Ghana: GRIDCo, RMU Sign MoU
The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) and the Regional Maritime University (RMU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise their collaboration.
The MoU aims to establish a long-term partnership based on equity and reciprocity.
The areas of cooperation agreed upon include joint research projects; student internships; guest lecturing; capacity building; programme development and other mutually beneficial areas.
Both parties expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting the importance of bridging academia and industry.
Mr Samuel Kow Acquah, Acting Director, Office of the Chief Executive, emphasised the need for collaborative research and feedback to align RMU’s curriculum with industry requirements.
Taking his turn during the meeting, Dr G.S. Akakpo, Dean of Graduate Schools, acknowledged GRIDCo as its second campus for fieldwork, assuring its commitment to fulfilling the obligations outlined in the MoU.
Also, present at the signing ceremony were Mrs Esther Mangortey, Manager, HR Business Partner, GRIDCo; the Head of Electrical Electronics Department, Dr Isaac Nyarko; Dr Samuel O.B. Oppong, Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Applied Sciences, and Dr Njie Baboucarr, University Registrar, all from the RMU.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Ghana: Fuel Prices Reduced Marginally
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in the Republic of Ghana have reviewed their pump prices, with some reviewing them upwards while others reviewing them downwards, energynewsafrica.com can confirm.
As of Wednesday, leading OMCs such as GOIL, Shell and TotalEnergies adjusted their pump prices for both petrol and diesel downward by 15 pesewas.
By this, a litre of petrol and diesel are currently selling at Gh¢12.30 at GOIL, Shell and TotalEnergies.
Petrosol Ghana Limited, one of the indigenous Oil Marketing Companies, also adjusted its pump prices downward.
A litre of petrol and diesel are now selling at Gh¢11.99 and Gh¢12.05 respectively compared to the price of Gh¢12.19 per litre for both petrol and diesel.
Meanwhile, Star Oil and Allied have adjusted their pump prices upward.
Star Oil is currently selling a litre of petrol and diesel at Gh¢11.39 and Gh¢11.69 respectively compared to the previous Gh¢11.19 for both petrol and diesel.
Allied is selling petrol at Gh11.40 per litre while diesel is sold at Gh¢11.55.
Unlike in other parts of Africa where fuel prices are reviewed monthly, in Ghana, fuel prices are reviewed every two weeks.
Crude oil prices had also been between US$69 and $74 during the second pricing window in June.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Abu Dhabi: Trina Solar Provides 800MW Of Solar Modules To 2GW Al Dhafra PV Power Plant
Trina Solar, a leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, has successfully delivered 800MW of 210mm Vertex modules to China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) for the prestigious Al Dhafra PV Power Plant project.
The 2GW Al Dhafra solar PV plant, located in Abu Dhabi, is set to become one of the largest single-site solar power plants worldwide.
The plant has connected to grid in April of this year.
Situated approximately 35 kilometers from Abu Dhabi city, the Al Dhafra PV Power Plant boasts a remarkable capacity to generate enough electricity to power approximately 160,000 homes across the UAE, thanks to its deployment of approximately 3.5 million solar panels.
Moreover, the project will play a significant role in mitigating carbon emissions, reducing approximately 2.4 million tons of carbon dioxide annually.
The Al Dhafra region, where the project is located, benefits from abundant solar irradiance and albedo.
However, it is also exposed to extreme natural environmental factors, including scorching temperatures, high winds, and sand and dust.
To ensure optimal performance and durability in such challenging conditions, Trina Solar conducted a meticulous assessment of the local irradiance, geography, and climate, ultimately supplying the Al Dhafra project with its 210mm Vertex modules.
Gonzalo de la Vina, President EMEA, Trina Solar stated: “We are thrilled to have successfully supplied 800MW of our cutting-edge 210mm Vertex modules to the remarkable Al Dhafra PV Power Plant project in Abu Dhabi. This collaboration showcases Trina Solar’s commitment to delivering high-power, high-efficiency, and reliable solar solutions that can thrive even in the most extreme environmental conditions. The Al Dhafra project’s significant capacity and contribution to carbon reduction exemplify the transformative impact of solar energy. As a global leader in the industry, Trina Solar is proud to play a pivotal role in the realization of one of the world’s largest single-site solar power plant. We remain dedicated to our mission of ‘Solar Energy for All’ and will continue to drive innovation, superior performance, and sustainable growth in the renewable energy sector”.
Trina Solar’s 210mm Vertex modules are characterized by four key features that unlock a low levelized cost of energy (LCOE): high power, high efficiency, high energy yield, and high reliability. Notably, these modules have demonstrated exceptional performance in extreme environments. Rigorous testing conducted by TÜV Rheinland on Trina Solar’s 210mm Vertex 600W+ modules in Saudi Arabia, which shares a similar climate to the Al Dhafra region, showcased their outstanding photovoltaic conversion efficiency and their ability to maintain optimal performance even in high-temperature scenarios.
With a 25-year track record, Trina Solar has successfully supplied the world with over 140GW of solar modules, establishing its presence in more than 150 countries and regions.
According to TrendForce, as of the first quarter of this year, the cumulative shipments of 210mm modules in the industry have surpassed 120GW, with Trina Solar leading the global market with a market share of over 50%, accounting for 65GW of shipments. Moving forward, Trina Solar remains dedicated to its mission of “Solar Energy For All,” committed to making significant contributions through its exceptional products, technological innovation, and stable financial performance.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Ghana: Gov’t Finally Approves PoD For Pecan Oil Field
Ghana has finally approved the Plan of Development (PoD) drafted by the Norwegian oil firm, Aker Energy, for the Pecan Field offshore the West African nation, energynewsafrica.com can report.
Sources within the country’s energy ministry indicate that the Plan of Development (PoD) was approved on June 27, 2023.
The PoD was rejected by Ghana on several occasions but was finally accepted in May this year after all issues raised by the country’s Ministry of Energy had been addressed.
In April, AFC Equity Investment, a subsidiary of Africa Finance Corporation, announced the acquisition of Aker Energy’s 50 per cent shares in the Deepwater Tano Cape Three Points (DWT/CTP) block, thus, becoming the current owner of the block.
This portal understands that after the acquisition, the new owner, AFC Equity Investment, created an entity known as Pecan Energies but with the same management staff as Aker Energy to take over the development of the block.
In a statement confirming the approval of the PoD, Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), said, “We are thrilled to receive the approval of the PoD for the DWT/CTP block by the Minister for Energy and the Ghanaian Authorities.
This achievement demonstrates AFC’s (Africa Finance Corporation) de-risking capabilities and capacity to navigate complex challenges, leverage our expertise and collaborate effectively with our partners to achieve shared objectives. We are excited about the potential GDP uplift of USD 10 billion for the Ghanaian economy from the DWT/CTP block and look forward to working closely with the Government of Ghana to ensure the successful execution of this important project.
With this milestone, we believe that the future of the Pecan and other associated fields on the Block shines bright, bringing with it promising economic prospects and sustainable growth opportunities for Ghana and its people.”
According to the statement, AFC Equity Investment will now work towards a Final Investment Decision (FID) following extensive engagement with all relevant stakeholders and partners.
The PoD presents an overall plan for the phased development and production of the resources in the DWT/CTP contract area.
The phased development would begin with the Pecan field in two phases—Phase 1a and Phase 1b.
The Pecan field is the largest of several discoveries in the contract area with 268 million barrels expected to be produced in Phase 1a+1b with a CAPEX of USD 3.5 billion.
In total, it is estimated that all discoveries in the DWT/CTP contract area have a recoverable resource potential of 550 million barrels.
The Pecan field, situated in ultra-deep waters ranging from 2,400 to 2,700 meters about 115 kilometres offshore Ghana, would be developed with a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel and a subsea production system (SPS).
“We have a highly competent technical team with field management and global deepwater project experienceto execute the development and production of the field. With AFC’s superior knowhow in investing in the upstream oil and gas sector combined with technical support from the vastly experienced Aker Group, we are confident we can deliver the project on time, with quality and within cost,” assured Eiliv Gjesdal, Chief Executive Officer of Pecan Energies AS.
Also commenting, Kadijah Amoah, former CEO of Aker Energy, now Pecan Energies Ghana Limited, said: “We have worked together as a team, overcoming considerable obstacles along the way. The approval of the
The PoD is a testament to the perseverance and dedication shown by the Pecan Energies team to the project. We remain committed to Ghana and look forward to working together with our partners towards first oil.”
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
U.S. Greenlights Major Offshore Wind Project
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has approved a large-scale offshore wind power project that it says would power more than 380,000 homes and “create more than 3,000 good-paying jobs.”
The Ocean Wind 1 project, to be located off the coast of New Jersey, will have a capacity of 1.1 GW.
It is part of a broader plan by the Biden administration to build 30 GW of offshore wind power capacity by 2030.
The Ocean Wind 1 project will be led by Danish turbine major Ørsted, which recently revealed plans to invest some $68 billion in building 50 GW of new capacity by 2030.
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The Danish company at the same time complained about “soaring costs” which prompted the company to ask for more subsidies from the UK government for its biggest project to date, the 3-GW Hornsea 3 installation.
“If a project which is by far the biggest in the world, with all these opportunities, can only become investable after having worked intensively for a year with everything, it’s hopefully also a stark reminder to the British government that something must change,” Ørsted’s chief executive Mads Nipper said in June.
In the United States, there is plenty of government support for wind and solar power from the Inflation Reduction Act. Yet even there, Ørsted is facing challenges related to costs.
In a recent report by Reuters, the company was said to consider reconfiguring the Ocean Wind 2 project, after being quoted as declaring reconfigurations and potential project exits would be its response to uncertain profitability.
“The project’s approval demonstrates the federal government’s commitment to developing clean energy and fighting climate change and is a testament to the state of New Jersey’s leadership in supporting sustainable sources of energy and economic development for coastal communities,” the director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Elizabeth Klein, said in comments on the news about Ocean Winds 1.
Source: Oilprice.com
South Africa: Suspected Gas Leak Leaves 16 Dead
A suspected nitrate oxide gas leak in South Africa has led to the deaths of 16 people, local officials say.
The victims – including women and children – died from gas inhalation at an informal settlement in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg.
Wednesday’s leak has been linked to illegal gold mining in the area.
Nitrate oxide gas is often used by illegal gold miners – known locally as zama zamas – to extract gold from soil stolen from abandoned mine shafts.
One of the gas cylinders was found leaking in Boksburg’s densely populated Angelo shanty town.
The victims were found within a 100m (328ft) radius of the scene.
Emergency service officials fear more bodies could be found overnight as search and rescue teams continue their work.
One woman, a Mozambican living in South Africa, told the BBC that her husband had died in the gas leak. She said she had received a call from a neighbour who told her that her husband had collapsed.
Speaking through tears, she added that she was concerned about how she would get her husband’s body home to Mozambique as she was unemployed and he worked part-time jobs as a handyman.
This tragedy comes just six months after a gas tanker explosion on Christmas eve which claimed 41 lives in the same town.
Source: BBC
Ghana: Former GRIDCo CEO Receives SDG Award
A former Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), Ing Jonathan Amoako-Baah, was last Friday given the SDG Lifetime Award at the maiden Think Energy SDGs Awards in Accra, the capital of Ghana.
The award was in recognition of the contributions he made to the energy sector over the past 30 years.
GRIDCo also won the SDG Public Sector Award at the same event.
The citation recognised GRIDCo’s contributions to the power sector in the supply of reliable power in Ghana and neighbouring countries.
The event was put together by Think Energy Awards and powered by the African Global Response Energy Environment (AGREE) Limited, with support from the SDG Advisory Unit of the Office of the President, the Ministry of Energy and Ghana Gas Limited Company.
Second Lady Samira Bawumia was adjudged the Most Influential SDGs Leader in Africa. Energy Digest took home the SDGs Communication Award, former CEO of GNPC, Dr Kofi Koduah Sarpong, was given the SDGs Lifetime Award while Asaase Radio’s Emmanuel Aboagye-Wiafe picked the Energy Media Personality of the Year Award.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
The event was put together by Think Energy Awards and powered by the African Global Response Energy Environment (AGREE) Limited, with support from the SDG Advisory Unit of the Office of the President, the Ministry of Energy and Ghana Gas Limited Company.
Second Lady Samira Bawumia was adjudged the Most Influential SDGs Leader in Africa. Energy Digest took home the SDGs Communication Award, former CEO of GNPC, Dr Kofi Koduah Sarpong, was given the SDGs Lifetime Award while Asaase Radio’s Emmanuel Aboagye-Wiafe picked the Energy Media Personality of the Year Award.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com Zelenskiy Raises Alarm Over Russian Threats At Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has repeated his warning that Russia is planning “dangerous provocations” at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant.
Zelenskiy said in a statement after a phone call with Emmanuel Macron that he told the French president that Russian troops occupying the plant in Russian-controlled territory in southern Ukraine are preparing provocations and that the two agreed to keep the situation under control together with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Zelenskiy’s statement reiterated a warning he issued on July 2 that Russia could be preparing an explosion at the nuclear power plant.
Zelenskiy said then that there was “a serious threat” that Russia was prepared to set off “a local explosion” that could lead to a radiation release.
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His statement on July 4 came after the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said Russia might be preparing for a provocation “in the near future” on the territory of the plant, which has been taken offline but still requires electrical power and water to cool its six reactors.
“According to operational information, foreign objects similar to explosive devices were placed on the outer roof of the third and fourth power units of the ZNPP (Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant),” the General Staff said.
It said the detonation of the objects would not damage the plant’s power units but may create a picture of shelling from Ukraine.
The General Staff emphasized that Ukrainian armed forces “do not violate the norms of international humanitarian law, monitor and control the situation, and are ready to act under any conditions.”
Moscow on July 4 made its own accusation against Kyiv in connection with alleged preparations for an incident at the plant.
An adviser to Russia’s Rosatom nuclear agency, Renat Karchaa, said on Russian state television that Moscow has received information that on the night of July 5 “the Ukrainian Army will try to attack the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant.”
He claimed that Ukraine planned to use “high-precision, long-range weapons” as well as drones.
It was not possible for RFE/RL to verify the claims made by either side.
Fears over the safety risks for the nuclear plant have been constant since the start of Russia’s invasion. The two sides have regularly accused each other of putting the plant’s safety at risk.
By RFE/RL
UK: Energy Firms Warned Against Paying Dividends
Energy suppliers have been warned to retain profits rather than pay out returns to shareholders, to ensure firms can weather future price shocks.
Regulator Ofgem said firms “must learn the lessons of the energy crisis”, adding “a return to the practices we saw before isn’t on the table”.
Some 30 suppliers have gone bust since energy prices started to rise in 2021.
Higher wholesale gas prices, driven by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, made price deals to customers undeliverable.
The biggest supplier to go bust was Bulb, which had 1.6 million customers. It was bailed out by taxpayers to the tune of about £3.2bn and has since been taken over by Octopus Energy.
Households have seen their gas and electricity bills soar, but prices are starting to fall, with the bills for using a typical amount of energy to be £2,074 a year on average.
However, despite a drop of £426 per year, bills are much higher than before the Covid pandemic.
The reduction in wholesale gas prices means domestic suppliers are expected to return to profit after five years of losses.
While companies such as Shell and BP have made record profits in recent years from oil and gas extraction, the two firms – along with other smaller domestic energy suppliers – have been making much less, often inducing losses, for selling that energy to households.
Jonathan Brearley, chief executive of Ofgem, warned firms that he expected “no return to paying out dividends” until suppliers had met the regulator’s financial stability requirements, which are aimed at preventing a repeat of mass company collapses.
In an open letter to the bosses of energy suppliers, Mr Brearley said an energy industry where companies can make “a reasonable profit” was important to “create a sustainable and competitive market for consumers”.
“However, a return to the practices we saw before the energy crisis isn’t on the table – suppliers must reciprocate the support the sector was given by consumers and taxpayers when wholesale prices increased by behaving responsibly as prices fall and profits return,” he added.
The Ofgem boss also warned that this winter, if prices remain as forecast, it is likely “a large group of customers will struggle to pay their bills, so the sector will need to be fully focussed on how best to support customers in financial distress”.
‘Firms need to play their part’
Since 2019, Ofgem has set a price cap on energy bills, which is the maximum price that suppliers can charge customers per unit of gas and electricity. It applies to households on variable or default tariffs in England, Wales and Scotland.
After the price cap soared, the government stepped in with the Energy Price Guarantee which limited annual bills to £2,500, but that has since ended now the cap is £2,074.
Last week, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt met with several regulators, including Ofgem and told them they needed to “work at pace” to ensure businesses reflected any falling costs in the prices they charged customers.
Mr Brearley said firms needed to “play their part by making sure they’re financially robust” in order to “absorb potential losses”.
He said while he was “observing some good practice” the regulator was also finding evidence that some suppliers may have “breached” pricing rules. “We are investigating further and will take action if we find abuse,” Mr Brearley warned.
Source: BBC
Ghana: NPA Shuts Down 16 Illegal Fuel Stations In Upper East Region
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA), a regulator of the downstream petroleum industry, has clamped down on sixteen illegal reseller outlets popularly known as ‘gao gao’ in the Upper East Region.
The region had observed an alarming proliferation of these reseller outlets in areas such as Pelungu, Duusi, Gbane Shiega, Tongo, Gaare, Chuchuliga, Bolga Soe, Sirigu, Bongo, Zonno, Namolga, Sakote, Zorko and Kpale, selling petroleum products without authorisation from the NPA.
The Upper East Regional Manager of NPA, Mr Bashiru Natogma, disclosed this to the media during an interview, and he said the NPA Act prohibits any person, other than one licensed under the Act, from having a petroleum product in quantities unreasonably more than that person’s immediate requirement.
He said those outlets lacked the necessary safety measures and infrastructure to handle and store petroleum products safely.
The Regional Manager explained that “some of them often operate near public spaces, increasing the risk of accidents and fire outbreaks. The absence of proper or adequate fire prevention systems such as firefighting equipment and trained personnel further exacerbates these dangers.”
Mr Natogma said the operation was to uphold the quality, pricing and safety of retailing petroleum products.
He advised the public about the risk associated with purchasing petroleum products from unauthorised reseller outlets.
He encouraged the public to purchase petroleum products from authorised reseller outlets and fuel stations.
The Regional Boss further cautioned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) engaging in this illegal act to desist from it and seek proper guidance to legally operate reseller outlets.
He warned that OMCs caught supplying petroleum products to these unauthorised reseller outlets would be severely sanctioned by the regulator.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Ghana: ECG Announces Three Months ‘Operation Zero’ Revenue Mobilisation Exercise
Ghana’s southern power distribution company, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will, from July 11, 2023, embark on what it describes as ‘Operation Zero’ to recover payment for outstanding electricity bills.
The exercise is expected to last for about three months.
In a statement issued Tuesday, July 4, 2023, the power distributor said ‘Operation Zero” would be assisted by security agencies who would apprehend and prosecute customers who would attempt to interfere with the exercise.
The ECG said its staff would take the opportunity to visit all households to capture consumers who are not in their database and bill them instantly via the ECG digital customer platform.
“During this special exercise, ECG will grant a moratorium to all who are consuming electricity without paying for it to allow them to visit their respective ECG offices for immediate regularisation of their supply. ECG pleads with customers who have not yet received their bills to pay on account to be credited accordingly.”
Given the exercise, ECG said its regional and district offices would operate with a lean staff pool that would provide essential services to customers to enable total participation by top management and staff.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Ghana: Star Oil, Petrosol Among Top Ten OMCs In Ghana
Competition among oil marketing companies in the Republic of Ghana is becoming keener with OMCs, which, hitherto, recorded low sales in terms of volumes, are now trumping ‘big’ players.
While existing Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have been introducing initiatives and incentives geared towards increasing their market shares and also maintaining the top spot, others especially indigenous OMCs, have made inroads by increasing their market shares and volumes, consequently, pushing them to be among the top ten OMCs in the country.
Checks by this portal revealed that there are about 197 Oil Marketing Companies in the West African nation.
Previously, GOIL, Shell and TotalEnergies used to be the top three oil marketing companies in the West African nation, but data from the petroleum downstream regulator, National Petroleum Authority, for the first quarter of 2023 shows that Star Oil has risen to occupy the second spot after selling 40.4 million litres, 32.1 million and 36.1 million litres of petrol and diesel in January, February and March respectively this year.
Star Oil followed GOIL, which sold 75.01 million litres, 64.7 million litres and 64.2 million litres respectively while Shell occupied the third position after selling 38.9 million litres, 28.5 million litres and 35.4 million litres of petrol and diesel.
TotalEnergies placed fourth after selling 31.2 million litres, 23.2 million litres and 31.2 litres in January, February and March this year.
According to the data on the NPA’s website, in January, Benab sold 12.9 million litres of petrol and diesel, thus, placing fifth position while Frimps Oil sold 10.5 million litres to place sixth.
Zen Petroleum, one of the indigenous oil marketing companies, sold 10.3 million litres, placing seventh while Petrosol Ghana Limited, another indigenous OMC, sold 8.9 litres to placing eighth.
Dukes sold 8.64 million litres to Nineth while Allied secured the tenth position after selling 7.13 million litres of petrol and diesel.
In February, Benab sold 11.05 million litres of petrol and diesel, thus, placing fifth position while Dukes sold 8.82 million litres to place sixth.
Zen Petroleum, one of the indigenous oil marketing companies, sold 8.60 million litres, placing seventh while Frimps, another indigenous OMC, sold 8.16 litres to place eighth.
Petrosol Ghana Limited sold 7.47 million litres to place nineth while Allied secured the tenth position after selling 5.71 million litres of petrol and diesel.
In March Zen Petroleum, sold 13.10 million litres of petrol and diesel, thus, placing fifth position while Benab sold 12.9 million litres to place sixth.
Petrosol, one of the indigenous oil marketing companies, sold 9.50 million litres, placing seventh while Allied, another indigenous OMC, sold 9.47 litres to place eighth.
Frimps sold 9.2 million litres to place nineth while Dukes secured the tenth position after selling 8.99 million litres of petrol and diesel.
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South Africa: SA, Germany Sign Declaration Of Intent For Green Hydrogen
South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck have signed a joint declaration of intent to establish the South African German Hydrogen Task Force.
The green hydrogen economy has been billed as a new frontier for clean energy as it emits low carbon emissions with a global potential of about $300 billion in exports.
The country holds approximately 80% of the world’s platinum group metals (PGMs) and 40% of the world’s platinum and palladium supplies which are key components in the production of hydrogen – making South Africa potentially a key player in the future of the market.
The cooperation between the two countries aims to link South African developers in the Green Hydrogen market with off takers in Germany looking at additional funding for projects and cooperation in creating projects in South Africa that are commercially viable that can meet international green hydrogen demand and supply.
Business to business opportunities between South African companies and their German counterparts will also be created through the task force.
The key outputs of the declaration are the creation of the task force which will look at how the green hydrogen market will be created, how it will develop and grow.
Government has already drawn up plans for a Hydrogen Valley which is expected to run from Limpopo, through Johannesburg to Durban.
The valley will establish opportunities for projects which will kick-start hydrogen initiatives in hubs with the aim of boosting economic growth and job creation.
Ghana: Ghana Gas CEO Wins Transformational Leader Of The Year Award At Think Energy SDG Awards
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Limited Company, Dr. Ben K.D. Asante won the Transformational Leader of the Year Award at the maiden Think Energy SDG Awards Night last Friday, June 30, held in Accra.
The award ceremony, which attracted industry players, the business community, academia, journalists and many more, is geared towards new and cleaner energy without transforming the training in energy education.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) was adjudged winner of the SDGS Teaching and Learning Award after beating competition from Accra Technical University and Centre for Women and Food Security-Ghana
The Ghana Gas Chief Executive Officer, who has played a key role in Ghana’s energy sector with the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant, was honoured for his transformational leadership of the gas company.
Speaking at the event, Dr Ben Asante underscored the energy transition from fossil fuel to cleaner energy.
“In our energy portfolio, the energy transition will be the change from our current portfolio of energy sources, which is dominated mostly by carbon dioxide and methane, fossil-fuel to cleaner forms of energy to be dominated by renewable energy.
“And our boundary condition will be a balance of certainly environment responsiveness and economic and social impact,” he stated.
The Oil and Gas expert was of the view that the transition from fossil fuel to cleaner energy as a country should be graduated and driven by fuel type and location.
A novel ceremony, the awards are aimed at celebrating excellence, innovation and the impact of the respective individuals and organisations on clean energy, energy efficiency and energy access. Again, the Think Energy SDGs Awards is a prestigious award designed to celebrate and honour corporate and academic institutions working together to achieve.
The event was put together by Think Energy Awards and powered by the African Global Response Energy Environment (AGREE) Limited, with support from the SDG Advisory Unit of the Office of the President, the Ministry of Energy and Ghana Gas Limited Company.
Second Lady Samira Bawumia was adjudged the Most Influential SDGs Leader in Africa. Energy Digest took home the SDGs Communication Award, former CEO of GNPC, Dr Kofi Koduah Sarpong, was given the SDGs Lifetime Award while Asaase Radio’s Emmanuel Aboagye-Wiafe picked the Energy Media Personality of the Year Award.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
The event was put together by Think Energy Awards and powered by the African Global Response Energy Environment (AGREE) Limited, with support from the SDG Advisory Unit of the Office of the President, the Ministry of Energy and Ghana Gas Limited Company.
Second Lady Samira Bawumia was adjudged the Most Influential SDGs Leader in Africa. Energy Digest took home the SDGs Communication Award, former CEO of GNPC, Dr Kofi Koduah Sarpong, was given the SDGs Lifetime Award while Asaase Radio’s Emmanuel Aboagye-Wiafe picked the Energy Media Personality of the Year Award.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com