Petroleum Commission — Ghana's upstream petroleum regulator, whose interventions have generated about US$2.2 billion in state savings and which manages data and leads sector development.
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… The delegation, accompanied by officials from the Petroleum Commission (PC), visited TOR on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, as part of an information exchange programme in Ghana. …
Uganda Revenue Authority delegation visits Tema Oil Refinery to study refining operationsJoy Online
… Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Nasir Alfa Mohammed, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to regulatory compliance. …
PAC calls for greater transparency in tax collectionJoy Online
… It’s not something that can be disclosed now.” Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, Mr Madjie referred questions about the discussions to the Minister of Energy and the Petroleum Commission. …
ExxonMobil return talks emerge as GIPA CEO holds back detailsJoy Online
… I’m sure folks at the Petroleum Commission will give you a lot more technical details.” His comments outlined both interest in Ghana’s oil blocks and investment plans involving existing operations. …
Shell, Chevron sign exploration MoU as Petrobras eyes Ghana’s oil blocksJoy Online
… Mr Madjie directed questions about the technical details of these developments to the Petroleum Commission and the Ministry of Energy. …
Jubilee, ENI partners announce $3.5bn investments in Ghana’s oil sectorJoy Online
… So whereas Petroleum Commission and GNPC are happy with the incremental revenue, NPA and us are crying,” he said. …
COMAC pushes for crude oil revenue windfall to support struggling downstream sectorJoy Online
… He said the Petroleum Commission had set a target of eliminating routine gas flaring from Ghana’s oil fields by 2026. …
Ghana risks EU gas market access over methane emissions – Expert warnsJoy Online
… It obtained permits from the Petroleum Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency. …
Salt Pond’s $200m warning: Why Ghana cannot afford to exclude Fisheries Commission from future decommissioningThe Ghanaian Times
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy has appealed to the Ministry of Finance to release GH¢5.6 million to the Petroleum Commission to enable it to establish and operate a world-class data centre. …
Parliament appeals for release of GH¢5.6 million to Petroleum CommissionJoy Online
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy has appealed to the Ministry of Finance to release GH¢5.6 million to the Petroleum Commission to support the establishment and operation of a world-class data centre. …
Parliament pushes for GH¢5.6m release to Petroleum Commission for data centreA delegation from Uganda's Revenue Authority and Petroleum Commission visited Tema Oil Refinery on October 21, 2026, to learn about crude oil refining operations as Uganda advances plans to establish its own refinery. TOR's leadership briefed the team on the technical stages of refining and processing local crude oil.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A delegation from Uganda's Revenue Authority and Petroleum Commission visited Tema Oil Refinery on October 21, 2026, to learn about crude oil refining operations as Uganda advances plans to establish its own refinery. TOR's leadership briefed the team on the technical stages of refining and processing local crude oil.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Accounts Committee has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority to intensify recovery of outstanding taxes owed by public institutions including Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Water Company, and the Electricity Company of Ghana. The committee's chairperson stressed the need for greater transparency in tax collection.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Investment Promotion Authority CEO Simon Madjie acknowledged talks about ExxonMobil returning to Ghana but declined to reveal specifics, referring further questions to the Minister of Energy and Petroleum Commission. He also noted that Chevron and Shell signed an MOU to explore work in the Eastern Keta Basin, and reported interest from Petrobras in Ghana's petroleum acreages.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Shell and Chevron have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities in Ghana's Eastern Keta Basin, while Brazil's Petrobras has expressed interest in the country's oil acreage and blocks. The developments occur alongside investment announcements from existing operators, including $2 billion in planned Jubilee field drilling and a $1.5 billion announcement by ENI and its partners.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Jubilee and ENI partners have announced combined investments of $3.5 billion in Ghana's oil sector, comprising $2 billion for drilling 20 wells in the Jubilee field and $1.5 billion from ENI and its partners, according to Ghana Investment Promotion Authority CEO Simon Madjie. He also cited interest from Chevron and Shell, which signed a memorandum of understanding to explore work in the Eastern Keta Basin, and Petrobras' interest in Ghana's oil acreages.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies is calling for Ghana to redirect part of its additional crude oil revenue to support the struggling downstream petroleum sector, as the government subsidises diesel prices and international oil prices pressure the domestic fuel market. The COMAC CEO says actual crude oil revenue is exceeding budget projections and proposes dialogue between government and industry stakeholders on using the surplus to cushion the sector.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A petroleum engineering expert warns that Ghana could lose access to European gas export markets if it does not strengthen measures to control methane emissions and eliminate routine gas flaring, as evolving EU regulations introduce stricter methane-intensity requirements from 2030.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 2018 decommissioning of the Mr. Louie platform in the Saltpond oil field cost $200 million partly because the Fisheries Commission was not formally involved, leaving no biological baseline assessment before work began and fishermen sidelined from the process. As Ghana faces bigger decommissioning bills ahead—$704 million for Jubilee alone, plus TEN and Sankofa—the article argues the Fisheries Commission must be included in future operations to ensure marine ecosystem recovery.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy has appealed to the Ministry of Finance to release GH¢5.6 million to the Petroleum Commission to establish and operate a data centre that will strengthen its capacity to manage upstream petroleum data and improve operations. The Committee chair noted that Parliament's 2030 petroleum agreement extension has already attracted additional funding and increased production from about 80,000 to 120,000 barrels per day.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy has appealed to the Ministry of Finance to release GH¢5.6 million to the Petroleum Commission to establish a data centre to manage upstream petroleum data and improve operational capacity. The Committee chairman noted that Parliament's approval of a petroleum agreement extension to 2030 contributed to crude oil production increasing from about 80,000 to 120,000 barrels per day, but raised concerns over budgetary allocations for oil exploration in the Voltaian Basin and demanded clear evidence of progress before supporting further allocations.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national exploration company showcased the Voltaian Basin's investment and exploration potential at AOW:Energy 2026, with its managing director emphasising the basin's geological promise and the importance of technical expertise and strategic partnerships to unlock frontier opportunities.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Petroleum Commission hosted Uganda's Petroleum Authority Board for peer-learning on petroleum regulation and governance. The engagement aimed to share experiences on areas including legal frameworks, health and safety, environmental standards, and local content development.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Investment Promotion Authority CEO Simon Madjie has called for stronger coordination among institutions to provide a clearer picture of investment activity. Ghana recorded US$2.62 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2025, according to GIPA's first-ever annual FDI report released Friday.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's upstream petroleum sector recorded 20% investment growth to $870m in 2025 from $725m in 2024, showing renewed investor confidence after six years of slow growth, and the sector generated $770m in government revenue despite declining production volumes.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana attracted $2.62 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, with an additional $11.48 billion tracked in announced and pipeline investments across manufacturing, agriculture, mining, energy, technology, tourism and infrastructure. A total of 254 registered projects are expected to create 18,748 jobs when fully operational.
24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has warned that declining oil production and dwindling reserves pose immediate threats to Ghana's upstream petroleum sector, despite reserves remaining above target levels. He said the government will work with the GNPC, Petroleum Commission, and industry operators to accelerate field development, exploration, and approval processes while addressing infrastructure constraints.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has resolved outstanding disputes with oil and gas operators, creating a more predictable environment for investment. Partners in the Jubilee and TEN fields have committed US$2 billion to further development activities, expected to support increased oil production and boost gas output.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana secured US$2.6 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, up from US$651.7 million in 2024, according to the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority's 2025 Investment Report. The inflows across 245 new projects and existing companies reflect macroeconomic stabilisation and renewed investor engagement.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has called on the Petroleum Commission to lead the next phase of upstream petroleum development, prioritizing new investment, exploration expansion, natural gas deepening, and preparation for the global energy transition.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Petroleum Commission says its regulatory interventions in the upstream petroleum industry have generated about US$2.2 billion in savings and financial gains for the state, with reviews of major field development plans accounting for about US$2 billion of the total.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has stressed the need for increased exploration and investment in Ghana's upstream petroleum sector to reverse declining production, saying the government has made revitalisation of the upstream sector a priority and that major international oil companies are expressing renewed interest in Ghana's acreage.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister John Jinapor has charged the Petroleum Commission to transform its focus over the next 15 years as Ghana seeks to maximise benefits from petroleum resources while preparing for the global energy transition. He said the Commission's first 15 years focused on establishing the regulator, but the next phase must emphasise transformation towards a more diversified and sustainable energy economy.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister says fresh investment commitments of approximately US$2 billion from Jubilee and TEN field partners and US$1.5 billion from the Offshore Cape Three Points project demonstrate renewed confidence in the country's oil and gas industry.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister says the government is reviewing petroleum policy and regulatory frameworks to restore investor confidence and reverse declining oil production, citing renewed international interest and US$2 billion in development commitments from Jubilee and TEN partners.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor says government will soon sign five new petroleum agreements with international firms, attributing renewed investor confidence to strategic reforms and growing interest in Ghana's upstream petroleum sector.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister John Jinapor has called on the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation to strengthen performance and increase investment to deliver greater value to Ghanaians. The government is reviewing the fiscal and regulatory framework governing the petroleum sector to attract investors while protecting Ghanaian interests, and the Minister signalled positive signs of renewed growth in oil and gas production in 2026.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's crude oil output fell from 71.44 million barrels in 2019 to 37.3 million barrels in 2025, representing a compound annual average decline of about nine per cent. The industry debates whether the decline results from ageing oil fields reaching maturity or from underinvestment and slowing exploration, with petroleum revenues from 2011 to 2025 totalling US$11.97 billion according to PIAC.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government is undertaking major reforms in Ghana's upstream petroleum sector, including a review of the fiscal and regulatory framework, to improve investor confidence and attract fresh oil and gas investments. The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition said the reforms are expected to be completed by the end of the year and that Ghana is competing for global capital to remain one of Africa's most attractive upstream investment destinations.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Judith Adjobah Blay, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company, has graduated with a Master of Laws degree in Public Procurement Law and Policy from the University of Nottingham. The achievement was announced as reflecting her commitment to excellence and lifelong learning while leading a strategic energy institution.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has officially reopened the renovated Power Tennis Court in Accra, a facility originally constructed in 1994 that has served members of the Power Tennis Club for more than three decades. The reopening was made possible through collaboration between ECG management, the club's executives, donors and supporters.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →