Deputy Minister of Energy, Mr. William Owuraku Aidoo The government paid GH¢16.45 billion to independent power producers (IPPs) and fuel suppliers from 2016 to June 2021. While the IPPs received GH¢12.07 billion, fuel suppliers were paid GH¢4.36 billion. The payment was done on behalf of the Electricity Company of Ghana...
Chamber of IPPs commends Energy Minister for resolving some energy challenges; cancels $600m energy debt
Dr. Elikplim Kwablah Apetorgbor, the CEO of the Chamber of Independent Power Producers and Bulk Consumers The Chamber of Independent Power Producers, Distributors, and Bulk Consumers has commended the Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, for his good leadership and working relationship that has helped resolve some major issues in...
Energy Minister leads 2022 Energy Sector Work Programme Retreat
The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has opened a 3-day work retreat at the Aqua Safari Resort in Ada for CEOs and Board Chairpersons of the energy sector agencies, as well as other stakeholders. In his opening remarks, Dr. Prempeh, who is also the MP for Manhyia South,...
Ghanaians urged to assume leading roles in the energy sector to boost local content
Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has reiterated calls for Ghanaians to assume leading roles in the various sub-sectors under the country’s energy sector. According to him, the practice of expatriates being awarded huge contracts due to the lack of skills and technical know-how among Ghanaians must be addressed. To...
Ghana’s oil sector investments to be constrained – Energy expert
Ghana’s oil sector investments would continue to be constrained if it does not focus on internal resources. According to Energy Expert, Dr. Yusif Sulemana, the world is nearing an era where oil firms will lose interest in hydrocarbon investments. This, he said, will increase the cost of hydrocarbons, translating into...
Ghana takes over AMERI plant
Ghana has taken full ownership of the 250-megawatt (MW) power production plant from the African and Middle East Resources Investment Group, otherwise known as AMERI Energy. The 10-unit barge, with the capacity to generate 25MW each, totaling 250MW, which is commissioned on natural gas, is set to be moved to...
Bui Power CEO takes his seat on NPG board
The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has sworn in the Chief Executive Officer of Bui Power Authority (BPA), Samuel Kofi Ahiave Dzamesi as a Board Member of Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) on January 24, 2022, at the Ministry of Energy, Conference Room.