61 h. ago Govt targets 99.9% electricity access by 2030 as Awurahae, Sapor Get Power

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/govt-targets-99-9-electricity-access-by-2030-as-awurahae-sapor-get-power/Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving near-universal access to electricity, pledging to raise the national access rate from the current 89.03 per cent to about 99.9 per cent by 2030. Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, said the goal is central to accelerating socio-economic development, particularly in underserved communities. “Government […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/govt-targets-99-9-electricity-access-by-2030-as-awurahae-sapor-get-power/

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4 d. ago Energy Ministry Pledges Stable Power Supply Throughout Christmas

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-ministry-pledges-stable-power-supply-throughout-christmas/The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has assured Ghanaians of sustained stable electricity supply throughout the Christmas period and beyond. Richmond Rockson, Head of Communication at the Ministry, stated that the ministry is working closely with relevant agencies in the energy sector to sustain stable power supply during the Christmas period and beyond, a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-ministry-pledges-stable-power-supply-throughout-christmas/

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5 d. ago GRIDCo begins test run to connect AKSA Anwomaso power plant to national grid

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has commenced tie-in and test run activities to connect the newly completed AKSA Anwomaso Power Plant to the national transmission grid.

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7 d. ago Energy Minister Pledges Stable Power Supply as Grid Hits Record Demand

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-minister-pledges-stable-power-supply-as-grid-hits-record-demand/Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor assured Ghanaians of stable power supply during the festive period despite the national grid reaching a record peak demand of approximately 4,300 megawatts, marking an all time high for energy consumption. The Minister addressed participants at a health walk organized by the Ministry on Saturday, December […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-minister-pledges-stable-power-supply-as-grid-hits-record-demand/

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7 d. ago Energy minister assures stable power as Ghana hits peak demand in December

Amid the twinkling lights and heightened commercial activity of the Christmas season, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has issued a firm guarantee that the national power grid will remain stable, despite surging to a historic all-time high in energy consumption.

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1 week ago Government Seeks Civil Society Input on Petroleum Act Legislative Review Committee

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-seeks-civil-society-input-on-petroleum-act-legislative-review-committee/The Ghanaian government is consulting with civil society organizations to gather stakeholder views as part of efforts to review the Petroleum Exploration and Production Act 2016 and associated regulations governing the upstream petroleum sector. The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition inaugurated a Legislative Review Committee earlier this year co-chaired by former Minister for Power […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-seeks-civil-society-input-on-petroleum-act-legislative-review-committee/

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1 week ago Underperforming energy agency heads face the axe – Minister Jinapor warns

Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, has issued a firm warning to heads of agencies and senior managers within the energy sector, stating that underperformance will lead to removal from office.

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1 week ago ECG and NEDCo performance to face tougher scrutiny in 2026 – Energy Minister

Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has announced stricter performance monitoring for power transmission and distribution agencies in 2026, stressing that inefficiencies in the system can no longer be tolerated.

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1 week ago Ghana’s energy sector shows progress after early 2025 challenges – Energy Minister

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, says Ghana’s energy sector has recorded significant improvements after facing deep structural challenges at the beginning of 2025.

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1 week ago Energy Minister receives PSP framework to drive efficiency in power distribution sector

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has received the Guiding Framework for Private Sector Participation (PSP) in Ghana’s electricity distribution sector, describing it as a major milestone in ongoing reforms at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).

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1 week ago Oil and gas to remain key to Ghana’s economic survival despite Green Transition – Energy Ministry

Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Dr Yusif Sulemana has reiterated government’s commitment to maintaining oil and gas as a central pillar of Ghana’s economic and industrial development, even as the country advances its green transition agenda.

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2 w. ago Bawumia is the most prepared to lead our party to victory – Napo to Bono NPP delegates

Former Energy Minister and 2024 New Patriotic Party running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has reiterated his confidence in the leadership qualities of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Dr Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo, has been engaging members of the NPP ahead of the party’s January 31 primaries, with his latest tour taking him to the Bono Region.

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2 w. ago Energy Ministry says PURC’s 9% tariff increase needed to protect utilities and fund power investments

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has defended the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) recent decision to raise electricity tariffs by 9% effective January 2026, amid concerns raised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

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2 w. ago Energy Ministry hits back at Minority, says 9% tariff hike modest compared to their 27%

The Spokesperson and Director of Communication for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has fired back at criticisms from the Minority in Parliament over the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) announcement of a 9% electricity tariff increase effective January 2026.

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2 w. ago West Africa Advances Regional Power Grid Integration Following Historic Synchronisation Test

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-advances-regional-power-grid-integration-following-historic-synchronisation-test/Ghana’s Energy Minister has called for accelerated regional power integration at the 2025 West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit in Accra, citing successful grid synchronisation trials and economic benefits from deeper cooperation among member states. John Abdulai Jinapor told colleagues at the summit that West African nations must pursue full interconnection with urgency, warning that fragmented […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-advances-regional-power-grid-integration-following-historic-synchronisation-test/

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3 w. ago Ghana to anchor Africa’s green energy future as Minister unveils $3.4bn renewable investment plan

Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the country is positioning itself as a continental leader in clean energy, backed by an ambitious US$3.4 billion renewable energy action and investment plan.

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3 w. ago Africa must lead the global clean energy revolution — Energy Minister Jinapor declares at REFA 2025

Addressing policymakers and investors at REFA 2025 in Accra, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor urged African countries to seize the moment and lead the global shift towards clean energy.

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3 w. ago Gov’t engaging private sector stakeholders to review EV tax incentives – Energy Ministry

Government says it is holding ongoing engagements with private sector stakeholders to review tax incentives and the duty structure on electric vehicles (EVs), as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s transition to clean and modern transport systems. Speaking at the ERA Conference, Exhibition and EV Experience, Deputy Energy Minister Dr. Richard Gyan-Mensah said the […]

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3 w. ago Deputy Energy Minister unveils 850kWp solar system at Sintex Tank factory

The Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, inaugurated an 850kWp grid-connected solar power system at Sintex Tank Factory in the Tema Industrial Park on Thursday, November 27.

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3 w. ago Ghana Launches National Net Metering Portal, Unlocking 12,000 Free Solar Connections in Landmark Clean Energy Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-national-net-metering-portal-unlocking-12000-free-solar-connections-in-landmark-clean-energy-push/Ghana on Monday launched a nationwide Net Metering Project and Web Application Portal—ushering in a new era in the country’s clean energy transition—under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition’s Scaling Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP-Ghana). The multilateral-funded initiative aims to expand access to affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity while accelerating the adoption of rooftop […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-national-net-metering-portal-unlocking-12000-free-solar-connections-in-landmark-clean-energy-push/

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