Addressing the gathering, Diallo noted that the program is part of a broader €30 million investment by the EU under the Integrated Approach to Sustainable Cooking Solutions, aimed at promoting both clean energy access and sustainable forest resource use.
Despite promising progress in implementing clean cooking in areas like Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Morogoro, Dodoma, and Mwanza, where adoption and awareness are growing, Diallo emphasized that the transition to clean cooking requires a deeper transformation.
“This change must begin at the household level, where cooking choices are made daily,” he stated.
“It must be supported by information, trust, and a belief that this transition brings real benefits.”
Diallo added that when people understand the practical benefits of clean cooking, such as improved health, protection for their children, time and money savings, and reduced environmental impact, true and lasting change can begin.
Diallo called on all stakeholders, including government, private sector, civil society, academia, and development partners, to support the clean cooking awareness campaign to ensure its success.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com Tanzania: Clean Cooking Target Of 80% Is Bold, Forward-Looking – EU
Addressing the gathering, Diallo noted that the program is part of a broader €30 million investment by the EU under the Integrated Approach to Sustainable Cooking Solutions, aimed at promoting both clean energy access and sustainable forest resource use.
Despite promising progress in implementing clean cooking in areas like Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Morogoro, Dodoma, and Mwanza, where adoption and awareness are growing, Diallo emphasized that the transition to clean cooking requires a deeper transformation.
“This change must begin at the household level, where cooking choices are made daily,” he stated.
“It must be supported by information, trust, and a belief that this transition brings real benefits.”
Diallo added that when people understand the practical benefits of clean cooking, such as improved health, protection for their children, time and money savings, and reduced environmental impact, true and lasting change can begin.
Diallo called on all stakeholders, including government, private sector, civil society, academia, and development partners, to support the clean cooking awareness campaign to ensure its success.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com Ghana Introduces New Tax On Fuel
Ghana: Petrol, Diesel Fuel Prices Drop, Average Price Below Gh¢12 Per Litre
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Venezuela Defies U.S. Sanctions As Oil Exports Hold Steady
Venezuela’s oil exports remained largely unchanged in May despite mounting pressure from the U.S. and the expiration of key licenses that once allowed limited sanctioned trade.
Increased shipments to China helped offset a sharp drop in U.S. authorized sales as state-run PDVSA scrambled to re-route barrels ahead of tightening sanctions.
According to internal PDVSA documents and vessel-tracking data, Venezuela shipped 779,000 bpd of crude and refined products last month—down only slightly from April’s 783,000 bpd. While exports to U.S.-authorized firms like Chevron and Reliance came to a halt, China-bound cargoes surged to 584,000 bpd, up from 521,000 bpd in April. The resilience comes despite a hard stop to licenses that previously allowed U.S. and European firms to legally engage with Venezuela’s sanctioned oil sector. May 27 marked the final deadline for Chevron and others to wind down operations. PDVSA canceled multiple cargoes to Chevron due to payment concerns, and new shipments of Boscan heavy crude—once sent to U.S. refiners—were instead dispatched to Asia. This shift follows Venezuela’s latest controversial election, which saw President Nicolás Maduro tighten his grip on power. With turnout estimated below 15% by the opposition, the Biden administration cited the lack of credible democratic reform as a key reason for letting the licenses expire. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed last week that no further extensions would be granted. In a last-minute move, PDVSA completed a large oil swap with France’s Maurel & Prom and trading giant Vitol—the final U.S.-authorized transaction under the previous license regime. Meanwhile, fuel imports jumped to 159,000 bpd as PDVSA rushed to stockpile heavy naphtha for blending operations. With Western doors closing and sanctions tightening, Venezuela’s oil now flows more heavily through intermediaries and shadow channels—keeping barrels moving, but with far less transparency and far more risk. Source: Oilprice.comNigeria Issues Upstream Executive Order, Prioritizing High Returns For Oil & Gas Operators
GHS Appreciation Is A Strategic Windfall For Energy Sector Recovery And ECG’s Solvency
- ECG receives a monthly invoice of USD 50 million from a set of IPPs.
- If the GHS/USD rate is 12,ECG needs to mobilize GHS 600 million to pay this bill.
- With the current rate appreciating to 10.80, the same invoice now costs only GHS 540 million.
- This translates to a direct saving of GHS 60 million per month, assuming stable dollar prices.
- Reduce payment arrears to IPPsper the PPA payment terms,
- Fund urgent network upgrades,
- Support metering and revenue protection programs, or
- Settle part of ECG’s legacy debts.
Tullow Ghana Limited Withdraws TEN Development Plan, Raises Questions Over GPP2 Project
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Ghana: Over 1,200 Electricians Sit For Energy Commission’s Electrical Wiring Professionals Examination
Only 26 female candidates, representing 2% of the total number, are writing the examination this year. Engineer Yomoh emphasized the commission’s goal to certify over 10,000 electricians nationwide within the next five years.
To match current trends, the Energy Commission plans to review the syllabus for the examination soon. Engineer Yomoh encouraged prospective electrical wiring professionals and those practicing without certification to write the examination.
The President of the Certified Electrical Wiring Inspectors Ghana , Elder Appiagei-Kwame Tortu, cautioned illegal operators to regularize their operations by writing the examination.
He emphasized that certified electrical wiring professionals’ work is mostly safe due to inspections.
The Electrical Wiring 2011 LI 2008 mandates that only Certified Electrical Wiring Professionals (CEWPs) can undertake indoor electrical wiring projects under the supervision of the Energy Commission of Ghana. There are three areas of certification: domestic, commercial, and industrial facilities.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com 

