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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,...
Vivo Energy, the company that distributes and markets fuels and lubricants across Africa, is sponsoring the IBIA Africa Bunker and Shipping Conference.
Taking place in Accra from 6th-7th September, 2023, the conference brings together industry specialists to discuss the latest developments and challenges in the energy and shipping sectors.
Accra is...
Energy sector levies collected from 2016 to December 31, 2022 under the Energy Sector Levies Act (ESLA) stood at GH¢18.35billion at the end of last year, according to the 2022 annual report on management of these levies.
Despite this performance, the report by the Ministry of Finance highlighted that collection...
Next week, African officials and policy leaders will convene in Nairobi for the highly anticipated Africa Climate Summit. This event arrives at a crucial moment as the world confronts the urgent need for sustainable solutions to combat climate change.
With Africa already grappling with the devastating impacts of global warming on its...
The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has advised the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to conduct a thorough risk analysis of its operations and activities in line with the global energy transition process.
It said a comprehensive transition approach is needed to address the impact of the energy transition on...
The energy landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by the growing role of the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in meeting global electricity demands. In the intricate landscape of deregulated electricity markets, the role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) is pivotal in driving electricity generation and supply.
Recent debt haircut proposals by...