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...
By Peter Martey AGBEKO
As Ghana ushers in a new year, there is growing chatter about the possibility of another electricity supply challenge — the dreaded “dumsor.” This unsettling term, which evokes memories of darkness and economic stagnation, has resurfaced in national conversations.
While the transition from the New Patriotic Party...
The Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG), has extended warm congratulations to President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his re-election as President of the Republic of Ghana.
In a statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, the IPGG described the victory as a testament to the confidence Ghanaians...
“Sorry, the network is down”, “Endeavour to purchase enough credit for the next month”, “Apologies, there are no new metres available yet.” These and similar statements have become the refrains customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have come to know and dread over the last couple of...
By Evelyn ARTHUR
The 2023/2024 National Service Personnel of Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) Ltd. have successfully completed the rehabilitation and equipping of key facilities at the Accra Rehabilitation Centre.
The extensive renovation included the refurbishment of washrooms, office spaces and the fashion centre, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life...
A great journey is indeed coming to an end at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). A journey of vigour, upliftment, innovation, and growth. That is the journey the NPA Chief Executive, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has embarked upon in the last four years.
It is mostly difficult for academicians and politicians...
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has criticised mismanagement of the Energy Sector Recovery Levy (ESLA), warning that its collateralisation has left the energy sector burdened with over US$2billion in debt after eight years.
This, according to IES, raises questions about accountability and justification for the collateralisation, since...
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi
Topside Energy, in partnership with the Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC), has organised the Ghana Energy Week 2024 in Takoradi.
Attended by stakeholders from the oil and gas sector, it had the theme ‘Renaissance of Ghana’s energy; the renewed commitment toward inclusive and sustainable energy transition,...
Four Senior High Schools (SHS) from three regions Northern, Greater-Accra and Volta regions have received 3,200 students’ mono-desks by Kosmos Energy Ghana to support academic work.
The move was informed by a thorough need assessment of the selected schools in the beneficiary regions for the support.
The beneficiary schools are the...
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])
The Energy Commission has officially launched an Energy Academy, a pioneering platform to empower energy professionals across Africa with cutting-edge training and capacity-building initiatives.
The academy aims to deliver specialised and sustainable training in key areas such as energy policy formulation, energy planning, renewable energy, energy...