Director-General of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), Prof. Samuel Boakye Dampare, has clarified that the country has yet to finalise the specific technology it will employ to advance its nuclear power agenda. This revelation comes amid a backdrop of anticipation and cautious optimism surrounding the nation's energy future. Ghana’s nuclear...
Justice Ohene-Akoto, a multiple award-winning engineer and researcher, has bagged three nominations in this year’s Ghana Energy Awards. He is up for the Energy Transition Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award, Green Chief Trailblazer Award, and the Innovation Project of the Year. Mr. Ohene-Akoto is a board member of the World Energy...
Senior Presidential Advisor, Mr. Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has underscored the imperative of making nuclear energy affordable to catalyse its widespread adoption as the continent continues its exploration of nuclear energy as a means to meet the burgeoning energy demands and secure a long-term energy future. Nuclear energy offers a dependable and...
The Deputy Minister of Energy, William Owuraku Aidoo, has urged the international community to acknowledge and respect Africa's sovereign right to develop its energy resources autonomously. This call comes amid the global momentum toward transitioning to cleaner energy sources, with the Deputy Minister emphasising that Africa's unique path to energy self-reliance...
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...