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153 The Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU), operating through its local union at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has mounted a strong opposition to the proposed merger between the PURC and the Energy Commission, describing the move as premature, poorly consulted, and potentially damaging to Ghana’s regulatory framework in the energy and utilities sector. […]
995 The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has approved a request by Ghana National Gas Company Ltd. (Ghana Gas) to undertake a scheduled maintenance shutdown of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant from August 16, 2025, to August 30, 2025. This essential maintenance is part of the government’s commitment to ensuring the continued safe and […]
1,148 As part of activities marking the 2025 Civil Service Week celebrations, staff of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition embarked on a clean-up exercise. The initiative is aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and demonstrating the Ministry’s commitment to climate-conscious public service. Ag. Chief Director of the Ministry, Solomon Adjetey-Sowah, on behalf of the […]
1,037 The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector during a working visit to the Petroleum Commission. In an interaction with management and staff of the Commission, the Minister underscored the critical role the agency plays in Ghana’s energy development. He commended […]
1,340 The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has emphasized the significance of the 161kV Anwomaso-Kumasi Transmission Line Project in Ghana’s energy sector. The project, which was launched with a groundbreaking ceremony today is expected to enhance power evacuation capacity in the Ashanti Region, improve voltage stability, and reduce system losses. […]
1,126The Government of Ghana and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have signed a host agreement, officially designating Ghana as the host for the ISA Regional Committee for Africa. The agreement sets the stage for a high-level regional meeting scheduled from September 2–4, 2025. The meeting will bring together member countries to coordinate solar energy programmes, […]
1,249 The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah (MP), has undertaken a working visit to the Obuasi GRIDCo and ECG substations following a devastating fire outbreak at the GRIDCo substation on May 21, 2025, which plunged Obuasi and surrounding communities, including New Edubiase, into darkness. The visit, which followed the instructions […]
1,319 In a significant step towards achieving universal electricity access and promoting sustainable development, the Government of Ghana has officially launched the Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP) in Lala, Sene East District of the Bono East Region. The programme, which aims to provide clean and sustainable electricity to over 70,000 people in some of the […]