The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdullai Jinapor, has announced a temporary disruption of power supply across the country on Sunday, July 13, as gas suppliers, ENI, turn off their valves for rehabilitation. It is part of the company’s measures to increase gas production to 270 mm scarf. …
Read More »No Need For Load-Shedding Timetable – Energy Ministry
The Ministry of Energy has dismissed recent calls from the Minority in Parliament for the publication of a load management timetable amid ongoing power outages, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor’. In a statement issued on Monday, May 19, the Ministry, through its Spokesperson and Head of Communications, Richmond Rockson, Esq., …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Appoints Herbert Krapa As Minister of State At Energy Ministry
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Hebert Krapa as Minister of State at the Energy Ministry. According to the president, this appointment has become necessary due to the increasing workload at the Energy Ministry. Hebert Krapa currently is a Deputy Energy Minister and a Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana. …
Read More »Audio: ‘Dumsor’ Will End Soon; Energy Ministry Is Working On It – Bawumia Assures Ghanaians
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured Ghanaians that the Ministry of Energy is working to resolve the power outages. He says that very soon, the challenges will be over. “I know that there are challenges, we are going to work on …
Read More »Energy Ministry Reacts To NAPO’s “Dumsor” Comment
The Ministry of Energy claims recent remarks by Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh regarding the issuance of a load-shedding timetable have been deliberately distorted by the Media to portray the Minister as an insensitive person. Kofi Abrefa Afena, a spokesperson for the Energy Ministry, in a statement on March 26, affirmed …
Read More »ECG Hasn’t Disconnected Us; We Run On Prepaid Metres – Energy Ministry
The Ministry of Energy says it has noted reports that it suffered a disconnection exercise from its agency, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over alleged unpaid electricity bills last Tuesday. The Ministry described the report as wrong saying its facility runs on prepaid meters. Speaking on the matter, Communications …
Read More »Energy Ministry Sets The Records Straight On Fuel Price Increases
The Ministry of Energy has responded to claims by the NDC that the Akufo-Addo led government is responsible for the continuous increase in fuel prices being experienced in the country. The ministry in a press statement on Tuesday, October 19 signed by the Public Relations Officer, Kwasi Obeng-Fosu is refuting …
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