Articles tagged with “energy sector”

A fire outbreak has triggered widespread outages, raising questions about Ghana's long-term energy strategy-what's the plan?

Ghana's power sector faces a major disruption after a fire at the Akosombo substation-crippling electricity transmission. The incident has sparked concerns about the return of "dumsor" and exposed deeper issues within the energy sector.

Why is the CEO of Ghana Gas pushing for a tariff hike, and what does it mean for the average Ghanaian?

Ghana Gas is appealing to the PURC for an increase in gas transmission tariffs. The CEO warns of potential infrastructure collapse - hinting at widespread consequences for the nation's energy sector.

Karpowership is pushing to extend its stay in Ghana - but what does this mean for the country's power supply?

Karpowership Ghana is in talks with the government to extend its power supply agreement. The company hopes to continue providing reliable electricity - but what could this mean for Ghana's energy future?

A potential suspension of fuel taxes is on the table - but what will be the true cost?

Ghana's government is considering suspending certain taxes and levies on petroleum products - a move intended to ease the burden on consumers amid rising crude prices. The potential impact on government revenue and the stability of Ghana's energy sector remains a key consideration.

The government has been working to restructure debt in the energy sector - but can they keep the lights on?

President Mahama says his administration has been working to resolve debts owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Negotiations and restructuring have taken place to address the financial strain - but what impact will this have?

A major debt was creating problems in Ghana's power sector - can the government find a way out?

President Mahama says his administration has been working to resolve challenges in the power sector. He says they've been addressing a substantial debt owed to Independent Power Producers - but the details of how remain to be seen.