Also known as: Mr Jinapor · Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor · Dr Jinapor · Mr. Jinapor · Dr John Abdulai Jinapor · Hon. Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor · Mr John Abdulai Jinapor · Minister for Energy Dr John Abdulai Jinapor · Hon. Dr John Abdulai Jinapor
Minister for Energy and Green Transition driving policy reforms across Ghana's power, petroleum, and renewable energy sectors.
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The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has held a strategic policy dialogue with the IMANI Centre for Policy and Education to discuss government policies and progress in Ghana’s energy sector. …
John Jinapor holds policy dialogue with IMANI on Ghana’s energy sectorJoy Online
… Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition, said regional cooperation was essential to addressing challenges relating to electricity access, clean cooking and energy sustainability. …
ECOWAS Energy Ministers to consider battery storage, electricity market regulationsJoy Online
… Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, mentioned that the Petroleum Hub project is indispensable to President John Dramani Mahama’s vision for Ghana’s energy sector, noting that, with Ghana recording significant advances in the upstream sector of its oil and gas industry, it has become imperat …
$28bn Lot 2 MoU ‘resurrects’ hope and confidence in Ghana’s Petroleum Hub projectJoy Online
Ghana and Burkina Faso are exploring ways to deepen cooperation in petroleum transportation and supply following a meeting between the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, and a delegation from Burkina Faso’s national petroleum company, SONABHY. …
Ghana, Burkina Faso explore stronger energy cooperation as SONABHY CEO visits JinaporJoy Online
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has pledged to lead inter-ministerial engagements to resolve outstanding land acquisition, compensation and financing issues delaying the development of Ghana’s Petroleum Hub. …
Energy Minister pledges inter-ministerial push to unblock Petroleum Hub projectJoy Online
Ghana is facilitating the transportation of approximately 40% of Burkina Faso’s petroleum products, up from 15% two years ago, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has disclosed. …
Ghana now facilitates 40% of Burkina Faso’s petroleum transit – JinaporJoy Online
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, says Ghana’s crude oil production has risen by about 30 per cent, after five years of declining output. …
Ghana’s Crude Oil Production Rebounds by 30% After Five Years of DeclineJoy Online
Ghana has secured $3.5 billion in investment commitments to expand petroleum operations and drill new wells as the government steps up efforts to revitalise the upstream oil and gas sector, Minister for Energy and Green Transition Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has announced. …
Ghana secures $3.5bn investment commitments to revive oil and gas sector – JinaporJoy Online
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has held talks with Italy’s Ambassador to Ghana, Laura Ranalli, on strengthening bilateral cooperation and attracting investment into Ghana’s energy sector. …
John Jinapor, Italian Ambassador explore opportunities for energy sector investmentJoy Online
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has expressed concern about the lack of sufficient redundancy in Ghana’s power generation system, saying it has affected the country’s ability to ensure a reliable electricity supply. …
Ghana lacks sufficient power generation redundancy – Energy MinisterDr John Abdulai Jinapor held a policy dialogue with IMANI Centre for Policy and Education to discuss government developments in Ghana's power and petroleum sectors and renewable energy plans. The minister described the discussions as frank and constructive, emphasising the importance of stakeholder engagement in strengthening accountability and refining policies.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr John Abdulai Jinapor held a policy dialogue with IMANI Centre for Policy and Education to discuss government developments in Ghana's power and petroleum sectors and renewable energy plans. The minister described the discussions as frank and constructive, emphasising the importance of stakeholder engagement in strengthening accountability and refining policies.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy ministers from ECOWAS member states are meeting in Accra to consider a directive on battery energy storage systems and an amendment to regional electricity market levy regulations, aimed at harmonizing energy sector operations and supporting renewable energy development across the sub-region.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A US$28-billion Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation and an investment consortium led by Global Sphere (UAE) to develop Lot 2 of Ghana's Petroleum Hub project, which will include a 300,000 barrel-per-day refinery, petrochemical plants, storage infrastructure, and a multi-berth jetty within five years, with on-site activities expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Burkina Faso discussed strengthening collaboration in petroleum transportation and supply following a meeting between Ghana's Energy Minister and the CEO of Burkina Faso's national petroleum company. Approximately 40% of Burkina Faso's petroleum products are now transported through Ghana, up from 15% two years ago.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, has committed to lead cross-ministerial engagements with Finance, Lands and Natural Resources, and the Attorney-General's Office to resolve land acquisition, compensation, and financing issues blocking Ghana's Petroleum Hub development. The pledge follows an MoU signed between the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation and an investment consortium led by Global Sphere of the UAE for Lot 2 of the project.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is facilitating the transportation of approximately 40% of Burkina Faso's petroleum products, up from 15% two years ago, according to Ghana's Minister for Energy and Green Transition. The increase reflects growing importance of Ghana's transit arrangements to Burkina Faso's fuel supply chain, with both countries exploring deeper collaboration in petroleum logistics and regional energy cooperation.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's crude oil production has increased by about 30 per cent following a five-year decline, driven by renewed development activities under a US$2 billion memorandum of understanding signed in 2025 with Kosmos Energy for the Jubilee and TEN oilfields. The revised development plan includes licence extensions to 2040 and aims to drill up to 20 additional wells in the Jubilee field.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has secured $3.5 billion in investment commitments to expand petroleum operations and drill new wells as the government pursues legal and fiscal reforms to revitalize the upstream oil and gas sector, according to Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor. The government plans to increase local participation, expand domestic refining capacity, and ensure investment translates into lasting benefits for Ghanaians.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, held talks with Italy's Ambassador to Ghana, Laura Ranalli, to explore opportunities for bilateral cooperation and investment in Ghana's energy sector. The discussions aimed to partner with Italian companies to unlock investment and support Ghana's energy development.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has flagged insufficient redundancy in Ghana's power generation system as a challenge to reliable electricity supply. He said the Ministry is working to restore idle VRA plants and maximize Akosombo Dam capacity to reduce reliance on expensive private-sector power.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor warned chief executive officers and managing directors of energy sector institutions that persistent non-performance will attract consequences, with no protection for failure. He cited the dissolution of nine boards, three under his ministry, as evidence of the government's commitment to accountability and said the President is prepared to take similar action where necessary.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Minister announced that Ghana has procured more than 2,000 transformers to strengthen electricity distribution and support growing demand, as electricity access increased to 89.13 per cent and installed generation capacity reached 5,854 megawatts.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister Dr John Jinapor has identified renewable energy expansion, completion of 35 mini-grids, and advancement of the Ghana Nuclear Power Programme as key priorities for 2027 to accelerate the country's transition towards cleaner, more sustainable energy and strengthen the resilience of the national power system.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor commended NPA CEO Godwin Edudzi Tameklo for helping maintain stability in the petroleum downstream sector amid global energy market disruptions, noting that Ghana has managed relative stability despite global conflicts affecting energy prices.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, cautioned board chairpersons and chief executives of state-owned energy institutions that strained working relationships and internal conflicts could cost them their positions, even if they achieve results. He stressed that effective teamwork, mutual respect and accountability were essential to institutional performance.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Energy and Green Transition Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has called on agencies under his ministry to demonstrate measurable results and warned that delays and non-performance will not be tolerated. He highlighted progress including plans to install 3,000 transformers, increased electricity access to 89.13 per cent, and efforts to revitalise domestic oil refining, while stressing that 2027 must focus on translating commitments into tangible outcomes guided by accountability, efficiency, transparency and value for money.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Edmond Kombat has been named Energy Sector Reform Programme Champion of the Year 2026 (Petroleum Sector) by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition in recognition of his contributions to advancing reforms in Ghana's energy sector. The award, introduced in 2025, recognises heads of institutions within the energy sector for significant contributions towards revenue generation, cost reduction, operational efficiency and good governance.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition welcomed the arrival of MT Asharami Ghana, a 40,000-cubic-metre LPG carrier with a cargo capacity of 5,000 metric tonnes, in Tema. The vessel is expected to strengthen Ghana's LPG supply, energy security, and regional energy positioning while supporting access to cleaner energy for households and businesses across West Africa.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Energy Awards has opened nominations for its 10th anniversary edition, launched on September 30 at the Airport View Hotel in Accra under the theme "Consolidating Ghana's Energy Sector Gains: A Decade of Resilience, A Future of Sustainable Energy." The Energy Media Group is inviting eligible individuals, institutions and organisations across the energy value chain to participate.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor says sustained investment in LPG infrastructure will be critical to achieving the government's target of at least 50% LPG access in Ghana by 2030. The commissioning of a 6,000-metric-tonne LPG storage terminal and the maiden delivery of LPG by MT Asharami Ghana demonstrate the importance of private-sector investment in expanding the country's LPG infrastructure.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor says commissioning of a new LPG storage terminal will strengthen Ghana's energy security and improve reliability of LPG supplies by increasing national storage capacity and reducing vulnerabilities in the supply chain.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asharami Ghana's Executive Director thanked the NPA Chief Executive for his role in facilitating the arrival of the company's LPG vessel, which carried approximately 5,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas on its maiden voyage to Ghana. The company commissioned its LPG facility at Tema Oil Jetty, attended by the Energy Minister and sector stakeholders.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister Dr John Jinapor has reaffirmed government commitment to the Salaga Transmission Project, which will include construction of a 330kV double-circuit transmission line from Adubiliyili to Salaga and a new transmission substation, intended to improve electricity supply reliability along the Eastern Corridor.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tema Oil Refinery has received 950,000 barrels of crude oil from Ghana's Sankofa-Gye Nyame field through a partnership with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, marking the refinery's first time processing crude from the field. The development is expected to boost Ghana's domestic refining capacity and support greater use of locally produced crude.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority CEO says the government is considering several measures to cushion consumers against rising petroleum prices, and notes that without government intervention, diesel prices could have reached about GH¢28 per litre.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has signed Memoranda of Understanding with Eni Ghana and Vitol Upstream Tano Ltd covering offshore acreages in the Tano Basin, expected to lead to final Petroleum Agreements and unlock the country's remaining hydrocarbon potential. The two blocks cover approximately 2,100 square kilometres, with a proposed investment of US$1.5 billion following a Memorandum of Intent signed in 2025.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Ministry says it will continue engaging the Trades Union Congress in good faith over the proposed private sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana, which the TUC has opposed as a form of privatisation. The ministry spokesperson urged the TUC to resolve outstanding concerns through direct, closed-door engagements rather than public exchanges.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Grid Company Limited warns that illegal structures and human activities along its high-voltage transmission lines pose serious risks to lives and could disrupt electricity supply. The company cited a recent incident in Ashaiman where a tanker being welded damaged a transmission tower, causing a prolonged power outage.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shell, Chevron, and GNPC for petroleum exploration and production rights over the South Deepwater Tano Cape Three Points Block. Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor says the agreement reflects investor confidence and the government's commitment to attracting more upstream petroleum investment.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is reviewing Ghana's legislative and fiscal framework for the upstream petroleum sector to attract more investment. Proposed reforms include better incentives for deepwater and frontier exploration, a more competitive royalty structure, reduction in GNPC's carried interest from 15% to 10%, and longer loss carry-forward periods; the measures are before Cabinet with targeting passage before the end of 2026.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →