The National Treasurer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Akane Adams, says the management of energy-sector think-tank, Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), must be invited by the national security for questioning over claims they made in connection with the alleged improper sale of contaminated fuel by the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST). According … Read more
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has rejected BOST’s position that there is no off-spec oil on the market, insisting that its Executive Director’s personal experience with contaminated oil is evident enough to prove that the product is on the Ghanaian market. ACEP has been at the forefront of calls on the chief executive … Read more
The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), has refuted claims it failed to carry out due diligence in its award of contracts to Movenpiina and ZUPOIL with regards to the sale 5 million litres of contaminated fuel. This claim was made by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP). Among the claims, against BOST, … Read more
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) is demanding full-scale investigations into the issues surrounding the sale of five million substandard petroleum product onto the Ghanaian market. It also wants the Head of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited to immediately step aside to allow the independent investigation to take place unimpeded. The product … Read more
The lack of strong institutions in the energy sector has contributed to challenges currently being experienced in the sector, the Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP) has said. The Executive Director of ACEP, Mr. Ben Boakye said, it is important for measures to be put in place to enable energy-sector institutions to be independent and … Read more
The Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP) has warned that the government will not find it easy in its fight against illegal mining, popularly known in the local language as ‘galamsey’ because of some invisible powers that are deeply involved in the act. According to the think tank organization, for the government to be successful … Read more
Energy think tank Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has said it supports the emerging national consensus to deal with illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) in Ghana. A statement issued and signed by Benjamin Boakye, Deputy Executive Director of ACEP on Monday 10th April noted that the uncontrolled destruction of the environment for precious minerals, particularly … Read more
Energy think tank, Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) wants the government to admit that there is a significant shortfall in power supply and publish a timetable for load shedding that already ongoing. Deputy Executive Director of ACEP, Ben Boakye, thinks there is an urgent need for a load shedding timetable to guide Ghanaians. “There … Read more
The African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has warned the government to desist from using the country’s oil revenue to finance its free second cycle education policy. It said the government should rather focus on growing the fund which is still relevant and will serve a very important purpose in the future. A statement signed … Read more
The African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has warned the government to desist from using the country’s oil revenue to finance its free second cycle education policy. It said the government should rather focus on growing the fund which is still relevant and will serve a very important purpose in the future. A statement signed … Read more
Daily Guide has learnt that a total of GH¢245,082.35 meant for the construction of a kindergarten block for Dabaabi M/A Primary School in the Dormaa Central municipality of the Brong-Ahafo Region has not been accounted for. According to the Finance Ministry, the said amount was paid to the construction firm in November 2016, yet there … Read more
Ghana 98MW away from a return of load-shedding – ACEP The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has stressed Ghana’s power supply situation is in a “fragile state” despite assurances from the Volta River Authority (VRA). Head of policy at ACEP Dr Ishmael Ackah told Joy News on Monday that all that stands between a return to the … Read more
The Deputy Executive Director of the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) is urging the incoming Energy Minister to renegotiate the Ameri and Karpower deals to ensure value for money. Ben Boakye believes the erstwhile National Democratic Congress did not do enough due diligence in conducting a value for money audit in transacting those two … Read more
The incoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration needs to look for sustainable sources of funding for Ghana’s growing power needs, the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has said. Ghana’s current power deficit is estimated between 150 and 250MW, a situation, analysts say will not sustain the country’s growing energy demands. To overcome this challenge, … Read more
The incoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration needs to look for sustainable sources of funding for Ghana’s growing power needs, the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has said. Ghana’s current power deficit is estimated between 150 and 250MW, a situation, analysts say will not sustain the country’s growing energy demands. To overcome this challenge, … Read more
The African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has asked the incoming Akufo-Addo administration to prioritize addressing the financial challenges within the country’s power sector. ACEP contends that if the financial challenges with firms like VRA are not decisively dealt with, the country’s power sector may face grave challenges going forward. The Mahama administration battled a … Read more
The African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has asked the incoming Akufo Addo administration to prioritize addressing the financial challenges within the country’s power sector. ACEP contends that if the financial challenges with firms like VRA are not decisively dealt with, the country’s power sector may face grave challenges going forward. The Mahama administration battled … Read more
The African Center for Energy Policy(ACEP) has urged government to review existing Power Purchase Agreement with companies holding Power Purchase contracts with the Electricity Company of Ghana. According ACEP, it is imperative for government to pull out of some of the agreements since most of the companies have not yet secured funds for the projects … Read more
The African Center for Energy Policy(ACEP) has urged government to review existing Power Purchase Agreement with companies holding Power Purchase contracts with the Electricity Company of Ghana. According ACEP, it is imperative for government to pull out of some of the agreements since most of the companies have not yet secured funds for the projects … Read more
The African Center for Energy Policy (ACEP) has commended the National Petroleum in Authority (NPA) for preliminary steps taken to improve the fuel standards in the country although it is calling for a stricter standard. Last month, major oil marketing companies were exposed as flooding the country with toxic diesel. The Authority on Monday revised … Read more