-National processes urged to consider disability
By Kizito CUDJOE
The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) is calling for a paradigm shift towards inclusivity in national energy policy development processes, aligning with both domestic legislation on disabilities and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Against the backdrop of the country’s ambitious 2070 target...
After remaining surprisingly silent amid intermittent power outages in the country, the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) petitioned the Energy Minister last week Thursday, warning of possible disruptions in power supply for customers.
Indeed, GRIDCo reiterated that the National System Control Centre (NSCC) had requested ECG to provide a timetable...
By Kizito CUDJOE
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has delivered a scathing assessment of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) concerning the present power situation, pointing out what it considers "inconsistencies" and "misleading statements" regarding the ongoing erratic electricity supply.
In a statement issued by IES, signed by its Executive...
In the annals of history, there are tales of remarkable women who defied the odds, shattered stereotypes, and blazed trails in fields traditionally dominated by men.
From Marie Curie’s groundbreaking work in physics to Rosa Parks’ courageous stand for civil rights, these women have left an indelible mark on the...
…VRA reiterates commitment to domestic consumers
By Kizito CUDJOE
The Independent Power Generators (IPG), representing independent power producers (IPPs), is advocating thorough monitoring of electricity production from aging hydro dams in light of the current nationwide power supply challenges.
IPG’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, said such a move...
A Tanzanian delegation was in the country to understudy the operations of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in the petroleum downstream sector.
The five-day visit by officials from the Tanzanian Ministry of Energy and the fuel agency was focused on NPA"s effective regulation and administration of the petroleum downstream, which...
By Kizito CUDJOE
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a strict directive aimed at the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) to ensure the financial stability and operational integrity of the energy sector.
The directive, issued under Sections 3 and 24 of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission Act, 1997...
The energy sector stands at the forefront of the nation's development journey, playing a pivotal role in powering industries, driving economic growth, and improving the lives of its citizens.
As the country marks her 67th birthday, a closer look at the sector reveals both challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
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...Championing African Energy Independence
As the Africa Energy Technology Conference draws near, one name stands out prominently among the key speakers—NJ Ayuk. Internationally acclaimed as a thought leader, lawyer, entrepreneur, and the Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, NJ Ayuk’s presence at the conference adds immense value and expertise...
With subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life, insurance group Hollard Ghana rewards Sandra Kumah, the valedictorian from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), with the Hollard Prize.
The Hollard Prize, a vital component of the Hollard X Academia partnership, aims to celebrate and...