Ghana's Energy Contracts Shrouded in Secrecy: CEMSE Demands Transparency to Curb Sector Losses
Civil society group calls for public disclosure of energy sector performance contracts to improve accountability and reduce financial leaks.
Energy sector delays costing Ghana $1bn yearly, World Bank warns amid recovery gains
World Bank flags energy sector inefficiencies as major fiscal risk threatening Ghana's economic recovery momentum.
Ghana unlocks $3.5bn oil and gas investment after resolving operator disputes
Resolution of government disputes with oil firms opens door for major upstream petroleum investments.
Ghana's Oil Sector Unlocked: $3.5bn Investment Surge Follows Dispute Resolution
Ghana's petroleum industry gains momentum as government resolves outstanding disputes with operators, attracting $3.5bn in fresh capital commitments.
Shell's Vivo Energy Ghana Charts Growth Path at Retailer Summit, Celebrates Network Excellence
Vivo Energy Ghana convened retailers and staff at annual conference to reinforce partnership commitments and recognise top performers across its fuel retail network.
IMF warns Ghana energy sector remains fiscal burden despite debt reduction gains
The IMF cautions that Ghana's energy sector shortfall persists at US$1.1 billion despite progress in reducing legacy debt and improving collections.
Ghana risks IMF return unless ECG and state firms fix deep-rooted inefficiencies, economist warns
Professor Godfred Bokpin cautions that ongoing losses in state enterprises could trigger another IMF intervention if reform momentum stalls.
Energy Levy Hike Masks True Cost of Living Crisis, Economist Warns Government
Dr. George Domfe criticises government for insufficiently publicising a 700% increase in the Energy Sector Levy, warning of hidden pressure on households and businesses.
Parliament tightens fuel subsidy rules with landmark levy amendment to stop smuggling scams
Ghana's Parliament has passed amendments to close fuel subsidy loopholes, raising levies on fuel oil and shifting to ex-post tax refunds for industries.
Former Tema Oil Refinery chief Asante Berko faces US bribery trial over alleged $1m payoffs to Ghana officials
Former Tema Oil Refinery MD Asante Berko faces trial in Brooklyn for allegedly bribing Ghanaian government officials to secure a Turkish power-plant contract.
Ghana's Energy Sector Overhaul: How Government Plans to Break the IPP Debt Cycle
Ghana's government has saved over $240m through IPP renegotiations and targets 100% monthly payments to independent power producers.
Ghana's Energy Firms Must Come Clean on Finances, Say Transparency Advocates
Only a handful of state-owned energy corporations have published accounts, raising fresh concerns over accountability in Ghana's vital power sector.