The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of St Augustine’s College, have called for the immediate re-instatement of Mr Joseph Connel, the interdicted Headmaster, saying the decision was hurriedly done and in bad faith. Mr Connel was interdicted for allegedly collecting unapproved fees At a general meeting at the College Assembly Hall in Cape Coast, the PTA … Read more
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of St Augustine’s College, have called for the immediate re-instatement of Joseph Connel, the interdicted Headmaster, saying the decision was hurriedly done and in bad faith. At a general meeting at the College Assembly Hall in Cape Coast, the PTA in a statement said: “We associate ourselves with the call … Read more
There are strange developments between Nigeria and India, particularly as it concerns the ancient city of Ile Ife in Nigeria. Pandit Nehru was born on November 14, 1889 and Sir Adesoji Aderemi, November 15, 1889. Nehru was first Prime Minister of India with Political Capital in New Delhi, whereas Sir Aderemi was Ooni of Ife … Read more
U. S. opens door to oil exports after year of pressure A domestic drilling boom of the past six years has transformed the U.S into an energy powerhouse. The Obama administration on Tuesday bowed to months of growing pressure over a 40-year-old ban on exports of most domestic crude, taking two steps expected to unleash … Read more
The Obama administration is blocking new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic Ocean, handing a victory to environmentalists who say industrial activity in the icy waters will harm whales, walruses and other wildlife and exacerbate global warming. A five-year offshore drilling plan announced on Friday blocks the planned sale of new oil and gas … Read more
According to the Institute of Energy Security, trading activities within first pricing window for the month of November reveals most oil marketing companies are losing their market share to Goil, Top Oil, Radiance Oil, Glory Oil and Allied Oil because they were selling the cheapest fuel on the local market. Shell (Vivo Energy), Total Petroleum … Read more
Fuel prices are expected to fall by between 1.5 and 3% in the second-pricing window for November 2016, the Institute for Energy Security (IES) has projected. “As a result of marginal loss of the Ghana Cedi to the U. S. Dollar, the up to 8.12 % reduction in the prices of finished products on the … Read more
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has predicted a marginal drop in petrol and diesel prices in Ghana in the coming days. According to IES, per their analysis, diesel and petrol are likely to go down by 1.5% and 3.0% respectively on the local market. “As a result of marginal loss of the Ghana Cedi … Read more
The much awaited for the start of commercial production of gas from the country’s largest gas well being operated by ENI Gas Ghana is to receive the Floating, Production, Storage, Offloading (FPSO) vessel in March 2017. The Sankofa Gye Nyame Oil and Gas project, is the largest gas well which will soon produce natural gas … Read more
Professionals from across the global oil and gas industry have revealed who their employers of choice are – and the attributes they look for from them – in the inaugural Ideal Employer survey 2016. The survey, carried out between July and September 2016, gives a real insight into the workforce’s current thoughts and feelings towards … Read more
Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM. N) is negotiating with Chad over a record $74 billion fine the U.S. oil company was told to pay by a court in the central African nation over unpaid royalties, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Exxon has appealed the Oct. 5 court ruling, but the appeals court hearing has been delayed because … Read more
Russia’s Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev has been charged with taking a bribe to endorse a state takeover. Investigators said he received a $2m (£1.6m) payment. The minister pleaded not guilty to the charge. Mr Ulyukayev is the highest-ranking Russian official held since the 1991 coup attempt in what was then the USSR. The investigators said … Read more
Professionals from across the global oil and gas industry have revealed who their employers of choice are – and the attributes they look for from them – in the inaugural Ideal Employer survey 2016. The survey, carried out between July and September 2016, gives a real insight into the workforce’s current thoughts and feelings towards … Read more
Ghana’s oil and gas industry is to receive a major boost with the country set to take delivery of its third floating production storage and Offloading vessel in March next year. According to operators of the Sankofa OCTP Oil Field, ENI Ghana, development is in an advanced stage with the first lifting of oil expected … Read more
Oil marketing companies are adopting some new strategies to satisfy customers as the deregulation exercise intensifies competition. While some are adding new services to satisfy customers, others are modifying their fuel Stations. Total Ghana has been transforming its fuel stations across the country to better serve its customers. The company attributed its recent rebranding to … Read more
The 3rd Ghana Oil and Gas Awards (GOGA 2016) brought together players in the oil and gas industry. The awards recognizes achievements from local and international companies involved in the Ghana oil and gas sector and rewarded those that have played a defining role in moving the industry forward. Operators in oil and gas fields … Read more
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has revised the national sulphur specification for diesel from 500ppm to 50pm or lower. The reduction is expected to take effect from 1st January 2017. The Tema Oil Refinery has been given a maximum of three years to reconfigure its equipment to meet the given standards of NPA. Authorities say … Read more
The Institute Energy Studies (IES) has published its bi-weekly forecast of the petroleum market, projecting that petrol and diesel prices will remain ‘fairly stable’ in the first November pricing window. “With the marginal reduction in national fuel stock, the marginal appreciation of the Ghana Cedi against the U. S. Dollar, the up to 3% increase … Read more
the oscar winner said he might work at the theatre Mark Rylance says he is unlikely to perform at the Royal Shakespeare Company unless it drops a sponsorship deal with BP. Asked if he would work at the theatre, the Oscar winner and Wolf Hall star told the BBC’s Luke Jones, “no, probably not”. BP … Read more
Total Petroleum Ghana is on a nationwide caravan tour advertising its newly introduced excellium product into the Ghanaian market. The promotion caravan has so far toured Cape Coast, Takoradi, Kumasi and Techiman. The caravan facilitated by Adams Marketing Communication Agency hit the Northern Region with lots of souvenirs for its customers at the four main … Read more