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.

The Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, laid before Parliament a paper on a concession agreement to allow a consortium of investors to privately invest in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

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.