The Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, has revealed that US-based oil and gas firm ExxonMobil could make a shock return to the country, having earlier relinquished its 80 percent interest in the Deepwater Cape Three Points offshore block.
ExxonMobil initially acquired rights to explore the local offshore block in 2018 and held an 80 percent interest...
Sagakofe Senior High School (SHS) has emerged winner of the Energy Commission SHS Renewable Energy Challenge fourth edition.
Of the six participating schools which competed at the grand finale, the winning team’s presentation on the five-in-one- agriculture machine project - also known as ‘The Farmers Friend’ - scored the highest...
The Energy Media Group, organiser of the Ghana Energy Awards (GEA), has announced the full list of nominees for the awards’ 2023 edition.
Nominations for the 2023 Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) closed on Friday, September 29 after a 100-day window.
Featuring nominees across the competitive categories, this year’s list includes individuals,...
…Power Energy Ghana Exhibition showcases latest developments
Last week, from October 11 to 13, the Accra International Conference Centre played host to the Power Energy Ghana Exhibition, a significant international event showcasing the latest developments in the power, energy, and electrical sector.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Kwame Amoah,...
The Ministry of Energy wants increased collaboration and coordination on efforts geared toward promoting the efficient use of energy.
Deputy Director-Renewable Energy, Ministry of Energy, Seth Mahu revealed this at the Energy Efficiency Network by Association of Ghana Industries - Energy Service Centre (AGI-ESC) launch in Accra, and said energy...
…certifies new badge of 267 professionals in Accra
The Energy Commission will undertake a comprehensive review of the Electrical Wiring Regulation, 2011 (L.I 2008) next year, the Commission’s Executive Secretary Oscar Amonoo-Neizer has said.
This revision will ensure that the regulations are in line with latest industry advancements as well as...
Genser Energy, a leading energy company in Ghana, has donated a gas turbine package to Takoradi Technical University in the Western Region to enhance hands-on learning and research for students and teaching staff of the institution.
The 5.2megawatt gas turbine comprises gas turbines, ancillary generator, reduction gear-box, air-inlet filter system/duct/ventilator,...
The Managing Director (MD) of Vivo Energy Ghana, Kader Maiga, has reasserted his outfit's commitment to efforts aimed at curbing road accidents in the country.
Mr. Maiga spoke at the launch of Vivo Energy's 'Stop, Think and Drive’ road safety campaign, which seeks to contribute towards the achievement of the...
Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) has said it will soon settle on a strategic partner for the country’s nuclear power plant project, having already selected a preferred and backup site.
Whereas nuclear energy was not a significant part of the country's energy mix, primarily relying on hydroelectric power, thermal generation and...
Some US$50billion will be required to finance interventions that enable Africa to connect millions of people without access to electricity to affordable and clean energy, as advocated by the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7, international energy expert Dr. Johnstone Chikwanda has said.
SDG 7 enjoins countries, including those in Africa,...