Ghana Water Company in GH₵1bn Debt to ECG – Energy Minister Reveals

Ghana to introduce competitive bidding process for solar projects

The Government of Ghana is preparing to introduce a competitive procurement process aimed at accelerating solar power generation in the country. This initiative was announced by Richard Gyan Mensah, Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, during a stakeholder forum held in Accra. The event, jointly organized by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana […] The post Ghana to introduce competitive bidding process for solar projects ap…

Ghana Water Company in GH₵1bn debt to ECG – Energy minister reveals

Minister Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has disclosed that Ghana Water Limited has failed to pay the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for power consumed over the past seven months, resulting in an accumulated debt of approximately GH₵1 billion. This revelation was made during […]

Ghana faces energy crisis as fuel reserves drop to just 2.6 days

By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s Energy Minister, John Jinapor, has warned that the country’s fuel supply for power generation is dangerously low, with only 2.6 days of reserves remaining. Speaking to the Parliamentary Energy Committee on Thursday, Mr Jinapor said the Energy Ministry urgently needs GH₵1.1 billion to purchase liquid fuel to keep power plants running. He described the situation as critical and stressed that the government must act quickl…

‘If I don’t sack you, I’ll be sacked’ – John Jinapor tells underperforming energy officials

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has issued a stern warning to administrative officers within the energy sector, stating that underperformance or attempts to sabotage operations will not be tolerated. Speaking at a briefing with members of the Energy Committee of Parliament and Cabinet on Thursday, May 15, Mr. Jinapor emphasized that any official found to be negligent or obstructive will be dismissed from their post, r…