[ad_1] Power supply has been interrupted in some parts of the Greater Accra Region following the heavy rains that affected several areas on Monday, June 29, according to the Spokesperson and Communications Director at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson. In a Facebook post, Mr Rockson said the ongoing downpour had resulted…
[ad_1] Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that the Sentuo Oil Refinery will increase its refining capacity from 40,000 barrels per day to 100,000 barrels per day upon completion of its second phase. Addressing guests during the commissioning of Phase II of the refinery on Thursday, June 25, Mr. Jinapor described…
[ad_1] Some unknown persons suspected to be members of the National Security have been captured assaulting a staff member of the Ministry of Energy on the morning of Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Kasoa Amanfrom. This assault was captured in exclusive footage sighted on The1957News on social media. These persons assaulted three people on…
[ad_1] At a small cooking spot in Duayaw Nkwanta Zongo, in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region, 65-year-old kenkey seller, Hawa Mumuni bends over a smoking wood fire. The heat hits her face as she stirs a large pot – the same way she has cooked for 45 years. Not far from her, porridge vendor, Zaliyatu Issaka, arranges firewood under her metal stand, preparing for the morning rush. For her,…
[ad_1] Ahead of the upcoming 7th December general elections, the Presidential Candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party, NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, NDC, John Dramani Mahama, have emerged with plans to transform the country’s agricultural and energy sectors. Dr Bawumia, the NPP flagbearer, pledged to…
[ad_1] Kofi Kapito, CEO of the Consumer Protection Agency, has stated that the current energy crisis makes it difficult for the Electricity Company of Ghana to issue a load-shedding timetable. Speaking on Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda on Tuesday, April 23, Mr. Kapito said unlike previous instances where power outages stemmed primarily from generation capacity…
[ad_1] Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), has stated that the energy sector is currently lacking effective leadership. Consequently, he is advocating for the appointment of a new leader to address the ongoing challenges. The country has been grappling with frequent power outages in recent times, prompting widespread…
[ad_1] Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has expressed optimism that the newly commissioned 430-kilometre natural gas pipeline in the Ashanti Region will significantly boost industrialization in the area. The pipeline, initiated by Genser Energy, aims to enhance Ghana’s power sector and provide affordable energy to support various regional industries. During the commissioning ceremony on…
[ad_1] Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has defended the energy sector under the leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo, stating that it is far better than the previous administration led by John Mahama, despite the prevailing power crisis. In recent weeks, numerous regions across the country, particularly in Greater Accra, have been grappling with power…
[ad_1] The Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has urged the government to prioritize investments in renewable energy sources such as solar and wind amidst the ongoing power crisis. The inconsistent power supply, particularly in the capital city of Accra, has been causing disruptions in daily life for businesses…
