… The PURC’s Executive Secretary, Dr Shafic Suleman, said modernising the company’s metering system would help it account for water supplied to consumers and improve revenue collection. …
… Speaking during a media engagement in the Western Region, PURC Executive Secretary, Dr Shafic Suleman, said the Commission will engage the Ministry of Roads and Highways, contractors and utility providers to find a more proactive approach to protecting critical infrastructure. …
… The Executive Secretary of PURC, Dr Shafic Suleman, described Ghana Gas as a strategic asset for the country’s power sector and said the regulator’s visit was intended to better understand the investment needed to sustain the company’s operations. …
… ), describing it as a critical link in the financial sustainability of the energy sector. He also encouraged the PURC to broaden stakeholder engagement and support industrial competitiveness, particularly in relation to the Government’s 24-hour economy agenda. Dr Shafic Suleman …
Dr. Shafic Suleman, Executive Secretary, PURC The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) in the Ashanti Region has advised electricity and water consumers not to panic when presented with huge accumulated utility bills, stressing that the law allows such arrears to be sett …
… Presenting the equipment, the Executive Secretary of PURC, Dr Shafic Suleman, said the gesture reflects the Commission’s commitment to supporting academic institutions that contribute to policy research and capacity building in the energy sector. …
… The Executive Secretary of the PURC, Dr Shafic Suleman, disclosed this in an interview on the PM Express Business Edition with host George Wiafe on June 25, 2026. …
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission says Ghana Water Limited will receive extra revenue if it reduces its non-revenue water rate below 40 per cent, with the funds intended for further infrastructure investment. The regulator currently permits Ghana Water a 45 per cent non-revenue water benchmark, expects it to decline to 43 per cent over three years, but Ghana Water's rate stood at 47.6 per cent as of June 2026, exceeding the target and triggering financial penalties.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission says Ghana Water Limited will receive extra revenue if it reduces its non-revenue water rate below 40 per cent, with the funds intended for further infrastructure investment. The regulator currently permits Ghana Water a 45 per cent non-revenue water benchmark, expects it to decline to 43 per cent over three years, but Ghana Water's rate stood at 47.6 per cent as of June 2026, exceeding the target and triggering financial penalties.
Consumers partly bear the cost of water lost by Ghana Water Limited through tariffs they pay, according to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission's Executive Secretary. Ghana Water's non-revenue water rate stood at 47.6 per cent as of June 2026, exceeding the regulatory benchmark of 45 per cent.
Ghana Water Limited has reduced its non-revenue water rate from 52.2 per cent in December 2024 to 47.6 per cent by June 2026, but remains above the 45 per cent benchmark set by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, which expects further reductions to about 43 per cent and eventually below 40 per cent.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has urged Ghana Water Limited to adopt advanced metering technology to track water consumption and reduce non-revenue water, which stood at 47.6 per cent as of June 2026, exceeding the 45 per cent benchmark. The PURC's Executive Secretary said the improvements would help account for water supplied and improve revenue collection by tackling theft, replacing defective meters, and extending metering to unmeasured areas.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission is bringing together road contractors and utility service providers to address damage to water and other utility infrastructure during road construction under the Big Push programme. Utility providers will be required to share maps of major pipelines and transmission lines with contractors, and those who damage critical infrastructure will bear restoration costs.
Ghana Gas Company is shifting focus from profitability to reinvestment, with plans to upgrade facilities and increase gas availability for power generation and industrial use. The company plans to construct a third compressor to provide redundancy in gas processing operations, with construction expected to begin by end of September.
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition commissioned the new head office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission in Accra, saying the facility symbolises stronger utility regulation and consumer protection and should enable the PURC to deepen oversight of electricity, water and natural gas sectors.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) in the Ashanti Region has advised electricity and water consumers that they may settle accumulated utility bills through agreed instalment payment plans under Regulation 31 of the PURC (Consumer Service) Regulations, 2020. The provision applies when utilities fail to issue bills for more than three months before demanding payment, or when they discover undercharging and seek recovery; if consumers and providers cannot agree on a plan, either party may refer the matter to PURC for resolution.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has donated 10 desktop computers and 2 laptops to the University of Cape Coast's Institute for Oil and Gas Studies to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia in Ghana's energy sector.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission says reversing the proposed third-quarter utility tariff hike may be extremely difficult, citing the need to ensure stable power supply, address rising fuel financing costs, and maintain financial viability of power producers and distributors. The regulator says the tariff adjustments are necessary given significant power sector debt.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission and Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources are working to develop a regulatory and licensing framework for water service providers, including a Clean Drinking Water Services Act, to address long-standing challenges in service delivery and tariff management.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission convened a strategic meeting with the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Grid Company to review preparedness measures and align operational plans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, establishing a monitoring framework to ensure reliable electricity supply during the tournament.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has stated there is no need for a formal load-shedding timetable despite recent power outages, with the acting executive secretary attributing interruptions to technical challenges and system upgrades rather than generation shortages. He maintains electricity supply will stabilise soon and that the situation does not amount to "dumsor" or warrant rationing measures.