Author: Michael Ogbodu
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NDC will establish a Renewable Energy Authority if voted into power – John Jinapor
The National Democratic Congress says it will establish a Renewable Energy Authority as part of its efforts towards achieving the country’s plan on green energy. Speaking at the Energy Manifesto Dialogue organised by the Institute of Energy Security, former deputy Energy Minister, John Abu Jinapor said the NDC’s plan of establishing a Renewable Energy Authority…
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IES sceptical about feasibility of planned Petroleum Hub
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) says for government to succeed with its plans of establishing a Petroleum Hub in the Western Region, it is imperative that it gets the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) back on its feet. Speaking to Citi Business News, Executive Director of the Institute of Energy Security, Nana Amoasi VII, indicated…
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Bui Power Authority to become front runner in renewable energy projects – Fred Oware
Chief Executive officer of the Bui Power Authority, Fred Oware, says the passage of the Bui Power Authority (Amendment) Bill 2020 will empower his outfit to make strides in the country’s renewable energy space. Speaking to Citi Business News, Mr Fred Oware indicated that the move will help remove a major barrier to its renewable…
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Kumasi Airport to attain international status by mid 2021 – Ashanti Regional Minister
Ghana’s aviation industry is set to get a major boost as plans are currently underway to convert the Kumasi Airport into one that meets international standards. This would make the Kumasi Airport the second international airport in Ghana. Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah indicated that expansion works are expected to be completed by the middle…
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Don’t impose taxes on fuel after 2020 elections – COPEC cautions government
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has called on government to ensure it desists from introducing new taxes on petroleum next year. Speaking to Citi Business News, Executive Secretary of COPEC, Duncan Amoah said, whichever party that wins the upcoming elections should desist from the act as it greatly inconveniences the average Ghanaian. He stated…
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Revamp TOR to ensure investor confidence for petroleum hub – COPEC to Government
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) says government must get the Tema Oil Refinery up and running if it hopes to attract funding for its planned petroleum hub. Executive Secretary of COPEC, Duncan Amoah, says the current state of TOR will not boost investor confidence to raise funds for the petroleum hub. He stated that,…
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Parliament passes Bui Power Authority (Amendment), Bill 2020
Ghana is expected to make some progress in green energy as Parliament has passed into law the Bui Power Authority (Amendment), Bill 2020. The Bill is expected to empower the Bui Power Authority to develop renewable energy and other clean energy alternatives in the country. The Bill was laid in the House on Friday, 30th…
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Beijing Everyway threatens lawsuit over Accra intelligent traffic management contract
Management of the Beijing Everyway Traffic and Lighting Technology Company Limited, the entity previously contracted to implement the Accra intelligent traffic management project has hinted that it will file a suit against the Government of Ghana in the London court of international arbitration The company was contracted in 2018 to implement the project worth 100…
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Government defends terminating, re-awarding Accra Intelligent Traffic Management contract
Government has defended its decision to change the contractor for the implementation of the Accra Intelligent Traffic Management Project. Speaking to Citi Business News, Chairman of the Defense and Interior Committee of Parliament, Seth Acheampong, indicated that government did not agree with the conditionality in the previous contract hence the decision to terminate it. He…
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ECG to boost revenue mobilization with remote sensing technology – Amewu
Energy Minister, Peter Amewu, has indicated that the Electricity Company of Ghana, ECG, is expected to see an improvement in its revenue collection. According to the Minister, ECG has begun piloting a remote sensing technology that will help in the process. “So, going forward, we will significantly improve revenue collection with the implementation of a…