By Elikplim Kwabla APETORGBOR (Dr)
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), as the bedrock and cornerstone of Ghana's energy sector, plays a pivotal role in national development. Despite its strategic importance, ECG faces significant operational and financial challenges.
With targeted reforms and innovative strategies, ECG can evolve into a robust and...
By Kizito CUDJOE
Energy experts have expressed support for the energy minister-designate John Abdulai Jinapor's proposal to introduce private sector participation (PSP) in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
The minister-designate, during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, outlined plans to implement this initiative within six months of...
By Kelvin KEMM (Dr)
The establishment of the Africa Energy Bank has come about as a matter of real need.
Africa has been squeezed by many in the western world to toe their line in terms of energy production. Africa has become the playground of many European politicians, and not in...
Minister of Energy-designate John Abdulai Jinapor, during his vetting before parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, said the country’s energy sector debt has surged past US$3billion - rising from the approximately US$2billion recorded under the previous administration of President John Dramani Mahama.
Mr. Jinapor cited a document titled ‘Summary of Energy...
By: Ferdinand D. ADADZI
There are many challenges facing us as a country, which the expectation is that the new government will urgently address. One that seems to be quite immediate is the power supply challenges, which are now topical due to the news that scheduled maintenance of the West...
Karpowership Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering communities through education by officially handing over the fully renovated St. Mark Anglican School in Essikado, Takoradi.
The impactful initiative, which revitalized the educational infrastructure of the school, has been met with widespread praise, particularly from the Paramount Chief of Essikado, Nana...
By Sheldon K. AMBAAH
Ghana’s energy sector is a vital component of its economic development and social progress. Over the decades, access to reliable and affordable electricity has underpinned industrial growth, technological innovation, and improved living standards.
However, Ghana's power sector has faced recurring crises that have exposed structural weaknesses,...
By Kizito CUDJOE
The country’s energy sector debt has surged past US$3billion, rising from the approximately US$2billion recorded under the previous administration of President John Dramani Mahama, according to Minister of Energy-designate, John Abdulai Jinapor.
During his vetting before parliament’s Appointments Committee, Mr. Jinapor cited a document titled 'Summary of Energy...
By Amos SAFO
Shortly after winning the 2024 election, President John Mahama made a remarkable statement to the effect that the Akufo-Addo government had “significantly mismanaged the energy sector.” “They kept the lights on by accruing debt, so far, we have audited $2. 5billion in arears”, he alleged.
In my opinion,...
While the ousted NPP administration has touted significant investments in the energy sector, including agreements to stabilise power generation and improve distribution infrastructure, it appears fears abound about potential power outages following growing concerns over fuel shortages for thermal plants and delays in pipeline maintenance by the West African...