4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Ghana hosts WAECS 2025, highlights historic synchronisation of West African power grid

Ghana on Tuesday welcomed ministers and energy leaders from across West Africa to the 2025 West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) in Accra, where the Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor, emphasised the need for regional integration to strengthen energy security and accelerate development.

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6 d. ago Government Pledges to Reverse Upstream Petroleum Investment Decline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-to-reverse-upstream-petroleum-investment-decline/The government has assured the energy sector it is preparing to confront declining investment in upstream petroleum operations, a challenge industry experts warn could threaten national energy security and jeopardize revenues if left unchecked. Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition Richard Gyan Mensah delivered the commitment at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards held Friday, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-to-reverse-upstream-petroleum-investment-decline/

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6 d. ago Energy Awards Recognise 36 Leaders Amid Sector Transformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-awards-recognise-36-leaders-amid-sector-transformation/Thirty six individuals and organizations received recognition for leadership and innovation in Ghana’s energy sector at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards held Friday at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. The ceremony, organized by Energy Media Group and endorsed by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and World Energy Council Ghana, carried the theme “Repositioning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-awards-recognise-36-leaders-amid-sector-transformation/

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6 d. ago Government Credits Reforms for Ending Power Crisis at Energy Awards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-credits-reforms-for-ending-power-crisis-at-energy-awards/Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, has hailed Ghana’s recent progress in stabilizing power supply, crediting targeted reforms and strong industry collaboration for turning around the sector after the challenges of late 2024. Speaking at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Mensah […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-credits-reforms-for-ending-power-crisis-at-energy-awards/

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7 d. ago Government pledges stringent reforms to stable power supply, prevent ‘dumsor’

He further outlined deliberate policy actions, such as the renegotiation of the energy sector debt. Notably, the successful renegotiation of monies owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), which, according to the Ministry of Energy, saved the country about $300 million.

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8 d. ago Government Rolls Out Strategic Measures to Stabilise Energy Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-rolls-out-strategic-measures-to-stabilise-energy-sector/The government has implemented a series of strategic policy measures aimed at stabilising Ghana’s energy sector, Minister of Energy and Green Transition Mr John Abdulai Jinapor announced on Friday. Speaking at the Ninth Ghana Energy Awards held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Mr Jinapor said the interventions were restoring energy security and supporting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-rolls-out-strategic-measures-to-stabilise-energy-sector/

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1 week ago Concerned stakeholders petition Energy Minister over governance issues at GRIDCo

A group calling itself Concerned Citizens and Stakeholders in Ghana’s power sector has petitioned the Minister of Energy to investigate what they describe as emerging governance irregularities at the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo).

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1 week ago Industry Questions Ghana State Takeover of Springfield Oil Block

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industry-questions-ghana-state-takeover-of-springfield-oil-block/Industry players are questioning the rationale behind attempts to get the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to acquire West Cape Three Points Block 2 from Springfield Exploration and Production. The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has signaled plans for the state, through GNPC and the Petroleum Commission, to acquire the West Cape Three Points […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industry-questions-ghana-state-takeover-of-springfield-oil-block/

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2 w. ago Energy Minister sets strict technical and commercial criteria for Springfield deal

Energy Minister John Jinapor says the government will only consider a state-led takeover of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited’s (SEP) stake in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP2) if the asset meets strict technical and commercial criteria.

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2 w. ago Government support for Springfield deal depends on Independent valuation

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, says the government will only support a potential state-led takeover of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited’s (SEP) stake in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP2) after an independent and transparent valuation proves the field holds strong commercial prospects.

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2 w. ago Government Faces Criticism Over Springfield Oil Block Takeover Plan

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-faces-criticism-over-springfield-oil-block-takeover-plan/The government’s announcement of a potential state led takeover of Springfield Exploration and Production’s interest in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP 2) has triggered sharp criticism from energy sector observers who argue the approach contradicts petroleum laws and creates a problematic precedent. The Ministry of Energy confirmed on November 19 that the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-faces-criticism-over-springfield-oil-block-takeover-plan/

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2 w. ago Government Inaugurates Nuclear Power Ghana Board for Energy Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-inaugurates-nuclear-power-ghana-board-for-energy-expansion/Government has inaugurated the Nuclear Power Ghana Board as the country advances efforts to add nuclear energy to its national power mix, marking progress in a decades-long pursuit first envisioned by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor, speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, described the inauguration as a significant milestone in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-inaugurates-nuclear-power-ghana-board-for-energy-expansion/

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2 w. ago Energy Minister inaugurates Nuclear Power Ghana Board, urges swift progress on long

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has inaugurated the newly constituted Board of Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG), marking what he described as a decisive step toward realising Ghana’s long-standing ambition of developing nuclear energy for electricity generation.

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2 w. ago West Africa’s major energy stakeholders to lead on clean energy conversation

Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has been confirmed as Patron of the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS), to be held in Accra from 2–3 December 2025. The Summit brings together regional government leaders, investors, and industry partners to showcase investment opportunities and regional energy integration developments set to transform the region by […]

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2 w. ago Opoku Prempeh Admits NPP Won COVID Battle But Lost Electoral War

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opoku-prempeh-admits-npp-won-covid-battle-but-lost-electoral-war/Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the 2024 vice presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has acknowledged that his party’s government successfully managed the health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic but paid a steep political price for the economic decisions made during that period. The former Energy Minister made this candid admission during an appearance […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opoku-prempeh-admits-npp-won-covid-battle-but-lost-electoral-war/

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