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Oil prices are falling, but Ghana’s economic risks are far from over – BoG Governor
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor has cautioned that, although global oil prices are falling following the ceasefire in the Middle East, Ghana and other emerging economies must remain alert to persistent external risks that continue to threaten economic stability.
Eni Ghana, Italian Development Agency sign agreement to explore joint development projects
Eni Ghana has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) to explore collaboration on a range of sustainable development initiatives in Ghana. The agreement provides a framework for the two organisations to identify and develop joint programmes in areas including education...
Karpowership Ghana wins 2 prestigious awards at 2026 Health, Environment, Safety and Security (HESS) Awards
Karpowership Ghana Company Limited has once again demonstrated its commitment to environmental sustainability and operational excellence by winning two prestigious honours at the 2026 Health, Environment, Safety and Security (HESS) Awards.
Adopt NPA’s transparent pricing model to build public trust – CEMSE tells PURC
The Centre for Energy, Minerals and Sustainable Development (CEMSE) has called on the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to adopt the National Petroleum Authority's (NPA) transparent pricing framework, arguing that recent utility tariff adjustments have exposed longstanding shortcomings in transparency and a...
Some OMCs begin increase in fuel prices; Star Oil sells petrol at GH¢15.20
The National Petroleum Authority on May 28, 2026, announced the price floor for June 1 to June 16 pricing window, which showed that no oil marketing company should sell a litre of petrol below GH¢15.20. This actually marks an increase from the price quote at the last pricing window.
ECG says it is working to restore vending systems and PowerApp services affected by floods
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that recent flooding in Accra has affected some of its vending systems and payment platforms, including the ECG PowerApp. In a statement, the power distributor said the disruptions were caused by the flooding that followed heavy rains in parts of the capital, impacti...
Gov’t targets 70% local fuel supply through refinery expansion
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has outlined an ambitious roadmap to strengthen Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, arguing that resilient policies, expanded local refining capacity, innovation and sustained investment are critical to securing the country’s energy future and driving...
Current ‘dumsor’ driven more by power generation deficit than technical faults—JoyNews Research
The figures show that both thermal and hydro power plants are operating below expected production levels, leaving Ghana with an estimated 37 percent dependable capacity deficit.
Fix generation, transmission and distribution together to end dumsor – IES analyst to gov’t
Senior Research and Policy Analyst at the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Xatse Derick Emmanuel, has urged government and sector actors to adopt a coordinated and simultaneous approach in addressing Ghana’s recurring power challenges, commonly referred to as “dumsor.”
GOIL announces GH¢0.06 dividend per share for investors
All shareholders registered in the books of GOIL at the close of business on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, will qualify for the final dividend.
GhIPCon 2026: Ghana positions downstream sector as regional Petroleum Hub
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to building a resilient, innovative and investment driven downstream petroleum industry, positioning the country to withstand global energy market disruptions while strengthening its role as a regional energy hub. Speaking at the opening of the 7t...
Ghana’s grid outdated, vulnerable to voltage losses – energy expert warns
Ghana’s electricity transmission system is outdated and increasingly inefficient, exposing the country to voltage losses and reliability risks, according to Ing Peter Antwi Boasiako, former deputy director of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Fr...