Ghana: GOIL Announces Upgrade Of 270 Retail Stations By December
The Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of GOIL PLC, Edward Abambire Bawa, revealed that the company plans a nationwide renovation of 200 GOIL fuel stations by December 2025 as part of its broader modernization strategy.
Thirty out of the 50 dealer-managed outlets would be refurbished into modern pump stations.
He announced this at a dealer engagement forum in the Western Region last week.
“This initiative goes beyond aesthetics,” he explained. “It’s about ensuring our stations are fully equipped, attractive, and capable of offering world-class services at competitive prices.”
Mr. Bawa also hinted at current engagements with the Presidency to secure additional petroleum supply volumes. According to him, this is aimed at ensuring more affordable and steady fuel delivery across the country.
The state-owned company is also positioning itself to boost operational efficiency by rolling out a digital platform to provide dealers with real-time access to their account balances and monthly statements.
“No more waiting for updates from middle-level staff—you’ll be able to log in and view your statement anytime,” he stated.
The firm’s digital transformation agenda, he pointed out, will span internal systems and customer interfaces, positioning GOIL as a modern, agile, and future-ready energy company.
“GOIL is not just a business—it’s a legacy. Together, we’ll build a company that is modern, trusted, and proudly Ghanaian.”
“There is light at the end of the tunnel,” Mr. Bawa concluded.
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Ghana: Former NPA CEO Laughs Off OSP’s Gh¢280 Million Extortion, Corruption Claims, Dares To Face OSP In Court On July 23
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), an independent anti-corruption agency in Ghana, has charged the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Sheikh Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others, including three companies, for their alleged involvement in extortion and money laundering within the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), an allegation Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid has denied.
The suspects are expected to be put before the Criminal Division 3 of the High Court in Accra on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, according to a statement issued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
According to the OSP, the accused allegedly used their official positions to orchestrate a scheme that unlawfully diverted funds from petroleum transporters and oil marketing companies between 2022 and December 2024.
The other suspects are Jacob Kwamina Amuah (UPPF Coordinator at NPA), Wendy Newman (NPA staff), Albert Ankrah (Director, Kel Logistics Limited), Isaac Mensah (Director, Kel Logistics Limited), Bright Bediako-Mensah (Director, Kel Logistics Limited and Kings Energy), Kweku Aboagye Acquah (Director, Kings Energy), Prosnest Limited, Kel Logistics Limited, and Kings Energy Limited.
The OSP identified Mr. Jacob Kwamina Amuah, the Coordinator of the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF), who also served as managing director of three implicated entities—Propnest Limited, Kel Logistics Limited, and Kings Energy Limited—as the key architect of the alleged scheme.
According to the OSP, Amuah, acting with the knowledge and direction of Abdul-Hamid and an NPA staff member, Wendy Newman, illicitly collected over GHC280 million under the guise of official duties. The funds were collected from petroleum transporters and bulk distribution companies under the pretense of regulatory requirements.
The OSP revealed that Amuah handed over GHC24 million directly to Abdul-Hamid between January and December 2024. A further GHC227.2 million was funneled through Newman at Amuah’s direction for additional disbursement.
The OSP noted that none of the accused had a lawful mandate for these actions, which were carried out by exploiting their positions at the NPA.
However, the former Chief Executive Officer of NPA has vehemently denied the allegations and stated his readiness to face the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in court to defend his integrity.
In a statement issued by his lawyer, Hanifa Yahaya from Hay & Partners at Law, it was said, “Our client is ready to contest all the allegations in the court of law and defend his good name.”
He recalled that the OSP, in February 2025, said in a press conference that “our client was under investigation for alleged embezzlement of GHC1.3 billion from the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF).” He said that in a letter dated February 17, 2025, our client wrote to the Special Prosecutor, demanding a retraction of that defamatory publication, but the OSP failed to retract the defamatory publication.
According to the lawyer, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid was subsequently invited to the OSP on February 25, 2025, and questioned over allegations of mismanagement of the UPPF and procurement breaches.
He expressed surprise that the allegation has now changed from embezzlement from the UPPF, mismanagement of the UPPF, and procurement breaches to the current one, which is extortion of funds from unnamed victims; the amount involved in the allegations against our client has also changed from GHC1.3 billion to GHC280 million.
According to the lawyer, NPA has four main accounts, namely, UPPF, PDM, PPMS, and Operational Account, stating that funds in these four accounts had exponentially increased as of December 31, 2024.
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Zambia: ZESCO, Powerchina Sign Agreement To Expand Chisamba Solar Plant To 200 MW
Zambia’s electricity supply company, ZESCO, has signed an agreement with PowerChina to expand the recently commissioned Chisamba Solar Plant’s capacity from 100MW to 200MW.
The agreement follows the successful commissioning of Phase 1 (100MW), which is now Zambia’s largest operational solar facility.
The agreement was witnessed by His Excellency, President Hakainde Hichilema, during the Invest Zambia International Conference, hosted by the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) from July 16 to 18, 2025, at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka.
According to ZESCO, the expansion demonstrates PowerChina’s continued confidence in Zambia’s energy sector and aligns with President Hichilema’s 1,000MW Solar Explosion Agenda.
Once operational, the 200MW facility is expected to significantly enhance electricity supply, support industrial growth, and strengthen Zambia’s position in the regional power market.
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According to ZESCO, the expansion demonstrates PowerChina’s continued confidence in Zambia’s energy sector and aligns with President Hichilema’s 1,000MW Solar Explosion Agenda.
Once operational, the 200MW facility is expected to significantly enhance electricity supply, support industrial growth, and strengthen Zambia’s position in the regional power market.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com Ghana: Executive Secretary Of PURC, Dr. Shafic Suleman, Pays Courtesy Call On Upper East Minister
The Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr. Shafic Suleman, as part of his official working visit to the Upper East region, paid a courtesy call on the Regional Minister, Hon. Akamugri Atanga Donatus, on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
The visit forms part of the Commission’s deliberate and sustained efforts to strengthen institutional collaboration with key stakeholders and discuss critical issues affecting water and electricity service delivery in the region.
Dr. Suleman expressed the appreciation of the Board, Management, and his support team to the Minister for the warm reception offered and congratulated him on his appointment as Regional Minister.
He emphasized that the visit was formal, aimed at introducing the Commission’s presence and leadership to the Minister, who is the custodian and landlord of the Upper East Region.
He further indicated that the visit was to explore collaborative strategies to address service delivery challenges in water and electricity.
Dr. Suleman outlined the Commission’s national initiative aimed at proactive stakeholder engagement, identifying utility service bottlenecks, and proposing solutions.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) is committed to timely interventions and plans to launch a virtual stakeholder platform for real-time customer concern resolution.
“We are taking a more proactive model of regulation. Collaboration and decentralization of regulation services is best practice,” Dr. Suleman noted.
The Commission is grateful to the Regional Minister for being helpful in managing the region to ensure quality service delivery.
The Regional Minister welcomed PURC to the Region and was confident that the collaboration between the two state institutions would yield positive results.
According to the Regional Minister, one priority of his administration is to work with PURC to address the challenges faced by consumers of water and electricity services in the region.
The Minister indicated that the Upper East Region is delighted to partner with PURC and believes that the Commission’s participation in Assembly meetings will ensure that the rights of consumers in the region are protected.
“We assure PURC of our unwavering support, 24/7. We encourage PURC to reach out to the Minister’s office whenever necessary,” he added.
On behalf of the Upper East region, the chiefs, people, and opinion leaders look forward to working with PURC to address pressing issues, including streetlight challenges.
The Regional Minister noted that the Bongo area faces significant water challenges, with a water table containing fluoride and chlorine, which requires urgent attention.
He made a request to the Commission to see how best to resolve the issue.
“We are committed to supporting PURC in their efforts to regulate utilities and ensure effective and efficient working relationships between the Commission, board, and management. Let us work together to address these challenges and improve the lives of our people,” Hon. Donatus added.
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“We are taking a more proactive model of regulation. Collaboration and decentralization of regulation services is best practice,” Dr. Suleman noted.
The Commission is grateful to the Regional Minister for being helpful in managing the region to ensure quality service delivery.
The Regional Minister welcomed PURC to the Region and was confident that the collaboration between the two state institutions would yield positive results.
According to the Regional Minister, one priority of his administration is to work with PURC to address the challenges faced by consumers of water and electricity services in the region.
The Minister indicated that the Upper East Region is delighted to partner with PURC and believes that the Commission’s participation in Assembly meetings will ensure that the rights of consumers in the region are protected.
“We assure PURC of our unwavering support, 24/7. We encourage PURC to reach out to the Minister’s office whenever necessary,” he added.
On behalf of the Upper East region, the chiefs, people, and opinion leaders look forward to working with PURC to address pressing issues, including streetlight challenges.
The Regional Minister noted that the Bongo area faces significant water challenges, with a water table containing fluoride and chlorine, which requires urgent attention.
He made a request to the Commission to see how best to resolve the issue.
“We are committed to supporting PURC in their efforts to regulate utilities and ensure effective and efficient working relationships between the Commission, board, and management. Let us work together to address these challenges and improve the lives of our people,” Hon. Donatus added.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com Zambia: Energy Minister Engages IFC To Expand Energy Investment
Zambia’s Minister for Energy, Hon. Makozo Chikote, has held a high-level meeting with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to explore opportunities for increased investment in the country’s energy sector.
The IFC delegation, led by Country Manager Madalo Minofu, met with the Minister and senior officials at the Ministry of Energy to discuss strategic areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening Zambia’s energy infrastructure and expanding access to reliable electricity.
Minister Chikote emphasized that continued growth and diversification of the energy sector are critical if Zambia is to meet its key economic objectives, especially in the mining and agriculture industries.
He reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to meeting President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive to add an additional 1,000 megawatts of electricity to the national grid by December 2025.
He further urged the IFC to broaden its investment portfolio to include off-grid and renewable energy solutions to improve electricity access in remote and underserved communities.
The Minister noted that the Government has streamlined regulatory processes to attract new players and create a more competitive and investor-friendly environment in the energy sector.
In her remarks, Ms. Minofu highlighted IFC’s significant contribution to Zambia’s energy sector through the recently launched Kalumbila-Kolwezi Interconnector Project (KKIP) in North-Western Province.
The interconnector is expected to strengthen regional power trade and enhance the country’s energy security.
She reaffirmed IFC’s commitment to supporting Zambia’s energy development but stressed the need for a stable and predictable economic environment to unlock further capital inflows into the sector.
Minister Chikote was accompanied by senior technical experts from the Ministry of Energy, who provided updates on ongoing reforms and opportunities for private sector participation.
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He further urged the IFC to broaden its investment portfolio to include off-grid and renewable energy solutions to improve electricity access in remote and underserved communities.
The Minister noted that the Government has streamlined regulatory processes to attract new players and create a more competitive and investor-friendly environment in the energy sector.
In her remarks, Ms. Minofu highlighted IFC’s significant contribution to Zambia’s energy sector through the recently launched Kalumbila-Kolwezi Interconnector Project (KKIP) in North-Western Province.
The interconnector is expected to strengthen regional power trade and enhance the country’s energy security.
She reaffirmed IFC’s commitment to supporting Zambia’s energy development but stressed the need for a stable and predictable economic environment to unlock further capital inflows into the sector.
Minister Chikote was accompanied by senior technical experts from the Ministry of Energy, who provided updates on ongoing reforms and opportunities for private sector participation.
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Organizers of the prestigious Ghana Energy Awards have begun preparations for the highly anticipated 9th edition of the Ghana Energy Awards, scheduled for later this year.
The Awards Secretariat and the Awarding Panel commenced deliberations towards the upcoming event earlier this week.
This key event on the annual calendar of the Ghana Energy Awards took place on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Awards Secretariat Head Office, located in the SSNIT Emporium at Airport City.
Members of the Awarding Panel, comprising distinguished leaders from academia, policy, law, and industry, were convened for a session expected to play a pivotal role in this year’s awards.
The Awarding Panel is chaired by Lawyer Kwame Jantuah, a seasoned legal practitioner and governance advocate.
Other members include Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, a renowned economist and international evangelist; Dr. Kwame Ampofo, former Board Chairman of the Energy Commission; Dr. Jemima Nunoo, former Director at the Centre for Management Development, GIMPA; and Professor Felix Asante, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation & Development), University of Ghana.
This year’s edition holds particular significance, as it marks the first Awards following a transition in national leadership.
In response, extensive stakeholder engagements were conducted ahead of the Awarding Panel’s first sitting to capture the evolving landscape of governance, shifting development priorities, and the current state of sector performance.
Ing. Henry Teinor, Event Director of the Awards, emphasized the importance of these preliminary engagements: “Stakeholder feedback has been instrumental in aligning the Ghana Energy Awards with the operational realities of the sector.
Over the past four months, we have conducted a series of engagements with key players across the energy value chain.
These conversations gave deeper insights into emerging challenges across the sector. We view this 9th edition as a crucial moment, and the expectations set are rightfully high.”
The Awarding Panel’s first sitting, marked by in-depth discussions, served as a strategic touchpoint to review stakeholder feedback and evaluate and define the planned activities for 2025.
Speaking on the purpose of this initial sitting, Lawyer Kwame Jantuah, Chairman of the Awarding Panel, stated: “This first Panel meeting is crucial. It gives us the opportunity to analyze sectoral shifts and ensure that our award categories remain relevant and responsive to current needs. Our aim is to set the right benchmarks for recognition.”
As the Ghana Energy Awards approaches its ninth edition, anticipation is steadily building.
The Media Launch of the 9th Ghana Energy Awards is set to take place soon, where the official theme and award categories will be unveiled, along with the formal opening of the nominations window.
The Ghana Energy Awards is fully endorsed by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, its allied agencies, and the World Energy Council, Ghana. For further enquiries, contact the Awards Secretariat via 030 3940 300 or [email protected].
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Other members include Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, a renowned economist and international evangelist; Dr. Kwame Ampofo, former Board Chairman of the Energy Commission; Dr. Jemima Nunoo, former Director at the Centre for Management Development, GIMPA; and Professor Felix Asante, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation & Development), University of Ghana.
This year’s edition holds particular significance, as it marks the first Awards following a transition in national leadership.
In response, extensive stakeholder engagements were conducted ahead of the Awarding Panel’s first sitting to capture the evolving landscape of governance, shifting development priorities, and the current state of sector performance.
Ing. Henry Teinor, Event Director of the Awards, emphasized the importance of these preliminary engagements: “Stakeholder feedback has been instrumental in aligning the Ghana Energy Awards with the operational realities of the sector.
Over the past four months, we have conducted a series of engagements with key players across the energy value chain.
These conversations gave deeper insights into emerging challenges across the sector. We view this 9th edition as a crucial moment, and the expectations set are rightfully high.”
The Awarding Panel’s first sitting, marked by in-depth discussions, served as a strategic touchpoint to review stakeholder feedback and evaluate and define the planned activities for 2025.
Speaking on the purpose of this initial sitting, Lawyer Kwame Jantuah, Chairman of the Awarding Panel, stated: “This first Panel meeting is crucial. It gives us the opportunity to analyze sectoral shifts and ensure that our award categories remain relevant and responsive to current needs. Our aim is to set the right benchmarks for recognition.”
As the Ghana Energy Awards approaches its ninth edition, anticipation is steadily building.
The Media Launch of the 9th Ghana Energy Awards is set to take place soon, where the official theme and award categories will be unveiled, along with the formal opening of the nominations window.
The Ghana Energy Awards is fully endorsed by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, its allied agencies, and the World Energy Council, Ghana. For further enquiries, contact the Awards Secretariat via 030 3940 300 or [email protected].
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com Rwanda: AfDB Approves €173.84 Million Financing To Advance Rwanda’s Universal Energy Access
The African Development Bank Group has approved €173.84 million for the Rwanda Energy Sector Result-Based Financing (RBF II) program to modernize the electricity network, expand access to clean energy, and strengthen institutional capacity.
A statement issued by the AfDB said the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will provide an additional €86.92 million, bringing the total cost of the program to €260.76 million.
The RBF II program is anchored on Rwanda’s Energy Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP II 2024–2029) and aims to improve the quality of life of residents, drive economic growth, and reduce poverty through targeted investments in the energy sector.
Specifically, the program is focused on delivering results in three areas: modernizing and extending the electricity network and systems; increasing access to on-grid and off-grid electricity and clean cooking technologies; and strengthening technical and institutional capacity.
It will connect 200,000 households and 850 productive-use customers to the national grid, add 50,000 new electricity connections through off-grid solutions, provide clean cooking devices to 100,000 households and 310 public institutions, and install street lighting on 200 km of roads in secondary cities across Rwanda.
The RBF II program is a key deliverable under the Bank’s High-5 priority areas of “Light Up and Power Africa” and “Improve the Quality of Life of the People of Africa.”
Additionally, it will contribute to delivering on the Mission 300 Initiative of the African Development Bank and the World Bank to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030.
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Ghana Electrical Contractors Association Launches ‘PowerSafe Ghana’
The Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA) has launched an initiative dubbed PowerSafe Ghana, to serve as a platform to facilitate thought-provoking dialogue, promote cutting-edge innovations, and cultivate partnerships that place safety and reliability at the center of Ghana’s power ecosystem.
According to the President of GECA, Mr. Awal Sakib Mohammed, PowerSafe Ghana is being introduced to complement the efforts of regulatory bodies in addressing poor system protection and the use of unsafe materials, which lead to electrical incidents causing damage to lives and properties.
Delivering a keynote address on the theme “Bridging Safety and Sustainability: A Collaborative Approach to Electrical Risk Management in Ghana” during the launch at STEPRI-CSIR in Accra, President of the Ghana Institute of Safety and Environment Professionals (GhISEP), Eng. Dr. Mrs. Miriam Eduful, noted that unsafe electrical systems waste energy, pollute the environment, and endanger lives.
According to her, sustainable systems, by contrast, are designed with safety, efficiency, and resilience at their core. She emphasized building bridges between contractors and regulators, engineers and environmentalists, academia and industry, and government and civil society to foster partnerships.
She said her organization is looking forward to a Ghana where electrical audits are routine, compliance is non-negotiable, and safety is embedded in every project lifecycle from design to decommissioning. Eng. Dr. Mrs. Eduful therefore proposed strengthening regulatory enforcement, investing in capacity building, promoting public awareness, encouraging innovation, and institutionalizing collaboration.
The President of Ghana Union of Traders (GUTA), Joseph Obeng, Honorary Doctor, commended GECA for what he described as a visionary initiative that seeks to confront one of the most pressing national concerns: electrical safety.
He said for too long, our nation has grappled with the devastating consequences of poor system protection, unsafe installations, and the importation of substandard materials, stressing that these threaten the very progress of our economy. He affirmed the commitment of GUTA to quality, safety, and accountability, dismissing the notion that traders only bring in fake electrical materials, saying it does not reflect the full truth.
“There are many among us who fight daily to uphold standards, educate clients, and improve the integrity of our supply chains.
“PowerSafe Ghana sends a clear message: electrical safety is a shared responsibility. Contractors, dealers, regulators, manufacturers, and consumers—we must unite to promote best practices, demand better standards, and build a safer Ghana,” he concluded.
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According to her, sustainable systems, by contrast, are designed with safety, efficiency, and resilience at their core. She emphasized building bridges between contractors and regulators, engineers and environmentalists, academia and industry, and government and civil society to foster partnerships.
She said her organization is looking forward to a Ghana where electrical audits are routine, compliance is non-negotiable, and safety is embedded in every project lifecycle from design to decommissioning. Eng. Dr. Mrs. Eduful therefore proposed strengthening regulatory enforcement, investing in capacity building, promoting public awareness, encouraging innovation, and institutionalizing collaboration.
The President of Ghana Union of Traders (GUTA), Joseph Obeng, Honorary Doctor, commended GECA for what he described as a visionary initiative that seeks to confront one of the most pressing national concerns: electrical safety.
He said for too long, our nation has grappled with the devastating consequences of poor system protection, unsafe installations, and the importation of substandard materials, stressing that these threaten the very progress of our economy. He affirmed the commitment of GUTA to quality, safety, and accountability, dismissing the notion that traders only bring in fake electrical materials, saying it does not reflect the full truth.
“There are many among us who fight daily to uphold standards, educate clients, and improve the integrity of our supply chains.
“PowerSafe Ghana sends a clear message: electrical safety is a shared responsibility. Contractors, dealers, regulators, manufacturers, and consumers—we must unite to promote best practices, demand better standards, and build a safer Ghana,” he concluded.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com Egypt: AMEA Power Unveils Landmark Battery Energy Storage System
AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in North Africa, has commissioned Egypt’s first-ever utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
This milestone follows the project’s recent financial close, marking a significant step forward in AMEA Power’s strategy to enhance energy security and grid stability in emerging markets.
The 300 MWh facility, fully powered by solar PV energy, was delivered ahead of its scheduled commercial operation date (COD), according to a press statement from the company.
The battery storage facility is an extension of AMEA Power’s operational 500 MW Solar PV Plant in Aswan Governorate, Egypt, commissioned in December 2022 was not mentioned but 2024 was, lets stick with the original 2024, in Aswan Governorate, Egypt, commissioned in December 2024. It remains the largest operational single-site solar PV plant in the country.
This integrated solar-plus-storage development aligns with Egypt’s 2035 Integrated Sustainable Energy Strategy and reflects AMEA Power’s ongoing commitment to accelerating clean energy innovation and sustainability across the continent.
“We are proud to bring this landmark battery storage project online, strengthening the resilience of Egypt’s electricity grid while supporting the country’s renewable energy ambitions,” said Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power.
“This commissioning milestone reaffirms our long-term commitment to Egypt as a key partner in driving innovation and sustainability across Africa.”
The project was financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), highlighting the importance of strong strategic partnerships in advancing energy projects in Africa.
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Ghana: Energy Minister Visits Ghana Gas, Rallies Support For Efficient Operations
Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, paid a working visit to the Ghana National Gas Company Ltd. (GNGC), where he met with management and staff to discuss the company’s strategic direction.
The visit forms part of stakeholder engagement with agencies under the ministry. During the visit, the Minister emphasized the critical role of gas in Ghana’s energy future. He urged the management of the company to increase efforts to boost domestic gas production, stressing that a reliable and sustainable gas supply is essential for national development.
“Gas is not merely a bridge fuel; it is a cornerstone of Ghana’s energy security and a driver of our economy. We must invest in infrastructure and improve delivery through the expansion of pipelines,” Hon. Jinapor said.
He further noted that the government remains committed to building a resilient gas sector capable of supporting power generation, industrial growth, and job creation.
Welcoming the Minister, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company, Judith Adjobah Blay, expressed gratitude for the visit and commended the Minister’s proactive leadership. She assured that the company stands ready to align with the government’s priorities.
“We are inspired by the Minister’s vision and support. Our institution remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering results that will move the country forward,” Ms. Blay said.
Addressing the staff, Hon. Minister encouraged them to give their best and assured them of further investment in the gas sector.
“Today, I stand before you not just as a Minister, but as a partner in this vital endeavor. I ask you, the dedicated staff of Ghana Gas, to give your all. Your expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment are what will drive us forward. I am pleased to announce that plans are underway for a new gas processing plant. With this new plant, we will secure a brighter energy sector and a more prosperous future for Ghana. This investment will enhance your operations and create new opportunities.”
The visit reinforced the Ministry’s dedication to enhancing cooperation with key players in the energy sector and advancing initiatives that will secure Ghana’s energy future.
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“We are inspired by the Minister’s vision and support. Our institution remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering results that will move the country forward,” Ms. Blay said.
Addressing the staff, Hon. Minister encouraged them to give their best and assured them of further investment in the gas sector.
“Today, I stand before you not just as a Minister, but as a partner in this vital endeavor. I ask you, the dedicated staff of Ghana Gas, to give your all. Your expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment are what will drive us forward. I am pleased to announce that plans are underway for a new gas processing plant. With this new plant, we will secure a brighter energy sector and a more prosperous future for Ghana. This investment will enhance your operations and create new opportunities.”
The visit reinforced the Ministry’s dedication to enhancing cooperation with key players in the energy sector and advancing initiatives that will secure Ghana’s energy future.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com Ghana: Petrol, Diesel Prices Surge On Account Of New Tax
Fuel prices have increased astronomically in Ghana following the implementation of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), which imposes GH¢1 on every liter of petroleum products.
The new levy, referred to as the D-Levy, coupled with oil marketers’ margins, has pushed pump prices for petrol and diesel higher. Petrol, which was selling below GH¢11 per liter by some OMCs, is now selling for more than GH¢12 per liter, while diesel, which was selling around GH¢13 per liter, now sells for more than GH¢14 per liter.
The new levy is charged on petrol, LPG, Marine Gas Oil (foreign), Marine Gas Oil (local), and Heavy Fuel Oil.
According to the government, the levy is intended to raise funds to clear debt in the energy sector. It faced resistance from a section of Ghanaians and the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, citing a lack of consultation, which forced the government to suspend it on two occasions until it was greenlit to start on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
In Ghana, fuel prices are increased every two weeks based on the exchange rate and the cost of refined petroleum products on the international market.
Per NPA indicative prices, a dollar was exchanged for GH¢10.57, while gasoline and gasoil sold at $711.95 and $737 per metric ton, respectively.
GOIL is selling petrol (Ron 91) at Gh¢12.88 per litre while petrol (Ron 95) is sold at Gh¢15.77, with diesel being sold at Gh¢14.38 per litre.
Shell is selling petrol at Gh¢13.29 per litre while diesel is sold at Gh¢14.49 per litre.
TotalEnergies is selling petrol at Gh¢13.30 while diesel is sold at Gh¢14.15 per litre.
Star Oil is selling petrol at Gh¢12.59 per litre while petrol (Ron 95) is sold at Gh¢14.99, with diesel is sold at Gh¢13.99 per litre.
Petrosol Ghana is selling petrol at Gh¢12.98 while diesel is sold at Gh¢14.48 per litre.
Zen Petroleum is selling petrol at Gh¢10.99 per litre while diesel is sold at Gh¢12.99 per litre.
Allied is selling petrol at Gh¢12.45 while diesel is sold at Gh¢13.45 per litre.
Engen Ghana is selling petrol at Gh¢12.85 while diesel is sold at Gh¢14.35 per litre.
Benab is selling petrol at Gh¢11.40 while diesel is sold at Gh¢13.40 per litre
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South Africa: Eskom Appoints Agnes Mlambo As Group Executive For Distribution
South Africa’s power utility company, Eskom, has appointed Ms. Agnes Mlambo as Acting Group Executive for Distribution, effective August 1, 2025.
Ms. Mlambo brings over 17 years of experience in Eskom to the role.
A statement issued by Eskom said Mr. Monde Bala, Group Executive Eskom Distribution, will be seconded to the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer (ICEO), National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), effective from August 1, 2025, succeeding Mr. Segomoco Scheppers.
“We are singularly focused on ensuring we have the executive execution skills and capacity in place to lead employees to successfully enable Eskom to move at pace and play its full part in delivering a competitive marketplace to benefit consumers and the economy of South Africa as a whole.
Ms. Mlambo’s appointment, with her many years of experience in Eskom, will significantly benefit the distribution business,” said Dan Marokane, Eskom’s Group Chief Executive.
Ms. Mlambo holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a professional qualification as a Chartered Management Accountant and joined the group in 2008.
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Ghana: ECG Terminates Over 200 Contracts Valued At GH¢227 Million
The new management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has cancelled over 200 supply contracts deemed non-performing as part of sweeping reforms to improve efficiency and accountability in the energy sector, Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor revealed on Wednesday.
According to the Minister, a total of 202 contracts have been terminated outright by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), with an additional 145 contracts under review for failure to deliver goods within agreed timelines.
“The ECG Board has approved the outright termination of 202 of these contracts,” Jinapor disclosed when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series press briefing.
“These contracts, valued at approximately GH¢227 million, failed to meet performance expectations and were not delivering value to the Ghanaian people.”
He emphasized that the terminated contracts were not part of older materials locked up at the ports but were related to new procurements that had failed to meet delivery deadlines or contractual obligations.
According to the Minister, the cancellations form part of a broader initiative to rationalize procurement practices in the energy sector, tighten oversight, and ensure value for money.
He noted that under his leadership, the sector has achieved greater results while spending significantly less compared to previous years.
“Compared to 2024, we are spending 30-40% less on procurement this year, and yet achieving better results,” Jinapor explained.
“This is what value for money looks like, and it’s being driven by strict adherence to procurement procedures.”
Jinapor took full responsibility for ensuring that these reforms are enforced, stressing that the efficiency gains will directly benefit ordinary consumers through improved service delivery and reduced outages.
“We are not going to witness the kind of bloated procurements we saw in the past. Every cedi saved is a gain for the Ghanaian people,” he affirmed.
Minister Jinapor highlighted that ECG, under the leadership of Julius Kwame Kpekpena, has made significant progress, including the procurement of 200 new transformers and deployment of 24-hour rapid-response teams to address faults in Accra.
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Ghana: NPA Boss Pushes For Dedicated Court To Deal Swiftly With Petroleum-Related Crimes
Ghana’s petroleum downstream regulator, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), under the leadership of Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., has called on the Acting Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, to discuss the possibility of creating a dedicated Petroleum Court to expedite the prosecution of fuel-related cases in the downstream petroleum sector.
During a recent high-level meeting with Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Acting Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, Mr. Godwin Edudzi Tameklo Esq., CEO of NPA, explained that although the Authority has internal structures to resolve some disputes, criminal cases often suffer delays in the general court system.
He therefore emphasized the need for specialized judicial support, either in the form of a dedicated court or by assigning a judge to periodically sit on petroleum-related matters, to resolve industry offenses swiftly.
“Our role as an Authority extends beyond regulation to protecting national economic and energy security. Criminal infractions in the downstream sector threaten this mandate. A strong collaboration between the NPA and the judiciary will ensure that offenders are held accountable swiftly, serving both justice and deterrence,” he stressed.
Mr. Tameklo said the growing complexity of the downstream sector, coupled with delays in prosecuting offenders, threatens both industry integrity and national economic security.
“Our sector is critical to Ghana’s energy security, and enforcement delays weaken confidence in the regulatory framework,” he noted.
The NPA Boss further highlighted that the NPA, as a key national security stakeholder, requires judicial support to uphold the rule of law within the industry and protect the public interest.
Responding, His Lordship Justice Baffoe-Bonnie welcomed the proposal, describing it as “worth exploring,” noting the frustrations caused by protracted court trials, and cautioned that a shortage of judges and heavy court dockets could pose challenges.
“I support the idea of a dedicated court that can handle your cases with expedition,” he said. “Criminal prosecution is not just about punishing offenders. It is also about deterrence, letting people know there are consequences for breaking the law.”
The Acting Chief Justice, however, pointed out the challenge of limited judicial personnel. He revealed that the courts at all levels are overwhelmed.
As a workable solution, His Lordship Justice Baffoe-Bonnie proposed that an existing court could dedicate at least two days every two weeks specifically for petroleum-related cases. He suggested naming it the Petroleum Court, providing a clear mandate and focus to address the industry’s unique challenges.
The Honorable Justice Baffoe-Bonnie also lamented the growing culture of indiscipline in Ghanaian society, warning that it cuts across all sectors, including the petroleum industry.
“Ghana is not a poor country, but indiscipline is eating into the very fabric of our society. Unless we enforce the law consistently and decisively, this trend will continue unchecked,” he stressed.
He stressed the need for swift justice to deter illegal activities: “Criminal prosecution is not only about punishment. It sends a message to prevent others from committing the same offenses.”
The NPA was granted prosecutorial powers in 2020 under the Appointment of Public Prosecutors Instrument (E.I. 378), empowering the Authority to prosecute offenders of the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691) and related laws.
The proposed collaboration with the judiciary marks a critical step toward ensuring that these powers are effectively exercised to safeguard industry integrity and protect consumers.
If successful, the proposed Petroleum Court will mark a significant step in fast-tracking trials relative to the country’s downstream petroleum industry.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
“I support the idea of a dedicated court that can handle your cases with expedition,” he said. “Criminal prosecution is not just about punishing offenders. It is also about deterrence, letting people know there are consequences for breaking the law.”
The Acting Chief Justice, however, pointed out the challenge of limited judicial personnel. He revealed that the courts at all levels are overwhelmed.
As a workable solution, His Lordship Justice Baffoe-Bonnie proposed that an existing court could dedicate at least two days every two weeks specifically for petroleum-related cases. He suggested naming it the Petroleum Court, providing a clear mandate and focus to address the industry’s unique challenges.
The Honorable Justice Baffoe-Bonnie also lamented the growing culture of indiscipline in Ghanaian society, warning that it cuts across all sectors, including the petroleum industry.
“Ghana is not a poor country, but indiscipline is eating into the very fabric of our society. Unless we enforce the law consistently and decisively, this trend will continue unchecked,” he stressed.
He stressed the need for swift justice to deter illegal activities: “Criminal prosecution is not only about punishment. It sends a message to prevent others from committing the same offenses.”
The NPA was granted prosecutorial powers in 2020 under the Appointment of Public Prosecutors Instrument (E.I. 378), empowering the Authority to prosecute offenders of the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691) and related laws.
The proposed collaboration with the judiciary marks a critical step toward ensuring that these powers are effectively exercised to safeguard industry integrity and protect consumers.
If successful, the proposed Petroleum Court will mark a significant step in fast-tracking trials relative to the country’s downstream petroleum industry.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com