Ghana: Gov’t Is Committed To CRM Policy- NPA Boss

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Ghana: Gov’t Is Committed To CRM Policy- NPA Boss
The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana’s downstream petroleum regulator, National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has re-iterated the government’s commitment to the implementation of the Cylinder Recirculation Model. Dr Abdul-Hamid gave the assurance at a meeting with LPG Marketers’ Association (LPGMC) in Accra, capital of Ghana, on Wednesday. “It is not in our interest that four years after the commitment to implementing a cylinder recirculation model, it has still not been done,” he said. “We at the NPA are determined to make this policy a reality. In the entire sub-region, it is only Ghana and Nigeria that still operate LPG filling stations. We ought to move with the times,” he added. The Government of Ghana, through the NPA, initiated the Cylinder Recirculation Model, following the Atomic Junction Gas explosion which resulted in loss of seven lives and scores of people severely wounded. The CRM policy is, therefore, intended to curb gas explosion in the West African nation. So far, the NPA has piloted the CRM in Jomoro, Obuasi, Kade and Yendi. Upon assumption of office, the new CEO has been holding consultations with stakeholders in the downstream petroleum sector. The meeting with the LPG Marketers’ Association afforded the CEO the opportunity to understand the challenges that bedevil the LPG sector and how those challenges can be surmounted. Welcoming Dr Abdul-Hamid and his directors to the meeting, the Vice President of the LPG Marketers’ Association, Mr Gabriel Kumi said that while the LPGMC is not against the implementation of CRM, it is opposed to how the NPA has handled its implementation all these years. He said that the NPA has sought to implement the policy as if it were implementing a policy in a virgin territory. “The NPA was proceeding as if there were no LPG market in Ghana prior to the floatation of the idea of a CRM,” he said. “Some of us have been in the LPG business for the last 20-30 years and so when the NPA behaves as if it were implementing a policy from scratch, it is worrying,” he added. Mr Gabriel Kumi also called on the government to remove all taxes on LPG to make it affordable to many Ghanaians. He lamented the situation where today, people buy LPG in ‘tots’ and said that it is a disincentive for people to enter the LPG market. Mr Gabriel Kumi also assured that the LPGMC is not against the CRM and promised the cooperation of the association in seeing to its proper implementation. He, however, called on the CEO to intervene with the government to grant a partial lifting of the ban on the opening of new LPG stations, since many of them were at various stages of completion before the ban was imposed, following the Atomic Junction gas explosion. Responding to Mr Kumi, Dr Abdul-Hamid thanked the LPGMC for their renewed commitment to the CRM policy. He assured them that changes were going to be made within the NPA to give the LPGMC confidence to cooperate with the NPA to see to the implementation of the CRM. Dr Abdul-Hamid asserted that in negotiation, something must always give, and to that extent, he is going to consult with the Energy Minister to request a partial lifting of the ban on the establishment of LPG stations, in order to allow those who have invested in them to reap the benefits of their investment.
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Both the NPA and the LPGMC assured each other of a renewed friendship and cooperation that will see the growth and development of the LPG sector of the downstream petroleum industry. “No more fight,” Dr Abdul-Hamid said, to which the LPGMC responded, “no more fight.” Source: https://energynewsafrica.com

Ghana: My Commitment Towards Clean Energy Technology Unshakable-Energy Minister

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Ghana: My Commitment Towards Clean Energy Technology Unshakable-Energy Minister
Ghana’s Minister for Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh says his commitment towards clean energy technologies, of which nuclear power is central, remains unshaken. The West African nation’s Energy Minister made this statement when he inaugurated the Board of Directors for Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) at a short ceremony at the Ministry, in Accra, capital of Ghana. He stated that at a time when Ghana is working assiduously towards boosting its industrialisation with clean and reliable energy systems such as nuclear power and renewable energy sources, the NPG has been positioned strategically to facilitate this drive. He expressed his belief that the new board would co-ordinate the efforts of all stakeholders in this regard. “Renewable energy sources are expected to grow significantly to make nuclear power an important part of today’s clean energy drive. By turning to clean energy systems for electricity generation, we will be able to decarbonize key areas such as transportation and other environmental pollution activities,” the Minister emphasised. He charged the board to focus on providing relevant resources to build a strong safety culture and resilience management systems which will ensure that in the planning and development of nuclear infrastructure and related activities in Ghana, government’s purpose would be achieved. In his remarks, the new Board Chair, Prof. Botwe Jabez Nyarko expressed his team’s gratitude to the President for reposing such confidence in them and urged them to work together as a team in order to overcome all challenges and provide benefits to the state. The other members of the seven-member board include William Owuraku Aidoo, Dr Stephen Yamoah, Patricia Appiagyei, Ing. Emmanuel Antwi-Darkwa, Anthony Selorm Dzadzra and Dr. Robert Bright Sogbadji. Source: https://energynewsafrica.com

Ghana: Armed Men Storm Ghana Power Generation Company Premises

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Ghana: Armed Men Storm Ghana Power Generation Company Premises
Twelve suspected armed robbers stormed the premises of Ghana Power Generation Company at the Tema Freezones Enclave on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, to engage in robbery. The twelve suspected robbers, armed with pump action guns and machetes, blocked the inner perimeter of GPGC. GPGC had been in the Ghanaian media recently, following the award of $134 million judgment it secured against the Republic of Ghana for termination of an Emergency Power Purchase agreement it signed with Ghana for the procurement of 107MW power. A statement from Tema Regional Police Command, which confirmed the incident, said the Kpone District Police Patrol team received a distress call at about 23:30 hours on Wednesday. The statement said the team immediately responded to the call and on arrival at the scene, were met with sporadic gunfire from the suspected robbery gang who was attempting to flee. “After carefully studying from where the gunshots were coming, the police team returned fire which hit a member of the gang, who was wielding a sharp machete, while the other members succeeded to abscond,” the statement said. According to the statement, “Police then rushed the injured suspect to the Police Hospital for medical attention but was unfortunately pronounced dead on arrival by a Medical Doctor.” The body had subsequently been deposited at the hospital’s morgue awaiting autopsy and further investigations into the incident.
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“Police continue to urge the public for pieces of information on suspected criminals and assure informants of their utmost and total confidentiality,” the statement concluded. Source: https://energynewsafrica.com

Ghana: NPA Boss Visits Deplorable TOR-Kpone Road; Assures Tanker Drivers Of Fixing It

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Ghana: NPA Boss Visits Deplorable TOR-Kpone Road; Assures Tanker Drivers Of Fixing It
The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has paid a working visit to the Tema-Kpone Industrial enclave which hosts a number of petroleum products facilities to assess the state of road network in the area. He was in the company of the Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Stephen Pambin Jalulah, and Director of Urban Roads, Abass Awolu. The visit follows a promise by Dr Mustapha Hamid to pay a working visit to the area when a delegation by the Chairman of Ghana National Tanker Drivers’ Association, Mr George Nyanu, and Chairman of LPG Tanker Drivers’ Association, Shafiu Mohammed, called on him to welcome him to the downstream petroleum sector. The delegation raised concerns about the deplorable state of the road network within the Tema industrial enclave which hosts petroleum installation during a meeting held at the office of the National Petroleum Authority on Friday, July 23, 2021. The state of the road network between the Tema Oil Refinery and Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited junction had been in deplorable state without attention by successive governments. In August 2020, Ghana’s Roads and Highways Minister, Kwasi Amoako Atta cut the sod for the construction of road. However, eleven months after the sod cutting, there has been no show on the road. In an interview with some drivers and managers of the Tank Farm in the area, they expressed disappointment in the government for failing to fix the road despite the huge tax revenues generated from the area. In a post on NPA’s Facebook sighted by energynewsafrica com, it said the Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Stephen Pambin Jalulah, while addressing the gathering, stated that work on the 5.4km VALCO-T.O.R-Kpone stretch will soon commence. “As an interim measure to mitigate their plight, the Deputy Minister them assured that heavy equipment will be brought in by close of week to start work on the Tankers Park,” it said. Throwing more light on the construction, Director of Urban Roads, Abass Awolu said the first 2km, which will be dualised, will be concrete given the heavy nature of the road while the remaining parts will be asphalted. He said measures would be put in place to ensure the construction works would not inconvenience motorists. Source: https://energynewsafrica.com

Ghana: Energy Minister Charges GCMCL Board To Work As A Team

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Ghana: Energy Minister Charges GCMCL Board To Work As A Team
Ghana’s Minister for Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has charged the newly constituted Board of Directors of the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company to work together in the interest of the company. This, he says would ensure that the company grows and becomes profitable. Dr Opoku Prempeh made this call when he inaugurated the newly constituted Board appointed by President Akufo Addo on Tuesday afternoon. He specifically asked the Board to strive to wipe away the negative press that the company had had in times past. “I am aware that in times past, the GCMC had challenges spanning workers’ agitation to some management issues. I am also aware that efforts have been made, collectively, to ensure that these issues are put to rest in the greater interest of staff and management to enable the company focus on its mandate. I am urging the new Board to provide the necessary direction and leadership so that the negative press that the company has unfortunately had will be wiped away from history,” he said. He continued that “team work and harmony is a recipe for growth and productivity. As the GCMC aims to achieve profitable growth as the premier manufacturer of LPG cylinder and other metal fabricated products in the sub-region, I want to charge the Board to be keen on industry standards and quality assurance and improve the efficiency of service delivery. “This is critical to the business development and advancement of the company.” The sector Minister said as Ghana deepens its efforts in gas production, the company will be at the forefront of the sector and, therefore, it will take a lot of innovation to make it attractive in Ghana and within the sub-region. Chairman for the Board assured the Minister they would work assiduously to raise the image and reputation of the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company. Director General for the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Stephen Asamoah Boateng urged the Board to live up to the confidence reposed in them by the President. “We count on your support and we know we will succeed,” he added. The nine-member Board includes CEO of the company, Madam Frances Awurabena Asiam, Nana Serwaa Owusu and Nana Forson Danso. The rest are Adelaide Ntim, Crisler Akwei Ankrah, Bradley Kwaku Poku-Amankwah and Christopher Archer. It also has Madam Hannah Ashade as member. Source: https://energynewsafrica.com

Ghana: Prof Nyarko Appointed Chairman Of Nuclear Power Ghana Board

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Ghana: Prof Nyarko Appointed Chairman Of Nuclear Power Ghana Board
The Director General of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), Prof. Benjamin Jabez Botwe Nyarko, has been appointed as the chairman for the newly constituted board of the Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG). Other members of the board are Ing Emmanuel Antwi Darkwa, CEO of VRA, William Owuraku Aidoo, Deputy Minister for Power in charge of Finance and Infrastructure, Dr. Stephen Yamoah, Executive Director of Nuclear Power Ghana, Patricia Appiagyei, MP for Asokwa, Anthony Selom Dzadzra and Dr. Robert Bright Sogbaji, Nuclear Power Coordinator at the Ministry of Energy. In a brief remarks, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister for Energy, expressed his belief that the new board would co-ordinate the efforts of all the stakeholders to ensure that the country’s vision of establishing nuclear power plant is realised. He charged the board to focus on providing relevant resources to build a strong safety culture and resilience management systems which will ensure that in the planning and development of nuclear infrastructure and related activities in Ghana, government’s purpose would be achieved. In his remarks, the new Board Chair, Prof. Jabez Botwe Nyarko expressed his team’s gratitude to the President for reposing such confidence in them and urged them to work together as a team in order to overcome all challenges and provide benefits the state. Source: https://energynewsafrica.com

ExxonMobil’s Fresh Oil Find Off Guyana Could Form Basis For Future Development

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ExxonMobil’s Fresh Oil Find Off Guyana Could Form Basis For Future Development
US oil supermajor, ExxonMobil, has made an oil discovery at the Whiptail well, located in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana, which could form the basis for future development. The Whiptail-1 well encountered 246 feet (75 meters) of net pay in high-quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoirs. Drilling is also ongoing at the Whiptail-2 well, which has encountered 167 feet (51 meters) of net pay in high-quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoirs. Drilling continues at both wells to test deeper targets, and results will be evaluated for future development. The Whiptail discovery is located approximately 4 miles southeast of the Uaru-1 discovery that was announced in January 2020 and approximately 3 miles west of the Yellowtail field. Whiptail-1 is being drilled in 5,889 feet (1,795 meters) of water by the Stena DrillMAX. The previous discovery, which was announced last month and also located in the Stabroek Block, was also drilled using the same Stena drillship. On the other hand, Whiptail-2, which is located 3 miles northeast of Whiptail-1, is currently being drilled in 6,217 feet (1,895 meters) of water by the Noble Don Taylor. “This discovery increases our confidence in the resource size and quality in the southeast area of the Stabroek Block and could form the basis for a future development as we continue to evaluate the best sequence of development opportunities within the block”, said Mike Cousins, senior vice president of exploration and new ventures at ExxonMobil. ExxonMobil envisions at least six projects online by 2027 and sees potential for up to 10 projects to develop its current recoverable resource base. The Liza Destiny floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel is currently producing about 120,000 barrels of oil per day. The startup of Liza Phase 2 remains on target for early 2022, and the Liza Unity FPSO expects to sail from Singapore to Guyana in late August 2021. The Unity has a production capacity of approximately 220,000 barrels of oil per day. The hull for the Prosperity FPSO vessel is complete, and topsides construction activities are ongoing in Singapore with a startup target of 2024. The first Payara development well was spudded in June 2021, and the offshore SURF installation will begin in 3Q 2021. Yellowtail has been identified as the fourth development project in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana with an anticipated startup in 2025. Following necessary government approvals and a final investment decision, this project will develop the Yellowtail and Redtail fields, which are located about 19 miles (30 kilometres) southeast of the Liza developments, and potentially adjacent resources. Source : Offshoreenergytoday.com

South Africa: Sasol Vaccinates 20,000 Employees, Service Providers Against Covid-19

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South Africa: Sasol Vaccinates 20,000 Employees, Service Providers Against Covid-19
Sasol, an integrated energy and chemical company, has launched a five-day vaccination drive expected to see about 20,000 employees and service providers vaccinated against Covid-19. The exercise is in partnership with the Government of Mpumalanga. In a statement, Sasol said the exercise is in preparation for upcoming maintenance shutdown of its operations. The company said the vaccination drive is an added measure to safeguard all those who would be involved in the activity. “By getting a vaccine, individuals do not only protect themselves, but protect their loved ones, colleagues and their community,” said Mashudu Ndou, Vice President and Head Corporate of Community Affairs for Sasol Secunda Operations. Sasol Secunda Operations plans to hold its annual maintenance work from August 30 to September 24. This will involve workers from different regions. Sasol said that it would continue to observe health and safety guidelines during the work. However, the company hopes that the vaccination drive would be an added measure to safeguard workers from COVID-19. Mpumalanga would provide trained personnel and vaccines to support the drive. Provincial Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane and Health MEC Sasekani Manzini attended the launch of the drive. They also toured the Sasol Medical Centre in Secunda. The premier called for collaboration between the government, the private sector and the media to drive positive messages on the vaccine. Mtsweni-Tsipane said the partnership with Sasol should encourage other companies to take similar steps. Mpumalanga has provided resources such as the vaccines and trained personnel for the Sasol drive. Mpumalanga plans to focus on Emalahleni and Mkhondo next.
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As of July 23, the province has vaccinated 328,000 people, while there are more than four million inhabitants. South Africa has administered more than 6.3 million doses. South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa moved the country to Level 3 on July 25. The order allows interprovincial travel to resume and for some gatherings to be held. Source: https://energynewsafrica.com

Ghana: BOST Ordered To Pay GH₵9.9 Million Judgment Debt To Hask Oil

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Ghana: BOST Ordered To Pay GH₵9.9 Million Judgment Debt To Hask Oil
A High Court In Accra, capital of Ghana, has ordered the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) to pay a total of GHS9,962, 118.84 to Hask Oil Company Limited as interest accrued on a bank facility the company took while its products were in the custody of BOST, the defendant. According to report filed by the Ghana News Agency, the court ruled in favour of the plaintiff because of BOST’s refusal to release the plaintiff’s petroleum products for sale to repay the credit facility. “The court further directed that interest at the rate of 30% per annum, being the default rate being charged by the facility bank on the above sum from February 28, 2011 till date of final payment,” the report said. According to the plaintiff, in July 2013, it stored its imported petroleum products in the defendant’s storage tanks. It said the products were financed with a credit facility from Fidelity Bank, whose terms included among others, a default interest rate of 30 percent per annum and an execution of a lien or right to set off over a fixed deposit investment with the cedi equivalent of $2 million belonging to one J.K Horgle, the majority stakeholder of the plaintiff’s company. This was in an event that the plaintiff defaulted in the repayment of the facility. It said on 27th October, 2014, when Fidelity Bank wrote to the plaintiff demanding the payment of the credit facility, the plaintiff, on 31st October, through its solicitors, wrote to the defendant and demanded the payment of the value of the outstanding products with interests thereon. It said they also drew the attention of the defendant to the credit facility with Fidelity Bank.
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The court said in response to their letter dated 31st October, same year, the defendant wrote to the plaintiff on November 24, 2014, in which it acknowledged receipt but stated that it was unable to confirm the amount it owed the plaintiff until it had ended its audit. The products were eventually released to the plaintiff in May 2016 at the time the interest had risen to the above figure of which the plaintiff sued. Source: https://energynewsafrica.com

Trina Solar Sets New World Record Of 23.03% Aperture Efficiency For 210 Vertex P-Type Perc Module

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Trina Solar Sets New World Record Of 23.03% Aperture Efficiency For 210 Vertex P-Type Perc Module
Trina Solar’s State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology (SKL) announced that its proprietary Vertex high-efficiency p-type monocrystalline silicon module, based on 66 pcs of 210 mm x 210 mm high-efficiency PERC cells, has achieved a record aperture module efficiency of 23.03% for larger-area industrial silicon p-type modules. This is independently confirmed by third-party certification laboratories by both TÜV Rheinland and TÜV Nord with identical efficiency result. The researchers in the SKL developed a new Multi-Busbar (MBB) technology to improve optical shading, and developed a new hybrid soldering technology to minimize the gap between cells. These technologies greatly improve the module efficiency, with solar cells from the production lines of 210 mm high efficiency PERC cells. Earlier this year, Trina Solar was the first one to release a new generation of 670W Vertex module, using 66 pcs of 210 mm p-type PERC cells. This time, Trina solar demonstrates that its technology leadership in 210 commercialized modules, not only in terms of ultra-high power, but also the ultra-high efficiency. “We are very pleased to announce the latest achievement of our R&D team at the State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first large-area p-type commercial module with aperture efficiency over 23%,” say Dr. Yifeng Chen, head of high efficiency cell and module R&D center in Trina Solar. “Improving module efficiency is a key to help the customers to save land, labor and cables and etc. Trina Solar always focuses on developing leading-edge PV techniques and products to achieve commercial success of customers with our innovations.” Antonio Jimenez, Managing Director and Vice President, Trina Solar Middle East and Africa commented: “We are very proud of this key accomplishment and delighted to see it added to Trina Solar’s continuously growing list of achievements. At Trina Solar we always strive to create more value for our customers through technological innovation and industrial synergy making us a trusted partner for their projects globally as well as in the MEA region.”

Ethiopia: AfDB Approves $71 Million Loan To Finance Ethiopia- Djibouti Electricity Interconnection Project

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Ethiopia: AfDB Approves $71 Million Loan To Finance Ethiopia- Djibouti Electricity Interconnection Project
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $71 million loan to Ethiopia for the electricity interconnection project between Ethiopia and Djibouti. The $71 million facility, which is being provided through the African Development Fund (ADF), will be used for the construction of new infrastructure to facilitate electricity exchanges between Ethiopia and Djibouti. Co-financed by the World Bank, the project involves the construction of new infrastructure, including a 190-km double-circuit 230kV transmission line linking Galafi and Nagad. Each circuit will have a rated power of 200MVA. Galafi is on the Djibouti side of the border with Ethiopia. The capacity of the Nagad (Ethiopia) substation will be increased to transfer electricity from Ethiopia’s national grid to Djibouti’s grid. The stakes are high for both East African countries. “Domestic electricity generation in Djibouti is currently dominated by fossil fuels (123 MW according to Power Africa). “As a result, the country’s electricity production is highly dependent on international oil prices,’’ a report by African Energy Portal said. This situation, the report said, has had a negative impact on the cost of electricity supply and on the country’s balance of payments. The high price of electricity is considered one of the main factors limiting Djibouti’s economic growth, according to the World Bank. The inter-connection with Ethiopia would enable Djibouti to benefit from low-cost electricity generated from renewable sources. Ethiopia is implementing major infrastructure projects to boost its installed capacity in the coming years. This is the case with the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which will have a large power plant capable of delivering 6,450MW of power. With this installation, which will deliver its first MW in 2022, Ethiopia is well placed to boost the electricity networks of the countries of the Horn of Africa, and beyond. Source: https://energynewsafrica.com

Ghana: Burkinabe Energy Minister Holds Talks With Opoku Prempeh Over Gas Supply

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Ghana: Burkinabe Energy Minister Holds Talks With Opoku Prempeh Over Gas Supply
Burkinabe Minister for Energy, Dr. Bachir Ismael Ouadraogo, has held talks with Ghana’s Minister for Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, in a bid to deepen economic cooperation between the two countries, especially in the area of gas supply and export of power. Dr Ouadraogo led a delegation to visit his counterpart, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, in Ghana’s Ministry of Energy, Accra, capital of Ghana. The purpose of the visit was to discuss Burkina Faso’s energy needs, particularly with respect to its mining sector.
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Some of the key issues raised by Dr. Ouadraogo included tapping into Ghana’s gas reserves, the extension of a pipeline to Burkina Faso and the need to develop a stronger economic partnership between the two countries. In a Facebook post sighted by energynewsafrica.com, Ghana’s Minister for Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku noted in his remarks the need to engage Ghana Gas Company Ltd for discussions of the viability of the proposals raised by the Burkinabe compatriot. “This means that the Energy Commission, Ghana Gas and the GNPC will have to come together for a technical discussion on the way forward. I also disclosed that the current stringing of power cables as part of effort to upgrade our systems is expected to be completed by the end of August this year and that this should enable us deal much better with the issue of power export,” his post said. Ghana and Burkina Faso have longstanding warm relations in several areas. The Minister said, “I am confident that within the power sector, our relationship will soon enter another exciting phase.” Source: https://energynewsafrica.com

Ghana: GRIDCo Appoints Mark Baah As Acting CEO

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Ghana: GRIDCo Appoints Mark Baah As Acting CEO
Ghana’s power transmission company, GRIDCo, has appointed Ing. Mark Awuah Baah as its Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This follows the successful end of the tenure of Mr. Jonathan Amoako-Baah as Chief Executive of the company. Prior to his appointment, Ing. Mark Awuah Baah was a director in charge of Systems Operations of the company. A circular signed by Board Secretary, Monica Senanu, who is also the Director for Legal Services, confirmed the new appointment. “We take this opportunity to congratulate Ing. Mark Awuah Baah on his appointment and wish him well as he begins his tenure,” the letter said. It also expressed gratitude to the outgone CEO for his services and contribution to GRIDCo. Ing. Mark Awuah Baah was among staff of VRA who were moved to join GRIDCo when the country’s electricity sector was unbundled, leading to the creation of the power transmission company. Mark Baah was appointed Director of Systems Operations at Ghana Grid Company Limited in 2017. He was previously the Manager, Market Operations and the Special Assistant to the Chief Executive of GRIDCo, was instrumental in the transition and operationalisation of GRIDCo.
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Ing Mark holds degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), an MSc. degree in Electromechanical Engineering from the Moscow Power Engineering Institute and an MBA from Leeds University Business School. He is a member of Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE). Source: https://energynewsafrica.com

Dubai: Over 57 Percent Of African Energy Ministers Confirm Attendance Of African Oil Week

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Dubai: Over 57 Percent Of African Energy Ministers Confirm Attendance Of African Oil Week
Organisers of African Oil week, Hyve Group Plc, says over 57 percent of countries have pledged the attendance of their Ministers of Energy or Petroleum or government leaders at this year’s programme scheduled for Dubai, UEA, from November 8-11. So far, a host of ministers and former presidents who have confirmed their participation include Mauritania, Ghana, Namibia, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Mali, ROC and DRC. This year’s event will also see in attendance leading CEOs of oil and gas firms, including Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of Total Energies, Rahul Dhir, CEO of Tullow Oil and Mark Heine, CEO of Fugro. The organisers of Africa Oil Week have been criticised for moving Africa’s flagship oil and gas event to Dubai. A former Secretary General of African Petroleum Producers Association, H.E Mahaman Laouan Gaya described the decision by the organisers as a sign of poor leadership. “Africans need to know that our dignity should not be given away. This is a clear sign of poor leadership. Africa will not reach its global potential if we continue to see supposedly investment promotion-focused organisations abandoning the continent at the smallest challenge,” H.E Mahaman Laouan Gaya said recently. “The African Oil Industry is at the cross roads, and going into COP26, we need to have an African agenda on energy transition and energy poverty. These discussions cannot be had in Dubai. African Petroleum Producers and other energy producers should distance themselves from this initiative of taking Africans to Dubai,” he further added. Equatorial Guinean Minister for Mines and Hydrocarbons, H.E Gabriel M. Obiang Lima also recently took on the organisers and warned IOCs operating in the Central African country not to participate in the event. He urged his fellow ministers and other industry stakeholders to cancel their participation in the Dubai initiative. However, his appeal seems to have fallen on deaf ears as majority of the continent’s Energy Ministers have confirmed their participation in the upcoming event. In a press statement, Hyve Group Plc, organisers of Africa Oil Week, announced that it has signed a three-year deal with the CTICC in Cape Town, for the hosting of the Africa Oil Week and Future Energy Series in 2022 and beyond. This, according to them, is reaffirmation of their long-term commitment to the continent. Commenting on the new development, South Africa’s Tourism Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said: “I am delighted with the news that from 2022, Hyve Group will be hosting Africa Oil Week and Future Energy Series Africa in South Africa for the following three years and beyond. “It is worthy to note the continued commitment of Africa Oil Week to the social and economic development of South Africa and the wider Pan African community. The event has put Africa at the heart of every decision, and we are proud to call Africa Oil Week partners of Africa in every sense of the term. “The opportunities for international visitors remain as strong as ever and we very much look forward to welcoming all delegates once again for a safe and inspired visit to our beautiful country.” Below are some of the Ministers who have confirmed their participation in the AOW: Hon. Yonis Ali Guedi Minister of Energy Republic of Djibouti AND THE WIDER Hon. Bachir Ismael Minister of Energy Republic of Burkina Faso Hon. Matthew Opoku Prempeh Minister of Energy Republic of Ghana Hon. Fafa Sanyang Minister of Energy & Petroleum Republic of Gambia Hon. Lamine Seydou Traore Minister of Energy & Water Republic of Mali Hon. John Munyes Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Petroleum & Mining Republic of Kenya Hon. Timothy Kabba Minister of Mineral Resources Republic of Sierra Leone Hon. Abdirashid Ahmed Mohamed Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources Federal Republic of Somalia Hon. Bruno Jean Richard Itoua Minister of Hydrocarbons Republic of the Congo Hon. Dr. Koang Tutlam State Minister of Mines, Petroleum & Natural Gas Republic of Ethiopia H.E. Samou Seidou Adambi Minister of Water & Mines Republic of Benin Hon. Tom Alweendo Minister of Mines and Energy Republic of Namibia H.E. Abdesselam Ould Mohamed Saleh Minister of Petroleum, Mines and Energy Mauritania Hon. Dr. Alexandre Dias Monteiro Minister of Industry Trade and Energy, Cape Verde Hon. Didier Budimbu Ntubuanga Minister of Hydrocarbons DRC Hon. Minister Rufin Benam-Beltoungou Minister of Mines, Energy and Hydraulics Central African Republic H.E. Houmed M’Saidie Minister of Economy,Investments and Energy of the Union of Comoro Hon. Thomas Camara Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Renewable Energies Republic of Cote d’Ivoire National Oil Companies & Regulators: Proscovia Nabbanja Ag. Chief Executive Officer Uganda National Oil Company, Republic of Uganda Hon. Francis Gatare Chief Executive Officer Rwanda Mining Petroleum & Gas Board, Republic of Rwanda Ms. Asha Omar Chair,Somalia Petroleum Authority, Federal Republic of Somalia Foday Mansaray Director General Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone, Republic of Sierra Leone Watch the National Energy Showcase Maixent Raoul Ominga Head SNPC, Republic of Congo Atty. Saifuah-Mai Gray Chief Executive Officer NOCAL, Republic of Liberia Jerreh Barrow Commissioner for Petroleum Ministry of Petroleum & Energy, Republic of Gambia Dr. Solomon Kassa Director for Petroleum Exploration Ministry of Mines & Petroleum, Republic of Ethiopia Boayam Michel Director General SHT, Republic of Chad Issifou Moussa Yari Managing Director SNH, Republic of Benin Mr. Famourou Kourouma Director General ONAP, Republic of Guinea Alem Kibreab Director General Department of Mines at the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Eritrea Hon. Archie Donmo Director General Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Republic of Liberia Leparan Gideon Morintat Chief Executive Officer NOC Kenya, Republic of Kenya Maggy Shino Petroleum Commissioner Ministry of Mines & Energy, Republic of Namibia Mr. Hubert Miyimi Managing Director Sonahydro DRC Amina Benkhadra General Director ONHYM, Morocco Arabey Hashi Abdi Director General MOPMR, Federal Republic of Somalia Mr. JJ Koum Adviser n°2 of the Executive General Manager, National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH) Republic of Cameroon Dr. Serge Edouard Angoua Biouele Exploration Manager, National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH) Republic of Cameroon Mr. Ernest N.T. Rubondo Chief Executive Officer PAU Republic of Uganda Mr. Teklehaimanot Debretsion DG Hydrocarbons Republic of Eritrea Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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