The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor (MP), has launched a major turnkey electrification project aimed at extending electricity supply to 206 communities across 18 districts in the Volta Region. The project, being implemented under the Government’s Rural Electrification Acceleration and Urban Intensification Initiative (REIP), forms part of Government’s broader commitment […]
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has announced a key milestone in power generation efforts, revealing that an additional unit at the Akosombo Dam has been successfully restored to operation. In a brief update shared on Tuesday night, the Minister disclosed that “at 9:09 pm, the fourth unit at Akosombo Dam was successfully brought into operation,” […]
Energy Minister John Jinapor is expected to announce a temporary suspension of some margins on petroleum pricing today, in what could bring relief to consumers over the next four weeks. This is what JOYBUSINESS has gathered from persons with knowledge of engagements between the Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, and the Energy Minister to review taxes and margins […]
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bottling plant at Axim, in the Ellembelle, Ajumuro, and Gwira area of the Western Region, is currently under review, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor has informed Parliament. The project, implemented as an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) initiative under the National Cylinder Recirculation Model programme, is valued at […]
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. Speaking on the Super Morning […]
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that government has initiated processes for the construction of a new Offshore Mooring Facility to address infrastructure challenges affecting Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. During his visit to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Wednesday, October 15, Dr Jinapor explained that the project would […]
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has confirmed even though a delegation he ld to the Gbewaa Palace on Tuesday, August 5, was welcomed, the Overlord of Dagbon refused to accept an apology on behalf of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). The Minister’s visit was part of a diplomatic effort to […]
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that new adjustments under the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), will take full effect today, July 16, 2025—just a day after President John Dramani Mahama directed the cancellation of fuel allowances and allocations for all political appointees as part of sweeping austerity measures. In an […]
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced the formal Declaration of Commerciality (DoC) for the Eban-Akoma oil and gas discoveries within the Cape Three Points Block 4 (CTP-B4), marking a significant step in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector. The declaration, submitted on July 3, 2025, follows the successful completion of an appraisal programme confirming […]
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has defended the newly approved GH¢1.00 petroleum levy, stating that this is the right time to impose it, as it is a prudent fiscal intervention necessary to stabilise the country’s energy sector. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s SMS on Wednesday, June 4, Mr Jinapor explained that […]
Economist Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin has cast doubt on the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) 24-hour economy proposal, calling it unrealistic in light of ongoing energy challenges. Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile on Saturday, May 17, he said the country cannot even sustain a reliable 8-hour energy cycle, yet politicians are promising a 24-hour system. “You are not […]
The government has initiated a review of the Gold for Oil policy, holding a crucial meeting with petroleum sector stakeholders amid concerns over potential fuel shortages in parts of the country. On his first day in office, Energy Minister John Jinapor met with key industry groups, including the Bulk Oil Distribution Companies, the Chamber of […]
