49 h. ago Technip Energies Backs MSGBC Energy Conference as Regional Projects Advance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/technip-energies-backs-msgbc-energy-conference-as-regional-projects-advance/Technip Energies will serve as a Gold Sponsor at December’s MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference in Dakar, reinforcing its commitment to West Africa’s energy sector. The event, supported by Senegal’s Energy Ministry, Petrosen, COS-Petrogaz, and the African Energy Chamber, aims to foster partnerships under the theme “Energy, Petroleum and Mining in Africa: Synergy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/technip-energies-backs-msgbc-energy-conference-as-regional-projects-advance/

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4 d. ago Ghana Approves Strategic Gas Plant Shutdown to Bolster Energy Reliability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-approves-strategic-gas-plant-shutdown-to-bolster-energy-reliability/The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has approved a critical two-week shutdown of Ghana’s Atuabo Gas Processing Plant, scheduled from August 16–30, 2025. The temporary halt, requested by operator Ghana Gas, will enable essential maintenance to enhance the plant’s efficiency and safety systems. During the suspension, gas supply to power generators will pause, but […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-approves-strategic-gas-plant-shutdown-to-bolster-energy-reliability/

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4 d. ago Atuabo Gas Plant to undergo scheduled maintenance from August 16–30

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has approved a request by the Ghana National Gas Company Ltd. (Ghana Gas) to carry out a scheduled maintenance shutdown of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant from August 16 to August 30, 2025. According to the Ministry, the planned suspension of gas supply will allow for critical inspections, […]

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6 d. ago Napo Urges Lasting Support for Families of Helicopter Crash Victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/napo-urges-lasting-support-for-families-of-helicopter-crash-victims/At a solemn wreath-laying ceremony in Jubilee House gardens, New Patriotic Party stalwart Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (“Napo”) called for unity and sustained compassion toward families of Ghana’s recent helicopter crash victims. The former Energy Minister framed the tragedy which killed two cabinet ministers and six others as a moment for “sober reflection” beyond partisan […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/napo-urges-lasting-support-for-families-of-helicopter-crash-victims/

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9 d. ago Dagbon Overlord turns away Energy Minister over NEDCo power dispute

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, was reportedly turned away from the Gbewaa Palace on Tuesday, August 5, as tensions deepened over the ongoing suspension of field operations by the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).

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3 w. ago Ghana to become fuel hub for Burkina Faso – Jinapor lauds BOST’s role

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has lauded the leadership of BOST for injecting new levels of efficiency into the company’s operations and contributing meaningfully to the ongoing transformation of Ghana’s energy sector.

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3 w. ago BOST showing positive trends, Ghana to export fuel to Burkina Faso – John Jinapor

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has lauded the leadership of BOST for injecting new levels of efficiency into the company’s operations and contributing meaningfully to the ongoing transformation of Ghana’s energy sector.

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4 w. ago Energy Minister rallies support for enhanced efficiency at Ghana Gas

As part of ongoing stakeholder engagements within the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, the Minister for Energy, John Abdulai Jinapor, undertook a working visit to the Ghana National Gas Company Ltd. (GNGC) on 16th July 2025.

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last month Energy Minister blames ‘greedy individuals’ for undermining ‘otherwise good’ PDS deal

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has criticised a small group of “greedy individuals” for derailing the Power Distribution Services (PDS) initiative by manipulating the process and selling shares among themselves. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor clarified that the PDS model itself was not inherently flawed in its attempt to involve the private sector in the management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

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last month Remote communities to benefit from $85m solar energy rollout – Jinapor

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced the launch of a landmark renewable energy programme designed to extend clean and sustainable electricity to thousands of Ghanaians living in remote and island communities. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor revealed that the government officially launched […]

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last month Ghana unveils ambitious renewable energy drive to boost green transition and economic growth

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced a comprehensive plan to accelerate Ghana’s renewable energy adoption, positioning the country as a key player in Africa’s green economy. Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor outlined strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the energy […]

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last month Let the law take its course – Energy Minister on ECG container saga and power theft

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has called for legal action against individuals implicated in the ECG container debacle, insisting that recovering the goods is not enough without holding wrongdoers to account.

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last month ECG deploys new billing system to curb revenue losses – Energy Minister

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has disclosed that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has adopted a new billing system aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing revenue losses.

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last month Government sets 2028 target for universal electricity access – Energy Minister

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that the government is intensifying efforts to extend electricity to every rural community in the country.

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last month 202 ECG contracts to be terminated, 145 others under review – Jinapor

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has announced that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) board has approved the cancellation of 202 contracts.

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last month Ghana’s energy sector is showing signs of stability – Jinapor

Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has stated that the country's economic sector particularly the energy segment is showing encouraging signs of stability and recovery.

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last month ECG sees significant growth in revenue generation – John Jinapor

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has revealed that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has recorded an increase in revenue generation in recent months.

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