Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has launched a “Code of Conduct” document for its staff and third-party contractors to guide their behaviour, attitude and conduct in the execution of their obligations enshrined in the contracts entered in with ECG. The code of conduct is designed to outline rules for social norms,...
It is very rare in our part of the world for individuals and companies that are doing well to keep silent over their achievements. It is common to see individuals and companies use traditional and social media to tell the public what they have achieved. However, that is not...
The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has confirmed his participation as one of the Keynote Speakers for the 4th Africa Public sector Conference & Awards scheduled to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4th to 8th. Dr. Prempeh will be addressing Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development, using...
The Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC) has pledged to support four universities with one million dollars for the promotion of science, technology, engineering and mathematics as key ingredients for capacity building. Each of the four universities would receive US$250,000 annually for the next four years,  is in line with the...
By Kizito CUDJOE The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a notable decrease in electricity tariffs for consumers. The latest adjustment will see residential consumers pay 6.56 percent less, while non-residential consumers will experience a decrease of 4.98 percent in their tariffs. The new tariffs takes effect April 1, 2024 and...
As part of the Energy Ministry’s effort to conserve energy, a total number of 12 million LED lamps will be distributed throughout the country under a cost-recovery credit programme to be operating through a local bank, a Parliamentary report has revealed. According to a report of the Select Committee on...
Sparked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the potential of up to 3 million bpd loss of Russian supply, the extreme volatility in oil markets is here to stay, as traders have slashed open interest in oil futures to a seven-year-low. The less liquid market is thus more prone...
Organisers of the Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) has officially opened nominations for the 2021 edition, under the theme: “Digitalised energy sector: the key for a resilient economic future.” Launched in Accra, the 5th edition features 19 competitive categories: Energy Personality of the Year (male and female); Chief Executive of...
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) is predicting a marginal increase in fuel prices at the pumps for the first half of January 2021. According to the institute, the increase is caused by 5.03% increase in price of International Benchmark- Brent crude, 8.44% increase in price of Gasoline, and a...
I began my career at Tropical Cable and Conductor Ltd. 20 years ago, in June 2000. I had just turned 37 that year. That year was the beginning of a new millennium, and the age of technological advancements that would change our daily lives as we knew it (high...