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Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (Ghana)

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Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
ministry of energy, Ministry of Ghana
Year dem found am1957 Edit
Ein field of workenergy industry, petroleum industry Edit
Position held by head of the organizationMinister of Energy and Petroleum Edit
CountryGhana Edit
Coordinate location5°33′6″N 0°12′12″W Edit
Dey apply to jurisdictionGhana Edit
Demma headquarters locationAccra Edit
Post office boxP.O.Box SD40 Stadium Post Office Edit
Email addressmailto:info@energymin., mailto:info@energymin.com Edit
Dema official websitehttps://www.energymin.gov.gh/ Edit
Contact page URLhttps://www.energymin.gov.gh/contact-us Edit
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Ministry of Energy and Petroleum dey in charge make energy and petroleum services reach all parts of Ghana economy, make e dey steady, enough and friendly to environment.[1][2]

Functions of de Ministry

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De ministry ein work be to improve electricity distribution all over Ghana, especially rural areas. Dem sanso wan make private sector join for energy projects den make future energy supply sure.[1][3]

1.Regulation & Oversight

Oversees agencies such as:

  • Energy Commission
  • Petroleum Commission
  • Volta River Authority (VRA)
  • Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
  • Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

3. Energy Planning: Dem dey plan den manage electricity, renewable energy plus petroleum projects.

4. Promoting Renewable Energy: Dem dey carry out Renewable Energy Act, 2011 (Act 832)

5. Oil & Gas Development: Dem dey make sure petroleum resources dey explore, produce and use well.

6. Energy Security: Dem dey spread reliable and cheap energy go all corners of Ghana.

Sector minister

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De Energy and Petroleum Minister be de head of de ministry wey dey answer straight to Ghana President. Parliament dey approve de Energy Minister after President appoint am. De Ministry of Energy & Petroleum minister be John Abdulai wey follow Herbert Krapa for de position under President Nana Akufo Addo. Before dat, Matthew Opoku Prempeh hold de Energy post til July 2024 wen he decide he go run as Dr. Bawumia vice-presidential mate.[3][4]

Achievements

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De ministry add more towns den communities to national grid plus improve light supply quality. For 2002, Tema Oil Refinery fix residual fuel catalytic cracker for Tema.[5]

Dem do am make dem fit recover more refined products from fuel oil wey before dey waste. For 2003, dem finish den start 161KV transmission line to carry light from Prestea go Obuasi.[5] De ministry push policies to deregulate petroleum sector for Ghana. Under Rural Kerosene Distribution Program, di ministry pay make dem build and share 700 kerosene tanks give all 110 districts.

De ministry share TVs wey e fix solar panels for 160 JHS across all 10 regions so say rural school kids fit watch di weekly President Special Initiative on Distance Learning.[5] Dem do am make schools wey no get light fit still teach den learn.

Agencies under de ministry

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De ministry get oversight responsibility over some agencies. Dem include:[6]

Sanso spy

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References

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  1. 1 2 "DevelopmentAid". DevelopmentAid (in English). Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Ministry of Energy". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
  3. 1 2 "Ministry of Energy". Government Of Ghana. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
  4. ↑ "Ghana remains committed to decarbonization and energy efficiency efforts - Energy Minister". GhanaWeb (in English). 5 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 "ACHIEVEMENTS (SUMMARY)". Energy Ministry. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
  6. ↑ Energy, Ministry. "Hon. Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko". Energy Ministry. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
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