… The Deputy Energy Minister, Richard Gyan-Mensah, says the sector has recorded significant improvements despite inheriting challenges, including high IPP debts and system inefficiencies. …
Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing reliable energy and modern infrastructure to support the successful implementation of Ghana’s 24-hour economy policy. …
The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, has assured Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Central Region that the region will be among the first beneficiaries of the government’s electricity expansion and improveme …
The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition and Member of Parliament for Gomoa West, Richard Gyan-Mensah, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to leveraging natural gas as a catalyst for economic growth, energy security and regional integration. …
… Launching the competition in Accra on the theme: ‘Harnessing Renewable Energy to Power Ghana’s 24-Hour Green Economy,’ the Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, said although Ghana had achieved nearly 90 per cent electricity access nationwide, many …
… Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition Richard Gyan-Mensah said deeper regional gas integration could help lower power generation costs, improve supply reliability and support economic growth across West Africa. …
… Speaking at the 2026 West Africa Gas Summit in Accra, Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, said regional cooperation in the gas sector remains essential to unlocking the full economic benefits of the region’s natural gas resources. …
… Speaking at the launch, the Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Mr Richard Gyan-Mensah, said the programme would provide a comprehensive roadmap for improving energy efficiency and reducing operational energy costs across public institutions. …
… Mr Richard Gyan-Mensah, Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, acknowledged that the initiative could face challenges and operational bottlenecks but assured that government was ready to address obstacles and strengthen implementation. …
Member of Parliament for Gomoa West and Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, has donated 3,000 mathematical instrument sets to candidates preparing to sit for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the constituency. …
The government is implementing power sector reforms aimed at financial sustainability and preventing debt accumulation owed to Independent Power Producers, with renegotiated IPP agreements generating more than $240 million in savings. The Deputy Energy Minister said IPPs are currently being paid 80 to 90 percent monthly, with improved revenue collections from distribution companies contributing to stronger financial discipline.
The government is implementing power sector reforms aimed at financial sustainability and preventing debt accumulation owed to Independent Power Producers, with renegotiated IPP agreements generating more than $240 million in savings. The Deputy Energy Minister said IPPs are currently being paid 80 to 90 percent monthly, with improved revenue collections from distribution companies contributing to stronger financial discipline.
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.
The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition assured Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives in the Central Region that the region will be among the first beneficiaries of the government's electricity expansion programme under President Mahama's "Big Push" initiative. The engagement covered electricity extension projects, transformer replacement and installation, streetlights, renewable energy opportunities, and petroleum sector developments.
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition Richard Gyan-Mensah, representing the Energy Minister at the West Africa Gas Summit 2026 in Accra, reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to leveraging natural gas as a transition fuel to support energy security, industrial growth, and regional cooperation.
The Energy Commission has launched the seventh edition of its Renewable Energy Challenge for Senior High Schools, with 17 top-performing schools competing in two zonal phases (August) before a national championship in Accra (October) to develop practical renewable energy solutions supporting Ghana's 24-hour economy agenda.
At the 2026 West Africa Gas Summit in Accra, officials and industry leaders said regional gas integration requires stronger commercial frameworks and private investment to lower energy costs and support industrialisation across West Africa. The West African Gas Pipeline, which transports gas from Nigeria to Ghana, Togo and Benin, demonstrates successful regional cooperation that could be expanded further.
West African countries are pursuing deeper regional integration and expanded cross-border gas infrastructure to strengthen energy security and lower electricity generation costs. Ghana's Deputy Minister for Energy noted that gas accounts for about 80 percent of Ghana's power generation fuel mix, and cited the West African Gas Pipeline as a successful example of regional collaboration.
Ghana launched a $182 million Public Facilities Energy Sustainability Action Plan to improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption in Ministries, Departments and Agencies through renewable energy adoption and efficient energy management. Implemented by the Energy Commission with German support, the plan aims to enhance financial sustainability in the energy sector and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The National Petroleum Authority has launched a six-month pilot of the 24-Hour Economy programme in the petroleum downstream sector across 268 fuel retail outlets, eight fuel depots and two refineries in four regions. The initiative aims to reduce fuel supply bottlenecks, shorten transit times, and create jobs by extending operational hours in a sector that underpins productive activities including agro-processing, manufacturing, logistics, transportation and export trade.
Richard Gyan-Mensah, Member of Parliament for Gomoa West and Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, has donated 3,000 mathematical instrument sets to candidates preparing for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination in the constituency. The MP said the donation is part of his annual educational support initiative to ensure candidates have necessary materials for their examinations.