PETROSOL Platinum Energy Limited, one of the leading OMCs in Ghana, has announced that it has commenced an urgent internal investigation following an accident involving one of its fleets in Accra, the capital of Ghana, on Sunday morning, September 7, 2025.
In a statement issued by the management, the company expressed deep concern about the incident which reportedly resulted in injuries.
To the victims, the company said, “Our thoughts are with the individuals and families affected.”
According to the company, the safety of the community where it operates remains its highest priority.
The company noted that it is fully cooperating with the Ghana Police Service as they conduct their official inquiries into the incident, assuring all that “this matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness.
“We are committed to transparency and will provide verified updates as soon as more information becomes available,” the statement concluded.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Equatorial Guinea will launch its highly anticipated EG Ronda 2026 licensing round at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town, South Africa.
The licensing round forms part of the country’s broader strategy to revitalize its upstream sector, attract new investment and unlock exploration and production opportunities offshore.
In preparation for EG Ronda 2026, the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mining Development has partnered with U.K.-based Searcher Seismic on a $60 million program to acquire and reprocess 2D and 3D seismic data across uncharted acreage.
The initiative aims to provide prospective investors with high-quality datasets, de-risking exploration and highlight frontier potential across Equatorial Guinea’s offshore basins.
The licensing round comes at a pivotal moment for Equatorial Guinea, with a series of recent developments underscoring renewed international interest in the country’s oil and gas sector.
In June 2025, energy major ConocoPhillips transported its inaugural LNG cargo from the Punta Europa facility, advancing the country’s flagship Gas Mega Hub initiative.
Following its 2024 acquisition of Marathon Oil, ConocoPhillips now holds interests in the Alba Unit and Block D, securing long-term participation in both gas and liquid development.
This company is also undergoing an infill drilling campaign in Alba Block, Independent operator Trident Energy continues to deliver strong results from Block G – home to the Ceiba and Okume fields – where it holds a 40.375% operated stake.
In late 2024, the company brought online its first infill well and is enhancing subsea integrity through a digital twin solution developed with Canadian technology firm Enaimco.
Upstream oil company Kosmos Energy, a partner in Block G with a 40% participating interest, recently completed an exploration drilling campaign and is reprocessing seismic data with advanced technology to high-grade future opportunities.
Both companies are focused on sustaining production while de-risking future development, reinforcing Equatorial Guinea’s status as a hub for upstream investment.
Panoro Energy has also expanded its footprint with the signing of a production sharing contract (PSC) for Block EG-23, in partnership with Equatorial Guinea’s national oil company (NOC) GEPetrol.
The shallow-water block covers 600km2 and holds an estimated 104 million barrels of oil and condensate and 215 billion cubic feet of gas in contingent resources.
Panoro Energy is initially undertaking subsurface studies before moving into exploration drilling, highlighting the untapped potential of Equatorial Guinea’s offshore acreage.
Meanwhile, hydrocarbon exploration company Vaalco Energy is advancing development of Block P, which holds the Venus discovery and over 20 million bbls of recoverable oil. With a final investment decision expected soon, the project is targeting first oil in 2026 and peak output in 2028.
Chevron recently signed two new PSCs for Blocks EG-06 and EG-11, representing a $2 billion investment with NOC GEPetrol.
Located near the Zafiro field, the blocks include deepwater acreage and a prior discovery at Avestruz-1. The agreements underscore the renewed confidence of international majors in Equatorial Guinea’s resource base and fiscal environment, as the country positions itself for a new era of exploration-led growth.
On the regulatory side, Equatorial Guinea is focused on being highly competitive on a global scale. Essential regimes have just gone or are going under a revision for optimization.
The oil and gas companies were very instrumental to the recent reform of the Tax Regime, as well as the reform of the Labor Regime. The reform of the Petroleum Regime is said to be active by the end of the year 2025.
“EG Ronda 2026 represents a major step in unlocking Equatorial Guinea’s offshore and onshore potential. It will attract leading investors, drive exploration and stimulate sustainable growth. We are committed to offering world-class fiscal and regulatory terms to support this development” commented Minister Ondo.
Source: Worldoil.com
The Gambia has signed a partnership framework with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to accelerate the deployment of solar energy initiatives aimed at increasing electricity access in the West African nation.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on Wednesday during the Seventh ISA Regional Meeting for the Africa Region in Accra, Ghana, will strengthen The Gambia’s efforts to align solar policy and regulation with national priorities.
The MoU was signed by the Minister for Petroleum, Energy, and Mines, Hon. Nani Juwara, on behalf of The Gambia, and Mr. Ashish Khanna, Director-General of ISA, on behalf of the Alliance.
The partnership will prioritize several key areas: developing a national solar energy roadmap; promoting rooftop solar systems, community mini-grids and agri-based solutions; technical assistance on sustainable business models for solar-powered irrigation; providing expertise in scalable and resilient business models; advancing innovative solar technologies for productive use; and enhancing institutional and stakeholder capacity through training and knowledge exchange.
In 2024, The Gambia commissioned a 23-megawatt peak solar plant located in Jambur, Kombo South District, West Coast Region. Plans are also advanced for the commencement of several other solar projects as part of efforts to attain universal electricity access by 2026.
Speaking to this portal, Minister Nani Juwara stated: “We are developing a regional solar park of 150MW and already, the tender for the first phase of 50MW has been launched, and evaluation of bids is ongoing. The second phase of 100MW will be tendered in early 2026.
“Through the support of the European Union and European Investment Bank, we are implementing the solarization of 1,100 schools and health facilities in The Gambia. We’ve also secured funding through UNDP to construct a mini-grid in the island community of Jinak in the North Bank Region of the country,” he added.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Ukraine attacked with drones Rosneft’s Ryazan refinery in Russia, again, the commander of Ukraine’s drone forces, Robert Brovdi, said on Friday, as eyewitnesses reported explosions, a fire, and thick smoke near the refinery in the region southeast of Moscow.
The Ryazan refinery operated by oil giant Rosneft is one of the biggest crude processing plants in Russia with a capacity to process more than 260,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude—or 5% of Russia’s refining capacity.
Ukraine also attacked early on Friday an oil depot in the Luhansk region, which is occupied by Russia, the Ukrainian army said.
The hit on the Ryazan refinery is one of several Rosneft has sustained at its facility this year, including a drone hit in August, when Ukraine intensified attacks against key energy infrastructure in Russia.
Several refineries in Russia sustained damages during Ukrainian drone strikes last month.
Ukraine also targeted in August Rosneft’s Saratov Refinery in the Volga region with the capacity to process 140,000 bpd of crude. The facility had to temporarily suspend intake of crude and processing operations.
A Lukoil refinery in the Russian city of Volgograd caught fire after being hit by Ukrainian drones in the middle of August. The Volgograd refinery is Lukoil’s second-biggest crude processing facility in Russia and a key fuel supplier to the southern federal district in the country.
Over the past four weeks, Ukrainian drones have caused various degrees of damage at at least half a dozen refineries in Russia and at the fuel loading and gas processing complex at the Ust-Luga port on the Russian Baltic Sea. Repairs at the most seriously damaged unit at Ust-Luga could take up to six months, according to reports.
Due to crippled domestic operating refining capacity, Russia is expected to sharply increase crude oil exports in the coming weeks.
Source: oilprice.com
India will continue buying crude from Russia as it looks to cater to its interests, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday, amid U.S. pressure over India’s Russian crude purchases.
“Where we buy our oil from, especially a big-ticket foreign exchange item where we pay so much, highest in terms of import, we will have to take a call on what suits us best,” Sitharaman told the News18 television channel on Friday.
“We will undoubtedly be buying.”
India looks at the economics of its oil imports and will keep buying Russian oil as long as it’s economically justified, various Indian officials have said in recent weeks, defying U.S. pressure.
Earlier this week, Indian Oil Minister Indian Hardeep Singh Puri said that India is not profiteering from importing Russian crude, it actually helps keep global oil prices in check.
“India’s adherence to all international norms prevented a catastrophic $200 per barrel shock,” Puri wrote in a column in The Hindu newspaper on Monday.
“Some critics allege that India has become a ‘laundromat’ for Russian oil. Nothing could be further from the truth,” the minister said.
Peter Navarro, the White House senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, told Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures that India is “nothing but a laundromat for the Kremlin”, referring to New Delhi importing cheap Russian oil and selling the refined fuels at higher prices in Europe and Asia.
India hasn’t broken any rules on Russian oil, the Indian minister said, adding that it has “stabilized markets and kept global prices from spiraling.”
The heated remarks over India’s role in Russian oil trade came as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was meeting early this week with China’s President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a security summit in China.
Meanwhile, India’s refiners are expected to import more Russian crude in September compared to August levels as discounts are deepening amid Russia’s constrained refining capacity due to Ukrainian drone strikes, traders told Reuters last week.
Source: Oilprice.com
UK-listed, Africa-focused independent oil and gas company Tullow Oil Plc has appointed Ian Perks as its new Chief Executive Officer.
He is expected to assume the new role effective September 15, 2025, according to a statement issued on Friday.
According to the statement, Richard Miller, who is currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Interim CEO, will return to his role as CFO.
Ian Perks brings over 30 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry and has worked extensively across Africa and other international regions.
He has held senior positions at BG Group, Anadarko, and Total, covering all aspects of the sector. As Senior Vice President for Mozambique Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) at Anadarko—and later at Total—he successfully engaged with the Government of Mozambique to lead the $20 billion Mozambique LNG project to a Final Investment Decision.
Prior to Anadarko, Ian held several leadership positions at BG Group, establishing a strong track record of delivering multi-billion-dollar projects, reducing costs, and driving profitability.
He oversaw the delivery and operations of the $10 billion Queensland Gas Company (QGC LNG) Project, completing it safely, on schedule, and within budget.
As President of BG Tunisia, he led the business to industry-leading safety performance, maximized production, and reduced costs, while successfully delivering the $1 billion Hasdrubal gas project.
Ian also played a key role in the significant growth of BG’s operations in Trinidad and Tobago, where profits doubled between 2002 and 2005.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Loughborough University.
Commenting on the appointment, Phuthuma Nhleko, Chairman of Tullow Oil Plc, said, “I am delighted to welcome Ian to Tullow as CEO. He brings a wealth of industry and African knowledge and experience and has a track record of successfully managing large, multi-stakeholder businesses and projects. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Richard Miller for stepping into the role of Interim CEO and congratulate him on the considerable progress made during that time. I look forward to working with Ian and Richard.”
Ian Perks, Chief Executive Officer-Designate of Tullow Oil Plc, also commented, “I am pleased to join Tullow at this pivotal time for the company. My near-term priority will be to work with Richard, the Tullow team, and our stakeholders to put the company on a long-term sustainable financial footing. We will then have an opportunity to grow the company across Africa, leveraging our current assets and reputation on the continent to add value for our stakeholders.”
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Nigeria’s solar energy sector has witnessed a significant growth, with solar panel imports reaching ₦125.29 billion in the first quarter of 2025, data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed.
This surge in imports has pushed the country’s total installed solar capacity to 385.7 megawatts (MW).
In response to this rapid expansion and rising private sector investment, NERC has developed draft regulations for a net billing system and is now seeking public feedback on a proposed net metering arrangement.
The aim is to create a commercial framework that allows consumers and businesses to export excess solar-generated electricity back into the national grid in exchange for financial compensation.
A public document published earlier this week highlighted the growing role of solar energy, especially in rural and off-grid areas.
The Commission attributed this momentum to a combination of government-led initiatives and private sector efforts driving decentralised energy adoption.
NERC revealed that in 2023 alone, Nigeria imported over $200 million worth of solar panels—more than four million units—with most used for captive power generation.
That upward trend has continued into 2025.
“In 2024, Nigeria added 63.5 MW of new solar capacity, pushing the total to 385.7 MW,” the Commission stated.
“This expansion reflects the increasing adoption of renewable energy solutions across the country,” it added.
In line with NERC Business Rules and pursuant to Sections 46 and 48 of the Electricity Act (EA) 2023, which govern the Commission’s proceedings, consultations and public hearings, the Commission is inviting comments and submissions on the draft net billing regulations from the general public, with a deadline set for 26th September 2025.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies – taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town – will host a distinguished group of regulatory, policy and advisory leaders from across Africa and beyond.
Participants include Dr. Zwanani Titus Mathe, CEO of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI); Mor Bakhoum, Technical Secretary of Senegal’s ST-CNSL; Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo, Deputy Managing Partner at CLG; Khaled Abu Bakr, Chairman of the Egyptian Gas & Energy Association (EGEA) and Vice President of the International Gas Union; Leonardo Sempertegui, General Legal Counsel at OPEC; and Mohammed Attaba, Senior Downstream Oil Industry Analyst at OPEC.
SANEDI plays a central role in advancing South Africa’s transition towards a sustainable energy future. Tasked with promoting green growth, energy efficiency and renewable solutions, the Institute supports applied research, pilot projects and the integration of emerging technologies.
Current initiatives include advancing electric mobility and EV adoption, launching South Africa’s first household energy and carbon certification program and developing recommendations to improve electricity affordability and accessibility for citizens.
Egypt’s Gas & Energy Association also plays a strategic role in the country’s energy sector, focusing on natural gas policy, market development and regional cooperation.
With Abu Bakr’s dual role at the International Gas Union and TAQA Arabia, the association serves as a bridge between Egyptian energy stakeholders and global gas markets, promoting investment opportunities and sustainable development in North Africa and the broader region.
Senegal’s ST-CNSL is mandated to ensure the country’s oil and gas developments deliver long-term value for its citizens. As Technical Secretary, Bakhoum is responsible for overseeing local content compliance and ensuring that major projects – including the Sangomar Field Development and Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project – foster opportunities for local enterprises and workers. By strengthening the country’s regulatory environment, ST-CNSL ensures that Senegal remains an attractive investment destination while maximizing socioeconomic impact.
At the same time, CLG – a legal and business advisory firm specializing in energy and infrastructure – supports governments, investors and operators across Africa in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. With offices in key markets including South Africa, Equatorial Guinea and Ghana, the firm has recently expanded its work on local content frameworks and energy transition projects, ensuring that African nations maximize value creation from natural resources while attracting long-term international investment.
Finally, OPEC will be represented by Leonardo Sempertegui, General Legal Counsel, and Mohammed Attaba, Senior Downstream Oil Industry Analyst, who bring expertise in regulatory frameworks, compliance and market analysis. Their participation provides a unique perspective on global oil markets, pricing dynamics, and the legal and technical considerations that influence investment decisions in Africa’s energy sector.
“Strong, transparent regulation remains one of the most critical drivers of investment in Africa’s energy industry. By setting clear fiscal terms, enforcing local content provisions and providing predictable licensing regimes, regulators create the stability investors need while ensuring long-term economic benefits for host countries.
The presence of SANEDI, ST-CNSL, CLG, EGEA and OPEC representatives at AEW 2025 highlights the central role that institutions and policymakers play in shaping Africa’s investment landscape,” states Ore Onagbesan, Program Director at AEW: Invest in African Energies.
AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Sierra Leone and leading Korean companies have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote solar energy projects and strengthen bilateral cooperation in renewable energy, according to a report by the Sierra Leone News Agency.
The MoU primarily focuses on providing technical and financial support for the construction of a solar power plant in Sierra Leone.
The signing ceremony, held in Korea, brought together representatives from the Sierra Leone Embassy in Korea, the Sierra Leone Minister of Youth Affairs, Mr. Ibrahim Sannoh, the Sierra Leone Economic Commission, Hyunmyung Group Chairman Baek Hyun-joo, World Cultural Economy Forum Vice Chairman Lee Seong-woo, and Wangsan Electric Solar CEO Park Byeong-hee.
The agreement signals Sierra Leone’s commitment to clean energy and marks a significant step toward expanding cooperation between the two countries.
Sierra Leone, a West African nation, faces persistent challenges with unstable power supplies despite its abundant natural resources. Many regions in the country are urgently seeking solutions to ensure a stable electricity supply. Solar energy is increasingly being recognized as a key alternative to address these energy challenges.
Commenting on the partnership, Hyunmyung Group Chairman Baek Hyun-joo stated, “We expect this collaboration to introduce a reliable solar energy system to Sierra Leone. We will play a key role in solving Sierra Leone’s energy challenges by providing comprehensive technical support and sustained collaboration from the outset.”
Lee Seong-woo, Vice President of the World Cultural Economy Forum, noted, “Sierra Leone and Korea have maintained close diplomatic relations over the years, and this solar power project represents an important opportunity to further strengthen our ties.”
He added, “This project will go beyond delivering economic benefits—it will also contribute to Sierra Leone’s economic growth and social development through sustainable energy generation.”
Also commenting, Wangsan Electric CEO Park Byeong-hee said, “Wangsan Electric plans to transfer solar power technology to Sierra Leone and implement a program to train local experts. By offering technical support and establishing a localized energy system, we aim to contribute to Sierra Leone’s energy independence.”
This MoU is seen not just as a business agreement, but as a symbolic milestone that solidifies both countries’ commitment to building a sustainable future together.
The Government of Sierra Leone anticipates that this collaboration will help resolve its energy challenges and serve as a new engine for economic growth.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
British multinational Shell has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola’s National Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG), in partnership with Chevron and Sonangol, signaling its return to the country after a two-decade absence.
The agreement aims to facilitate joint studies for exploration in Block 33/24, located in the Lower Congo Basin.
The announcement was made during the Angola Oil & Gas Conference 2025 (AOG25), where Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas Diamantino Azevedo emphasised the improved investment climate, stating, “Where there is tranquility and a good business climate, investment comes.”
He highlighted institutional reforms, greater legal predictability, and measures to enhance competitiveness as key drivers behind Angola’s attractiveness to investors.
According to Shell Executive Vice President Eugene Okpere, Angola remains a strategic destination for oil investment due to the improved business environment and tax incentives introduced by the Angolan government.
This agreement forms part of ANPG’s Permanent Offer strategy, allowing direct negotiations for previously unawarded blocks.
Shell’s return signals renewed confidence in Angola’s geological potential and institutional capacity, potentially encouraging other international oil majors to explore deep and ultra-deepwater opportunities, supporting Angola’s domestic oil industry revitalization.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and developers of renewable energy projects in South Africa operate in a burgeoning but challenging sector. The combination of Eskom’s well-known power supply challenges and the global shift towards renewable energy has attracted substantial investment from both local and international players.
However, as much as investment in the sector is attractive, the reality on the ground is like circumventing an iceberg: the visible challenges are just the tip, while beneath the surface lie complex, interlinked issues that can derail project timelines.
Consistently the most pressing challenges developers face are regulatory uncertainty, land access, grid constraints, securing funding, and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) market capacity.
Land Access Challenges
Securing land – whether state-owned or under communal or tribal authority – remains a significant hurdle. Developers often engage directly with tribal authorities to obtain permission to occupy, only to face a long and bureaucratic state lease approval process because the government is ultimately the landowner. For example, a lease approval may take three years or more to obtain ministerial recommendation. Conflicting land claims and local political dynamics further complicate negotiations, making it crucial to resolve land rights issues early, as they typically take a long time due to the various stakeholders involved – and this directly impacts both grid access and financial close processes. While government initiatives such as Operation Vulindlela and the Energy One Stop Shop (EOSS) exist, they currently lack the authority to enforce action against government departments or SOEs, underscoring the need for more active facilitation by national or provincial bodies.
Regulatory and Legal Complexity
The regulatory environment is evolving rapidly. Eskom’s recent structural adjustments to tariffs, such as the Retail Tariff Plan (RTP) and Time of Use (TOU) changes, have altered the financial feasibility of many solar projects. Developers must also navigate environmental impact assessment (EIA) authorisations, land rights, and other approvals before securing a Budget Quote (BQ) from Eskom. These overlapping processes often create a “chicken-and-egg” scenario, where grid access requires land tenure – in some instances Eskom requires a registered Notarial Deed – but at the same time how do you secure land tenure before knowing that you have grid allocation by Eskom.
Grid Constraints and EPC Capacity
Eskom’s historical underinvestment in transmission and distribution infrastructure has led to severe grid constraints, particularly in the Northern, Eastern, and Western Cape. While the new procurement process undertaken by the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) for independent transmission projects presents an opportunity to unlock the grid, the historical backlog and bureaucratic processes continue to slow grid access. Similarly, the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) market is constrained. Only a handful of large-scale EPC contractors can meet turnkey project requirements of strong balance sheets and performance guarantees. Banks also prefer proven, experienced EPCs; often foreign players have an advantage, limiting opportunities for emerging South African developers. While banks’ aversion to risk is understandable, this oligopolistic situation can inflate project costs and slow project execution.
Funding and Bankability
Access to project preparation funding remains limited. While the Development Bank of SA (DBSA) provides some support, their processes are slow and cumbersome. The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), on the other hand, does not offer project preparation funding for energy projects. Local banks are naturally risk-averse, particularly at the early project development stage, and require comprehensive mitigation of risks before a project can be considered for funding and reach financial close. Early alignment with lenders on key bankable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) terms, EPC contractor selection, and proven technology is essential to achieve bankability and therefore funding. Without robust financial structures and the appointment of credible contractors, even well-conceived projects may stall indefinitely.
The Community Factor
Underlying all these challenges is the human element. Building trust with communities, tribal authorities, and government departments is crucial. Projects can be delayed by community consultations, local politics, and unrealistic expectations – but addressing these proactively, with sensitivity and transparency, is key to long-term success. While frustrations are common, a balanced approach – acknowledging government assistance while advocating for more facilitation – helps maintain relationships and progress.
Navigating renewable energy development in South Africa requires patience, strategic planning, and active engagement with multiple stakeholders. Regulatory complexity, land access issues, grid limitations, EPC capacity, and financing challenges are intertwined, and delays in one area can cascade across a project. Developers who succeed are those who approach these challenges holistically, fostering trust, leveraging government facilitation, securing early lender alignment, and carefully selecting experienced contractors. By doing so, developers can steer their projects around the hidden obstacles, unlocking the country’s vast renewable potential.
Source: Tsatsi Mahlatsi – CEO, Mzansi Energy Consortium
Energy consumption and management are critical issues in Ghana, where growing demand frequently outpaces supply, leading to power outages and inefficiencies. Whether you’re a homeowner, business owner, or simply an environmentally conscious citizen, knowing how energy rates are determined and understanding how consumer energy rates are structured and the best practices to curb energy wastage that can play a pivotal role in enhancing sustainability and economic development.
In this article, I’ll break down the basics of energy service rates, explore key sustainability initiatives, and offer actionable tips to help you save money and reduce your carbon footprint.
What Are Consumer Energy Service Rates?
Consumer energy service rates in Ghana represent the structured pricing framework that determines how much residential, commercial, and industrial customers pay for electricity and natural gas services. These rates are carefully regulated by government agencies and designed to balance affordability, cost recovery, and social equity in Ghana’s evolving energy landscape.
What Goes Into Electricity Tariffs Settings In Ghana
Electricity tariff settings in Ghana are determined by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and involve several key components and processes that reflect the costs of generation, transmission, distribution, and regulatory requirements. The key components of the electricity tariff calculation include:
Bulk Generation Charge (BGC) is the weighted average cost at which distribution companies purchase electricity from generation sources like the Volta River Authority (VRA) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs). This charge reflects the fuel costs, generation mix (hydro, thermal), and operational costs of power plants.
Transmission Service Charges (TSC) is divided into TSC 1 (cost of transmission network operations) and TSC 2 (recovery of transmission losses). The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) recovers its costs through these charges, comprising about 6% of the total end-user tariff.
Distribution Service Charges (DSC) is the costs associated with distributing electricity from bulk suppliers to end consumers, including operational expenses and infrastructure maintenance for distribution companies. Beyond energy consumption charges, customers pay distribution service charges:
DSC 1: 19.11 GHp per kWh
DSC 2: 39.72 GHp per kWh
These charges cover infrastructure maintenance, grid expansion, and distribution system operations
4. Distribution Wheeling Charge (DWC) is the charged for wheeling electricity through the distribution network, covering use-of-system costs. (DWC): 58.83 GHp per kWh
5. End-User Tariffs (EUT) is the applied to consumers, differentiated by categories such as residential, non-residential, and special load tariffs (SLT).
Current Electricity Tariff Structure (Effective May 1, 2025)
Residential Customer Rates:
Ghana employs a tiered pricing structure designed to promote equity and energy conservation:
Lifeline Tariff (0-30 kWh): this is a Subsidized rate ensuring basic electricity access for low- income households.
Rate: 77.63 Ghana Pesewas (GHp) per kWh
Service charge: 213.00 GHp per month
Standard Residential Rates:
0-300 kWh: 175.87 GHp per kWh
Above 301 kWh: 232.39 GHp per kWh
Service charge: 1,073.09 GHp per month for higher consumption levels
Industrial Customer Rates
Industrial customers operate under Special Load Tariffs (SLT) based on voltage levels:
Special Load Tariff – Low Voltage (SLT-LV)
Energy charge: 236.98 GHp per kWh
Service charge: 50,000.00 GHp per month
Special Load Tariff – Medium Voltage (SLT-MV)
Energy charge: 189.16 GHp per kWh
Service charge: 50,000.00 GHp per month
Special Load Tariff – High Voltage (SLT-HV)
Energy charge: 123.42 GHp per kWh
Service charge: 50,000.00 GHp per month
Mining Operations (SLT-HV MINES)
Energy charge: 495.93 GHp per kWh
Service charge: 50,000.00 GHp per month
Service Charges
Monthly fixed charges vary by customer category and consumption levels, covering:
Meter reading and maintenance
Customer service operations
Billing and administrative costs
Grid connection maintenance
All rates include regulatory levies as mandated by PURC
Automatic Adjustment Formula (AAF) is a quarterly tariff adjustment mechanism considering
Ghana Cedi to US Dollar exchange rate
Inflation and consumer price index
Fuel costs for thermal generation (natural gas, heavy fuel oil, diesel)
Hydro-thermal generation mix
Demand forecasts
2. Other Considerations including Outstanding sector debts and reserves for system reliability are factored into tariff settings, Subsidies and cross-subsidizations balance affordability and cost
Managing Energy Wastage
Managing energy wastage is the effort to reduce wasteful energy consumption by using energy more effectively or by changing behaviors to use less energy service.
Energy wastage remains a serious challenge in Ghana due to factors such as inefficient appliances, poor consumer awareness, and frequent power outages that lead to overuse or improper use of electricity.
Studies review’s that energy conservation awareness is low, with many households unaware of efficient practices or constrained by financial capacity to purchase efficient appliances especially in the rural setups.
Strategic Approaches to Managing Electricity Wastage
Consumer-Level Interventions
Energy Audit and Monitoring: Consumers can significantly reduce wastage through systematic energy auditing, identifying high-consumption appliances and optimizing usage patterns. Simple monitoring tools and smart meters enable real-time consumption tracking.
Appliance Replacement and Upgrading: Replacing older, inefficient appliances with star- rated alternatives delivers immediate consumption reductions. Ghana’s labeling system provides clear guidance for consumers seeking efficient options.
Old refrigerators
Behavioral Modifications: Simple behavioral changes such as adjusting air conditioning temperatures, optimizing lighting usage, and properly maintaining appliances can reduce household electricity consumption by 10-20%.
Machines left running or in standby mode when not in use consume energy unnecessarily.
2. Building-Level Efficiency Measures
Ghana is expanding its focus to building energy efficiency, recognizing that architectural design significantly impacts energy consumption. Key initiatives include:
Passive Cooling Design: Promoting building designs that minimize air conditioning requirements through natural ventilation, appropriate orientation, and thermal mass optimization.
Public Building Efficiency: Targeting hotels, shopping malls, and government buildings for comprehensive efficiency retrofits, creating demonstration effects for private sector adoption.
Green Building Standards: Developing mandatory or incentivized green building codes that require minimum efficiency performance for new construction.
3. Industrial and Commercial Efficiency
Demand-Side Management: Implementing time-of-use pricing and demand response programs that shift consumption away from peak periods, reducing system stress and improving overall efficiency.
Industrial Motor Efficiency: Focusing on electric motor efficiency in industrial applications, where motors typically account for 60-70% of industrial electricity consumption.
Energy Management Systems: Encouraging adoption of comprehensive energy management systems in commercial and industrial facilities.
The 2024/2025 batch of National Service Personnel (NSPs) from the Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) on Wednesday donated medical equipment worth GHS 280,000 under GRIDCo’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to support quality healthcare delivery at the Tema General Hospital, in the Greater Accra Region.
They included 13 pieces of Crank Manual Beds, 13 pieces of Hospital Mattresses, 1 piece of Dental Chair, 5 pieces of Drip Stands, 1 piece of Steel Patient Trolley, 1 piece of Compressor Patient Trolley, and 2 pieces of Blood Pressure (BP) Machines.
The equipment was funded via a self-imposed monthly contribution by all NSPs and GRIDCo’s corporate support.
Tema General Hospital was selected for the donation following a needs assessment by the 2024/2025 GRIDCo NSPs, with support from GRIDCo Management and the Management of the hospital.
Every year, GRIDCo tasks National Service Personnel posted to the company to implement a CSR initiative which leaves a lasting social impact.
In 2023, for instance, the National Service Personnel renovated the fashion centre, washroom facilities, and office space at the Accra Rehabilitation Centre at Adabraka in Accra, bringing smiles to the faces of inmates and management.
This tradition not only supports communities GRIDCo operates in, but also instills in the Personnel a strong sense of responsibility, leadership, and service beyond their one-year National Service period.
The donation is aimed at enhancing patient care, improving the working environment for healthcare providers, and strengthening the hospital’s overall capacity to serve the community.
Receiving the items, Dr. Ralph Armah, Director of the Tema General Hospital, commended the 2024/2025 GRIDCo National Service Personnel and Management of GRIDCo for the donation of the medical equipment, emphasising the critical role the equipment would play in improving healthcare delivery at the hospital.
He was optimistic that the equipment would ease the pressure on doctors and nurses at the hospital.
The Administrator of the Tema General Hospital, Dr. Samuel Obeng-Mensah, who also praised the gesture by the National Service Personnel, called on government and the private sector to invest in healthcare to save the nation from the situation where people fly outside to seek medical care.
Miss Keziah Ewurama Nuamah Nyarko, President of GRIDCo’s NSPs, stated: “This project reflects GRIDCo’s support in communities where it operates. We the NSPs are proud to contribute to saving lives and improving the conditions of the Tema General Hospital with our widow’s mite.”
Speaking on behalf of the Management and staff of GRIDCo, Mr. Isaac Issahaku Mumuni, Director, Human Resources, noted that: “I commend our NSPs for showing that service is not just about fulfilling a duty, but about leaving a lasting impact. Their passion and effort are demonstrated in the execution of a health initiative which positively impacts lives. I appreciate the Management of the Tema General Hospital for giving the NSPs a chance to support the hospital.”
He reiterated GRIDCo’s commitment to delivering Ghana’s power transmission needs while actively supporting the communities it serves.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Ghana’s petroleum downstream regulator, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), was adjudged the Most Connected Agency of the Year in the Energy Sector at the 2025 Information Technology Excellence Awards, held recently at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.
This recognition celebrates the NPA’s achievement in establishing secure and reliable digital connectivity across all its regional offices—enhancing communication, boosting efficiency, and advancing digital transformation within the energy sector.
The event, organised by the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) in partnership with Smart Infraco LTD, formed part of the ICT Week Celebration under the theme: “Ghana as Africa’s Digital Trade Hub: Innovation, Policy, and Partnerships for the Future.”
The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) is the regulatory body and implementing agency for Ghana’s ICT policies.
Established to drive the country’s digital transformation agenda, NITA develops and enforces ICT standards, manages government ICT infrastructure, and promotes the adoption of technology across the public sector.
Chief Technology Officer of Smart Infraco LTD, Mr. Michael Kwabla, commended all the winners, emphasising that their achievements are vital to enhancing Ghana’s reputation on the global stage. He urged stakeholders to embrace innovation, resilience, and collaboration in advancing the country’s digital transformation.
The award was received on behalf of the Chief Executive of NPA, Mr. Godwin Tamaklo (Esq.), by the Director for Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Dr. Joseph Wilson.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
The donation is aimed at enhancing patient care, improving the working environment for healthcare providers, and strengthening the hospital’s overall capacity to serve the community.
Receiving the items, Dr. Ralph Armah, Director of the Tema General Hospital, commended the 2024/2025 GRIDCo National Service Personnel and Management of GRIDCo for the donation of the medical equipment, emphasising the critical role the equipment would play in improving healthcare delivery at the hospital.
He was optimistic that the equipment would ease the pressure on doctors and nurses at the hospital.
The Administrator of the Tema General Hospital, Dr. Samuel Obeng-Mensah, who also praised the gesture by the National Service Personnel, called on government and the private sector to invest in healthcare to save the nation from the situation where people fly outside to seek medical care.
Miss Keziah Ewurama Nuamah Nyarko, President of GRIDCo’s NSPs, stated: “This project reflects GRIDCo’s support in communities where it operates. We the NSPs are proud to contribute to saving lives and improving the conditions of the Tema General Hospital with our widow’s mite.”
Speaking on behalf of the Management and staff of GRIDCo, Mr. Isaac Issahaku Mumuni, Director, Human Resources, noted that: “I commend our NSPs for showing that service is not just about fulfilling a duty, but about leaving a lasting impact. Their passion and effort are demonstrated in the execution of a health initiative which positively impacts lives. I appreciate the Management of the Tema General Hospital for giving the NSPs a chance to support the hospital.”
He reiterated GRIDCo’s commitment to delivering Ghana’s power transmission needs while actively supporting the communities it serves.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com 