25th March 2022 the country’s quest to be energy efficient and sufficient. He applauded the Minister of Energy for establishing the Energy Transition Committee and also lauded the Government for ensuring that Ghana meets the standards to rock shoulders with other countries after the COP 26Conference on carbon emissions. Parliament approved the €20 million...
Karpowership Ghana wins African Human Resource Innovation Award
28th March 2022 Stephen Apraku (left), an officer of the Accounting Dept; Dorcas Bonney (middle), HR Assistant Manager and Michael Osei, Administrative Specialist, all of Karpowership Ghana displaying the award Karpowership Ghana has been awarded the “Best Organisation in Workplace Culture” at the just ended 2022 African Human Resource...
Let’s explore innovative ways to transition – Owuraku Aidoo, Deputy Energy Minister
Hon. Owuraku 30th March 2022 The Deputy Minister of Energy, Hon. William Owuraku Aidoo has called on Ghanaians to explore innovative ways through which the country can transition from the use of fossil fuels without stifling economic growth. According to him, the country was blessed with huge mineral potential including...
Govt pays GH¢16.45bn to power producers — Deputy Minister of Energy
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...
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 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...