The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), the implementing agency for Ghana’s Power Compact II, has signed a contract for the commencement of works to upgrade the Southern power distribution company, Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) low voltage (LV) network in the Kwabenya District in Greater Accra Region. The project, when completed...
IPPs express interest in taking over ECG as new concessionaire
A group of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) has expressed interest in taking over the management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), nearly 15 months after the government terminated the Concession Agreement with Power Distribution Services (PDS) over allegations of fraud. In a letter written to the Office of the...
Confirmed: Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh Appointed Energy Minister Designate
A former Minister for Education in the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has been appointed as the Minister designate for Energy. He was named among the list of Ministers appointed by President Nana Akufo-Addo and submitted to the country’s Parliament on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Prior to his...
Consider revising decision to freeze licenses to new IPPs – IES
The Institute of Energy Securities wants government to consider revising its decision to put a freeze on discussions and issuance of licenses to new Independent Power Producers including renewables that are cheaper and more environmentally friendly. According to the IES, a revision of the decision is necessary because it has...