The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has outlined strategic reforms that it believes will steer the country toward stable power supply.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards, Richard Gyan Mensah, the Deputy Minister, revealed that strategic interventions across the generation mix, distribution of power, and financing in the energy sector are underway to ensure the country enjoys constant power for socio-economic development.
“The government remains committed to consolidating gains made in recent months while pursuing long-term goals of energy security, economic stability, and sustainable industrial expansion. Effective management of the energy sector extends beyond infrastructure development to encompass the people and investors driving its growth,” Mr. Mensah noted.
He further outlined deliberate policy actions, such as the renegotiation of the energy sector debt. Notably, the successful renegotiation of monies owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), which, according to the Ministry of Energy, saved the country about $300 million.
“Through strategic reforms, we have begun to reverse long-standing challenges and restore confidence across the energy value chain. The results are evident in power generation and distribution efficiency, petroleum sector investment, and the expansion of renewable energy initiatives,” he stated.
The addition of over 200 megawatts of solar projects, new mini-grid systems providing electricity to scores of people in Ada, and the nationwide rollout of smart streetlights are some of the notable government initiatives geared toward energy security.
Held under the theme, ‘Repositioning the Energy Sector as a Pillar of National Development,’ the event gathered policymakers, captains of industry, and other stakeholders.
Meanwhile, Ing. Edward Obeng-Kenzo, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Volta River Authority (VRA) and Judith Adwoba Blay, Acting CEO of Ghana Gas Company were adjudged the male and female energy personalities of the year, respectively.
9TH GHANA ENERGY AWARDS: OFFICIAL AWARD WINNERS
COMPETITIVE AWARDS
1.Energy Personality of the Year (Male) – Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, Chief Executive, Volta River Authority
2.Energy Personality of the Year (Female) – Judith Adjobah Blay, Chief Executive Officer, Ghana National Gas Limited Company
3.CEO of the Year (Power) – Ing. Kwame Kpekpena, Managing Director, Electricity Company of Ghana
4.CEO of the Year (Petroleum) – Maurizio Pinna, Managing Director, Eni Ghana Exploration & Production Company Limited
5.Visionary Leadership Award – Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam, Chief Executive Officer, Bui Power Authority
6.Outstanding Local Content Initiative of the Year – Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
7.Energy Company of the Year (Power) – Ghana Grid Company Limited
8.Energy Company of the Year (Petroleum) – BOST Energies Limited Company
9.Energy Company of the Year (Renewable) – SolPower Company Limited
10.Energy Institution of the Year – University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR)
11.Emerging Female Leader in Energy – Ing. Susana Tiwaah Badu-Osei, Plant Operations Manager, Power Operations Department, Bui Power Authority
12.Rising Star Individual (Male) – Hubert Nsoh Zan, Assistant Manager, Energy Efficiency, Energy Commission
13.Rising Star Individual (Female) – Spes Enyonam Gbeddy, Senior Electrical Engineer, Protection and Control Section, Ghana Grid Company Limited
14.Rising Star Company – D.McHall Project Consulting
15.The Energy Signature Award – Duncan Amoah, Executive Secretary, Chamber of Petroleum Consumers
16.Chief Green Trailblazer Award – Lesley Arthur, Chief Executive Officer, Cubica Energy Company Limited
17.Downstream Company of the Year – StarOil Company Limited
18.Energy Reporter of the Year – Shadrack Odame Agyare, Metro TV Ghana
19.Innovation Project of the Year – Meinergy Technology Limited
20.Energy Think Tank of the Year – Africa Sustainable Energy Centre
21.Energy Advocate of the Year – Dr. Riverson Oppong, Chief Executive Officer, Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies
22.Energy Sector Operational Resilience Award – JK Horgle Transport and Company Limited
23.Excellence in Power Generation – Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Limited
24.Clean Energy Initiative of the Year – Bui Power Authority
25.Brand of the Year – Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies
26.Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year – TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC
27.Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Excellence Award – Volta River Authority
28.Energy Infrastructure Partnership of the Year – Energy Commission
29.Upstream Company of the Year – Eni Ghana Exploration & Production Company Limited
NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS
30.Osagyefo Young Leadership Award – Ing. Matthew Seddoh Akatey – General Manager, Engineering and Operations, Helios Solar Company
31.Women In Energy Excellence Award – Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle, Chief Executive Officer, Petroleum Commission
32.Exemplary Leadership Award – Dr. Ishmael Ackah, Technical Advisor, Ministry for Energy and Green Transition
33.Energy Business Leadership Award – Michael Bozumbil, Chief Executive Officer, PETROSOL Platinum Energy Limited
34.Lifetime Achievement Award – Ing. Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, Managing Partner Arthur Energy Africa, and Board Chairman, Volta River Authority
35.Energy Sector Reformer of the Year – Hon. Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition
36.African Energy Leadership Excellence Award – Anthony E. Paul, Energy, Policy and Strategy Advisor