Press Statement · 2026-04-27
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Government’s Transitional Agreement for the Damang Mine: A Positive Signal for Sector Stability
ACEP commends the Government of Ghana’s decision to grant Abosso Goldfields Limited (AGL) a 12-month extension of its lease at the Damang Mine, subject to parliamentary ratification in May 2025.
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Government’s Decision Not to Renew the Mining Lease of Abosso Goldfields Limited (AGL)
ACEP finds it necessary to engage with the media and the wider public regarding recent developments in Ghana’s mining sector, particularly the government’s decision, based on advice from the Minerals Commission, not to renew the mining lease of Abosso Goldfields Limited (AGL) in Damang.
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Kill the Scandalous Agyapa Deal
The CSO Coalition reiterate our opposition to the Agyapa deal and demand that the President terminates it.
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ACEP Corrects Misrepresentation of Power Sector Outlook
ACEP wishes to address recent media reports that misrepresented comments made by Mr. Benjamin Boakye on Newsfile.
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An Open Letter to the President of Ghana by the CSO Alliance
The CSO Alliance write to express our disappointment at the silence of respective petroleum sector agencies against whom some urgent issues have been raised in our recent press statement.
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By the Alliance of CSOs Working on Extractives, Anti...
In recent years, Ghana’s public debt has been steadily rising, and as of November 2022
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CSOs Review of the Extractive Sector in 2022
Members of the Alliance of CSOs working on Extractives, Anti-
Transparency & Accountability
Confused Policies & Corruption can Confound COP27 Aims as Fuel...
An alliance of African think tanks active in the areas of governance, anti-corruption and energy policy have launched
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How GNPC's Decisions Further Harm Ghana's Battered Economy
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Rejoinder: One on One with Hon. Matthew Opoku Prempeh on Peace FM
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Cautionary Note to the Ministry of Energy on...
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on the Recent Developments on the Agyapa Transaction
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GNPC’s Acquisition of 7% Interest in Jubilee and TEN Fields Must Fulfill All Legal Righteousness
Conference & Events
Press Conference: GNPC’s Acquisition of 7% Interest in Jubilee and Ten Fields Must Fulfill All Legal Righteousness
GNPC is acquiring 7% of Jubilee and TEN oil fields ceded to it by Kosmos Energy from a $750m acquisition of Oxy’s interest in October 2021.
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Ford Foundation Announces New Fund to Strengthen Natural Resources Governance in West Africa
Climate Change
Launch of the Extractive Industry and Climate Change Governance Fund
Energy
Parliament Must Investigate the GNPC Transaction with Aker Energy Ghana
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ACEP's Comments On The Eni-Springfield Unitisation Tussle And ExxonMobil’s Exit from Ghana
Energy Infrastructure
Press Briefing On The Prevalence Of Illegal Meters On The National Grid
The government of Ghana instituted the National Electrification Scheme (NES) in 1989 as its principal policy for driving electricity access across the country for economic growth and development. The
Energy
Press Briefing On Power Sector Priorities For Government's Action
The efficient management of the power sector remains significant for Ghana’s economic growth and development, and the recovery of the economy from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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ACEP's Rejoinder to Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC)
Extractive Industries
ACEP's Analysis Of The Proposal to Make Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) The National Gas Aggregator
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ACEP’s Statement On Government's Covid-19 Electricity Subsidy Policy
Petroleum
Implications of Low Oil Price on Africa's Oil Producing Economies
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Interim Statement On The Termination Of The PDS Concession Deal
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on Aker Energy Controversy - ‘Mr. Mould’s Intervention in the Aker Energy’s Petroleum Agreement Controversy is Shocking’
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Acep’s Comments on the Octp Gas Utilization Challenges
Budget Analysis
Acep’s Analyses of the 2019 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government of Ghana
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Acep’s Comments on the Ameri Renegotiated Contract
Energy Pricing
The Impact of the Electricity Tariff Reduction on the Bill of Consumers
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Swiss Commodity Traders Must Respect Africa’s Right To Health And Stop Shipping Toxic Fuel
Energy
The Energy Sector Challenges Should Be The “Opening Prayer” Of The Government Of Ghana
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New Fuel Standard Announced By NPA Commendable But Unsatisfactory – ACEP
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Dirty Diesel: Toxic Air from Africa Returns to Switzerland
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Government Must Continue With ECG Reforms To Save The Company - ACEP
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ACEP Comments On The Power Purchase Agreement Between Early Power Limited And The Electricity Company Of Ghana
Petroleum
TEN Oil Can Support Ghana's Economic Transformation - ACEP
Petroleum
Ghana’s New Petroleum Act Shows The Common Resolve Of Ghanaians To Good Governance In Oil And Gas Management – ACEP
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Government Of Ghana Should Reconsider Its Decision To Cede The Takoradi 3 Thermal Plant To Ameri
Energy
Dr. Amin's Citizen's Energy Manifesto Address
Transparency & Accountability
Final Rules On Payment Disclosure By Extractive Companies Issued In The US Will Increase Responsible Investments & Government Accountability In Africa
Mining
Pressing The Undo Button; A Policy Gap Analysis Of Ghana’s Minerals And Mining Sector To Optimize Gains From The Sheini Iron Ore Wealth
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PURC Biting Too Late: Implementing Directives Will Have Chaotic Consequences
Extractive Industries
Civil Society Anti-Corruption Agenda On Extractive Industries
Mining
Panama Papers Frightening - Ghana And Africa Can Do More To Stop Corporate And Financial Corruption In Oil And Mining Deals
Petroleum
Improve Transparency And Accountability: Stop Banks From Keeping Petroleum Taxes And Levies
Transparency & Accountability
African Governments Will Give Their Citizens Lasting Benefits From Natural Resources If They Join The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)
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on the current Energy Sector Levies Act 2015 (Act 899)
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ACEP Commends Government For Taking Steps To Undertake Value For Money Analysis Of The Ameri Deal
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ACEP’s Response To The Statement By The Ministry Of Power On The Ameri Energy Power Project
Petroleum
ACEP Collaborates With Renowned Universities & Think Tanks In A Research Program On Chinese National Oil Companies & The Economic Development Of African Oil Producers
Petroleum
The 2015 Supplementary Budget - Efforts At Ending Power Crises Commendable; But Management Of Petroleum Revenues Worrying
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ACEP's Press Statement On The Current Gov't Policy On Full Deregulation Of The Downstream Petroleum Industry
Petroleum
Falling Crude Oil Prices: Silver Lining For Robust Fiscal Measures In Africa?
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ACEP's Press Statement On The President’s State Of The Nation Address Presented By Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, A Press Conference In Accra
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