Tag: GNPC
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President to launch oil block bidding on Oct 15
President Akufo-Addo is expected to launch the country’s maiden Oil and Gas Licensing Round next Monday [October 15, 2018]. The purpose of the licensing round is to encourage transparency in petroleum agreements while employing competent and capable companies. The decision is also to enhance cost effectiveness and undertake oil exploration in a sustainable and mutually…
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PIAC probes GNPC over Takoradi assets & revenue losses
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has the next seven days to explain to the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), circumstances surrounding the Corporation’s acquisition of properties in the Western region. The move has been viewed by some as a conflict of interest which flouts administrative rules. The Chairman of PIAC, Dr. Steve Manteaw…
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Saltpond Oilfield ‘wasting’ petroleum revenue – PIAC
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee, PIAC, wants the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to expedite processes to decommission the Saltpond Oil Production Company Limited. PIAC is alarmed at how the non functioning oilfield is still draining the nation’s meager oil resources and impeding other investments. The need to decommission the Saltpond oilfield forms part…
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Aker Energy quickens process to start oil drilling in 2021
Norwegian oil company, Aker Energy, has disclosed to Citi Business News it is hoping to start its oil exploration activities in Ghana by the end of 2021. The company explains that it is working to complete the necessary processes to get clearance from the government to start operations. The CEO of Aker, Jan Arve Haugan…
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Parliament assures critical probe of ExxonMobil deal
The Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament has indicated that it will ensure Ghana gets the best out of the deal signed with ExxonMobil. The agreement is expected to be presented to Parliament for ratification when the House resumes. Citi Business News understands that certain key aspects will dominate the deliberation on the agreement. The…
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Gov’t signs agreement with ExxonMobil
Government is anticipating increased activities in Ghana’s oil exploration activities with the coming on board of ExxonMobil. The Minister of Energy, BoakyeAgyarko tells Citi Business News the move will also increase government’s revenue from the sector to propel economic growth and transformation. ExxonMobil’s investment in the oil sector becomes the first major one in Ghana…
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Industry divided over reduced cost of gas
There have been mixed reactions to government’s announcement of a 26% reduction in the cost of gas to businesses that rely heavily on the product. While industry has wholly welcomed the move, some industry analysts have cautioned against the outstanding debts facing institutions involved in the supply of gas. Citi Business News spoke to a…
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PIAC criticizes Finance Minister for breaching petroleum laws
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) is alarmed at the absence of an Investment Advisory Committee in the management of Ghana’s oil revenue for 2017. According to PIAC, the situation means the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta has breached Section 29 of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act, hence must work to resolve the situation.…
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ACEP demands cancellation of non performing Petroleum Agreements
The African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) wants the Ghana National Petroleum Commission (GNPC) to review all petroleum agreements which have breached the minimum work obligation in the petroleum laws. Of the 14 petroleum agreements, 5 had been affected by the ITLOS ruling hence their inability to conduct the expected activities on the allocated block.…
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White & Case advises GNPC on landmark gas deal
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) on a landmark liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification project located in Tema, Ghana. Under the structure of the deal, Gazprom Global LNG Limited, a global subsidiary of global energy giant PAO Gazprom (Gazprom), the world’s largest gas producer, will supply…