Ministry of Energy and Green Transition Holds National Clean Cooking Policy Stakeholders Engagement to Tackle Health and Environmental Challenges
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has inaugurated the newly reconstituted Board of the Energy Commission on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama.
Hon. Jinapor underscored the Commission’s key role as Ghana advances private sector participation in electricity distribution, scales up renewable energy, promotes gas as a transition fuel, and strengthens competitive procurement and standardized power agreements. The agenda also emphasized driving the country’s green transition and attracting investment for resilient energy infrastructure.
As part of efforts to assess and support the performance of agencies , the Minister of Energy and Green Transition today conducted working visits to the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo).
At TOR, the Minister toured ongoing upgrading works, gaining firsthand insight into the facility’s operations. He reaffirmed TOR’s strategic importance to Ghana’s energy security and industrial development while expressing concern over persistent leadership instability, which has hindered progress over the years.
Ghana’s Energy Minister Urges African Leaders to Prioritise Natural Gas at African Energy Week
Minister for Energy and Green Transition has called on his counterparts across the continent to elevate natural gas as the primary fuel source for Africa’s industrialisation and domestic energy needs.
Speaking during at the African Energy Week, the Minister highlighted Ghana’s progress and urged policymakers to adopt similar forward-looking approaches.
The Minister of energy and Green Transition on 4th November 2025 delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Local Content Conference & Exhibition in the Western Region where he reaffirmed Government’s commitment to revitalising Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector.
He emphasised that despite recent challenges including a 32% decline in oil production since 2019 and reduced exploration activity, decisive actions are underway to restore investor confidence and strengthen local participation.
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition paid a working visit to the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant to inspect ongoing maintenance works as part of the scheduled shutdown of the Ghana Gas Infrastructure Project.
He expressed satisfaction with the progress made and encouraged the team to maintain momentum to ensure completion within the stipulated timeframe.
The Ministry of Energy today led a major stakeholders’ engagement on the draft National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Bill, which seeks to repeal and replace the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691) as amended by Act 913.
The proposed bill aims to reform the downstream petroleum sector by strengthening regulation, improving compliance, and addressing emerging challenges and opportunities within the industry.
The government has taken a significant step toward strengthening Ghana’s Water-Energy-Food Nexus initiative with the launch of a 1MW integrated solar plant for the Dawhenya Irrigation Scheme. The project, officially commissioned last Friday by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, marks a major milestone in efforts to promote the productive use of solar energy in key sectors, particularly agriculture.
Ghana has officially launched its National Energy Compact under the Mission 300 initiative, marking a major step toward expanding access to clean, affordable, and reliable energy for all citizens. The announcement was made during a high-level event at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum in New York, held alongside the United Nations General Assembly.
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition has hosted a delegation from the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo), led by its newly appointed Managing Director, Mr. Abiodun Bodunrin, who replaces Ms. Michelle Burket.
Discussions focused on areas of mutual interest and the crucial role WAPCo continues to play in Ghana’s energy sector. The delegation also reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s energy sector goals and strengthening future collaborations.