As Ghana plans for the future, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has the potential to play an important role in the government’s agenda of sustained growth and economic development.
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Côte d’Ivoire: Nexans Connects 35 Rural Communities to Electricity
Paris, France// – Nexans, a leading key driver of the world’s transition to a more connected and sustainable energy future, has brought electricity to 35 rural communities across Côte d’Ivoire by delivering a turnkey, ready-to-use power infrastructure solution.
Ghana Must Invest More In Renewable Energy to Secure Future Energy Needs
Accra, Ghana//-A business and financial journalist, Kwabena Adu Koranteng, has advised the president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to instruct the Ministry of Finance to release more funds to the Energy ministry to expand the renewable energy projects under the ministry to enhance sustainable energy production in Ghana.
Energy Poverty in Zimbabwe Takes Many Forms But Policy Only Looks at One
Infrastructure, such as power lines and poles, is of no use if households can’t afford electricity and aren’t connected to the grid. shutterstock Ellen Fungisai Chipango, University of Johannesburg Around the world, many countries measure energy poverty by looking at income. They define energy poverty in terms of how much of a household’s budget is […]
ENI’s FPSO John Agyekum Kufuor Records Three COVID-19 Cases
A number of petroleum workers of ENI’s operated Offshore Cape-Three-Point field have tested positive for COVID-19, which has claimed over 500 lives in Ghana.
Ghana Hit with $134m Judgment Debt for Cancelling GCGP’s Power Pact
The International Court of Arbitration has awarded a cost of $134 million and an interest of $30 million against the Government of Ghana over the cancellation of an Emergency Power Agreement with GCGP limited.
Ghana’s Energy Debt Could Jump to $12.5 Billion If Not Addressed
Ghana’s energy-sector debt could surge more than fourfold to $12.5 billion by 2023 unless concrete steps are taken to rein it in.
Angola’s Oil and Gas Industry Can Thrive Alongside its Rich Biodiversity
Lunanda, Angola//-Last month, reports that Angola was drafting legislation to permit oil, gas and mining activities in 14 national conservation areas, including the Luengue-Luiana National Park, which represents part of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area stretching across Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe led to protests by environmentalist groups.
Shell Launches the Biggest Fuel Portfolio in Ghana
Accra, Ghana//-Vivo Energy Ghana, the Shell Licensee has announced the biggest fuel portfolio launch ever in Ghana.
Can Renewables Solve South Africa’s Energy Problems?
Coal is still used to generate 77% of South Africa’s electricity, but as the country seeks to ensure a more cost-effective and reliable energy supply, the transition to renewable energy is gathering pace.