Also known as: Mr Jinapor · Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor · Dr Jinapor · Mr. Jinapor · Dr John Abdulai Jinapor
Ghana's Energy and Green Transition Minister addressing financing barriers to Africa's energy development and overseeing domestic transmission and refinery projects.
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The Chronicle
… This is not the first major power disruption under the stewardship of the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor. …
Editorial: Energy Minister Must Resign Or Be ReshuffledJoy Online
Ghana’s Energy and Green Transition Minister, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, says financing remains the biggest barrier to unlocking Africa’s energy potential. …
Financing key to unlocking Africa’s energy potential – John JinaporJoy Online
Ghana’s Energy and Green Transition Minister, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, says financing remains the biggest barrier to unlocking Africa’s energy potential. …
Financing key to unlocking Africa’s energy potential – JinaporThe Ghanaian Times
… g a stronger, more reliable, and higher-capacity electricity network that will support the long-term development of Kumasi, the Ashanti Region, and Ghana.” During an inspection of the project site last Thursday, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor …
Kumasi-Anwomaso electrcity transmision line upgrade commencesThe Ghanaian Times
… g a stronger, more reliable, and higher-capacity electricity network that will support the long-term development of Kumasi, the Ashanti Region, and Ghana.” During an inspection of the project site last Thursday, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor …
Kumasi-Anwomaso electrcity transmision line upgrade commencesThe Chronicle
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the Anwomaso–Kumasi Line Upgrade Project will increase power supply to Kumasi from the current 364MW to 1000MW and ensure frequent and sustainable electricity for residents. …
Anwomaso-Kumasi Line Upgrade Takes OffJoy Online
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that residents of Kumasi and parts of the Ashanti Region should brace for intermittent power outages over the next three months as the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) undertakes a major rehabili …
Kumasi to experience intermittent power outages for three months as GRIDCo upgrades transmission linesJoy Online
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that residents of Kumasi and parts of the Ashanti Region should brace for intermittent power outages over the next three months as the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) undertakes a major rehabili …
Kumasi to experience intermittent power outages for three months as GRIDCo upgrades transmission linesJoy Online
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the ongoing Kumasi-Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project will significantly increase electricity transmission capacity in Kumasi and the wider Ashanti Region. …
Kumasi-Anwomaso power upgrade to more than double transmission capacity – Energy MinisterJoy Online
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the ongoing Kumasi-Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project will significantly increase electricity transmission capacity in Kumasi and the wider Ashanti Region. …
Kumasi-Anwomaso power upgrade to more than double transmission capacity – Energy MinisterThe Chronicle's editorial criticises the Energy Minister's stewardship following a nationwide power outage on July 29, 2026 that disrupted businesses, institutions, hospitals and households. The outage, caused by a major disruption on the National Interconnected Transmission System, was not the first major power failure under the current minister.
13 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Chronicle's editorial criticises the Energy Minister's stewardship following a nationwide power outage on July 29, 2026 that disrupted businesses, institutions, hospitals and households. The outage, caused by a major disruption on the National Interconnected Transmission System, was not the first major power failure under the current minister.
13 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor says financing is the biggest barrier to unlocking Africa's energy potential, noting that between 2012 and 2021, about 77 per cent of the US$345 billion mobilised by public and private financiers for African energy projects went to only ten countries including Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor says financing is the biggest barrier to unlocking Africa's energy potential, noting that between 2012 and 2021, about 77 per cent of the US$345 billion mobilized for African energy projects went to only ten countries. He called for coordinated public and private investment and regional electricity trade to develop sustainable power systems.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, in partnership with GRIDCo and ECG, has commenced the final phase of upgrading the Kumasi–Anwomaso Transmission Line, replacing a 19-kilometre single-circuit line rated at 364 megawatts with a modern double-circuit line designed to deliver nearly 1,000 megawatts, and installing a new 145 MVA transformer at the Ahodwo Substation. The upgrade will nearly triple transmission capacity and support the growing residential, commercial, and industrial demand in Kumasi and the wider Ashanti Region.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, in partnership with GRIDCo and ECG, has begun the final phase of upgrading the Kumasi–Anwomaso Transmission Line, replacing a 19-kilometre single-circuit line rated at 364 megawatts with a modern double-circuit line designed to deliver nearly 1,000 megawatts, while installing a new 145 MVA transformer at Kumasi (Ahodwo) Substation. The upgrade aims to nearly triple transmission capacity, improve reliability, and support the region's growing demand.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Minister for Energy and Green Transition has announced that the Anwomaso–Kumasi Line Upgrade Project will increase power supply to Kumasi from 364MW to 1000MW. The project involves replacing lines over 30 years old; the Minister directed work to be compressed from six months to three months through multiple shifts and gangs.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition announced that residents of Kumasi and parts of the Ashanti Region will experience intermittent power outages over three months as GRIDCo undertakes rehabilitation of ageing transmission infrastructure installed over 30 years ago. The project will increase transmission capacity from 364 megawatts to approximately 1,000 megawatts to meet growing electricity demand.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister has announced that Kumasi and parts of the Ashanti Region will experience intermittent power outages for three months as GRIDCo replaces ageing transmission infrastructure over 30 years old. The rehabilitation project will increase transmission capacity from 364 megawatts to approximately 1,000 megawatts, aimed at providing more reliable electricity supply after completion.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Minister announced that the Kumasi-Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project will replace an ageing 364MVA single-circuit line with a modern double-circuit system capable of carrying 978MVA, more than doubling transmission capacity to support the region's growing demand. Temporary power interruptions are expected from July 20 during final construction works.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister announced that the K1-K2 Transmission Line Upgrade Project, currently in final construction, will replace the existing 364MVA line with a 2x488MVA double-circuit system, more than doubling transmission capacity to 978MVA for Kumasi and the Ashanti Region. GRIDCo will also upgrade a transformer at Kumasi (Ahodwo) Substation from 66MVA to 145MVA.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has asked Kumasi residents and businesses to be patient as temporary power interruptions are expected during the final phase of the Kumasi-Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project. The project will modernise a 19-kilometre transmission line and upgrade transformers at Kumasi Ahodwo Substation to strengthen the region's power infrastructure.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition says temporary power interruptions are unavoidable during the final phase of the Kumasi-Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project, which involves modernising a 19-kilometre transmission line and upgrading the Kumasi (Ahodwo) Substation transformer to enhance electricity supply in Ashanti Region.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Starting Monday, July 20, 2026, Kumasi and surrounding communities will experience temporary power outages as GRIDCo and ECG upgrade the Kumasi-Anwomaso transmission line, increasing its capacity from 364 megawatts to 1,000 megawatts to meet growing regional demand.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GRIDCo and ECG will upgrade the Kumasi-Anwomaso transmission line starting July 20, 2026, over three months, increasing capacity from 364 to 1,000 megawatts to meet growing demand in the Ashanti Region. The Minister for Energy cautioned residents that delays risk infrastructure collapse and appealed for cooperation during the project.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema Oil Refinery has received one million barrels of Ghana's Jubilee Medium Sweet Crude to strengthen refining operations and enhance energy security. The arrival on July 15, 2026, marks the second consignment of locally produced crude supplied to the refinery under the current administration.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tema Oil Refinery received one million barrels of Ghana's Jubilee Medium Sweet Crude aboard the MT Apache on July 15, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen refining operations and enhance energy security. The shipment is the second consignment of locally produced crude supplied to the refinery under the current administration.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tema Oil Refinery has taken delivery of one million barrels of Ghana's Jubilee Medium Sweet Crude in July 2026 to process into petroleum products for domestic and regional markets as part of efforts to restore the refinery to full operations and strengthen energy security.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition has outlined a roadmap to strengthen Ghana's downstream petroleum sector through expanded local refining capacity, innovation and sustained investment to achieve energy security and economic growth.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana expects to meet 70 percent of domestic refined petroleum demand through local production once expansion works at the Tema Oil Refinery and Sentuo Oil Refinery are completed, according to the Minister for Energy and Green Transition. The government is pursuing a strategy to strengthen energy security, reduce reliance on imported petroleum products, and retain more value from Ghana's crude oil resources.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Jubilee Field recently recorded daily crude oil production of approximately 95,000 barrels, reversing six consecutive years of declining output, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor disclosed at the Ghana International Petroleum Conference. Gas production has also increased by more than 50 million standard cubic feet per day.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition has called for stronger policies, sustained investment and technological innovation to build a resilient downstream petroleum sector capable of withstanding future global energy shocks, speaking at the Ghana International Petroleum Conference.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr John Abdulai Jinapor met with the British High Commissioner to discuss Ghana's energy sector reforms, including electricity distribution measures, grid expansion, and crude oil production efforts. The meeting also covered the government's renewable energy agenda, and the UK reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana's energy transition initiatives.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Italian energy company ENI has commended Energy Minister Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor and the Government of Ghana for restoring investor confidence through policies that created a stable and business-friendly environment for the upstream petroleum sector, and expressed interest in acquiring new oil and gas blocks.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor met with the Association of Ghana Industries to explore collaboration between government and the private sector, with both sides discussing ways to improve the operating environment for businesses and strengthen the energy sector to support industrial growth.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition Richard Gyan-Mensah reaffirmed government commitment to providing reliable energy and modern infrastructure to support Ghana's 24-hour economy policy, speaking at the Ghana Investment and Trade Week Conference 2026. He highlighted the importance of dependable energy supply, quality infrastructure, and investment in enhancing Ghana's investment attractiveness and industrial productivity.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is commissioning a comprehensive audit of state energy sector agencies' balance sheets to identify and remove government-related debt, enabling entities like Tema Oil Refinery to access commercial financing more easily. TOR's Board Chairman disclosed the company inherited approximately US$517 million in legacy debt when the current Board began in July 2025.
2 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Tema Oil Refinery's Managing Director says he has initiated direct conversations with government on mechanisms to recapitalise the company's balance sheet, including releasing TOR's outstanding ESLA receivables of at least GH¢1.6billion, to address an accumulated deficit of GH¢7.869billion and negative equity position of GH¢4.53billion.
2 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's energy minister John Abdulai Jinapor disclosed that his ministry is in discussions with the Finance Ministry to commission a comprehensive audit of state energy sector agencies' balance sheets to identify and remove government-related debt that constrains their access to commercial financing. TOR's Board Chairman stated the company inherited approximately US$517 million in legacy debt when the current board was inaugurated in July 2025.
1 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The state-owned Tema Oil Refinery has completed audited financial statements for 2019–2024 and 2025, clearing a six-year backlog and submitting seven audited reports to the State Interests and Governance Authority by May 2026. Managing Director Edmond Kombat said the refinery had not produced audited financial statements for six consecutive years when he took office, and restoring this capability was essential for credibility, investment, and sound management decisions.
1 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Agencies under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition presented strategic roadmaps to the Ministry of Finance to align government priorities and accelerate reforms across the petroleum, electricity and renewable energy sectors. The engagement, led by Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, sought to establish a coordinated approach and identify areas where additional government support is needed to fast-track implementation.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →