a number of social projects in the areas of health, sanitation, education and economic diversification to local authorities and communities within OCTP’s area of influence in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region.
The projects include the renovation of the Sanzule/Krisan School Canteen, which will provide meals to over 300 students, contributing to support both their academic performance and well-being; four fishing sheds for the Bakanta, Ngalekpole, Ngalekyi, and Baku communities, which will benefit over 7,000 fishermen, fish traders, processors, and community members by offering secure spaces for fish processing and storage.
The rest are five modern household latrines using Bio-Digester Technology to improve sanitation, promote environmental sustainability and enhance public health; and 17 Community Argon Welders trained, certified, and given start-up kits, to empower them with the skills and resources necessary to enter the workforce and expand their employment opportunities.
These initiatives are intended to enhance the health and academic performance of primary school students, support small businesses, improve hygiene, reduce post-harvest losses and provide efficient waste management and sustainable sanitation solutions for households.
In his speech, Maurizio Pinna, the Managing Director of Eni Ghana, emphasized the importance of the projects stating that “these projects highlight Eni and its OCTP partners’ broader commitment to enhancing livelihoods, focusing on areas that provide not only tangible and immediate benefits but also lay the foundation for long-term sustainable development that will positively impact the communities and foster inclusive economic growth.”
The ceremony was attended by representatives from Eni, Vitol, GNPC, the Petroleum Commission and Chiefs and traditional leaders from the beneficiary communities of Sanzule/Krisan, Bakanta, Ngalekpole, Ngalekyi and Baku, in Ellembelle District.
Eni has been present in Ghana since 2009 with offshore hydrocarbon exploration and production activities. The company has an equity production of about 30,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.
The ceremony was attended by representatives from Eni, Vitol, GNPC, the Petroleum Commission and Chiefs and traditional leaders from the beneficiary communities of Sanzule/Krisan, Bakanta, Ngalekpole, Ngalekyi and Baku, in Ellembelle District.
Eni has been present in Ghana since 2009 with offshore hydrocarbon exploration and production activities. The company has an equity production of about 30,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.
Ghana: Gov’t Committed To Net-Zero Emissions Target—Seth Mahu
Ghana is committed to achieving its Net-Zero emissions target by 2070, as stipulated in the country’s national Energy Transition Policy document.
This assurance was given by Mr Seth Mahu, Director in charge of Renewable Energy at the Energy Transition Dialogue 2025 on the theme: ‘Accelerating Energy Transition’, and organised by GIMPA -PURC Centre of Excellence in Public Utility Regulation (CEPUR) in Accra on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Currently, Ghana’s energy generation mix is 69 per cent fossil, with the remaining portion coming from renewable sources.
According to Mr Mahu, the current government added the Green Transition to the Ministry’s name in a bid to fast-track the country’s quest towards achieving the Net-Zero Emissions target.
As steps to fast-track Ghana’s transition to attain Net-Zero, Mr Mahu, who is an Energy Expert, urged stakeholders in the energy sector to explore policy, financial, investment and technological approach to explore every resources in order to reduce environmental impact in Ghana in particular and the world as a whole.
To show the Energy Commission’s commitment to the Net-Zero Emissions 2070, the Acting Executive Secretary at the Energy Commission, Madam Eunice A. Biritwum, who was also a panelist, disclosed that her outfit is working closely with the African Development Bank to procure 12,000 standardised net meters, with 3,600 already approved for implementation.
Ghana has been gradually implementing renewable energy initiatives since passing the Renewable Energy Act in 2011.
The former Executive Secretary of Energy Commission, Michael Opam, who chaired the function, tasked all the stakeholders in the energy value chain to work in a concerted effort to revolutionise Ghana’s energy sector.
Ghana has gradually been implementing renewable energy initiatives since passing the Renewable Energy Act in 2011.
The goal of the Net-Zero Emissions is to adopt prudent and pragmatic measures to reduce fossil emissions.
In 2023, Ghana launched an energy transition and investment plan to further outline the path to achieving the objective by 2060.
The West African nation’s significant push towards an energy transition was launched by a comprehensive natural energy transition framework in 2022, when the government unveiled the plan at the COP27 Climate Conference in Egypt.
Its aim is to achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2070.
The discussion segment was moderated by a Research Fellow of CEPUR, Prof Phillip Kofi Adom.
CEPUR, established in 2023, aims to advance the field in public utility regulation and to also champion academic research into the electricity,water and natural gas towards attaining sustainable energy in Ghana.
Participants were from the PURC, ECG,GRIDCo, the Ministry of Energy and GreenTransition, CEPUR, civil society groups from the energy value chain and the media.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com