By Mabel Annang
The Ghana Energy Awards has officially launched activities marking its 10th anniversary edition with a high-level courtesy call on the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, setting the tone for a landmark year for the prestigious industry recognition scheme.
The delegation was led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Awards Secretariat, Ing. Henry Teinor, and the Chairman of the Awarding Panel, Kwame Jantuah. Other members of the delegation included Dr Lawrence Tetteh and Dr Jemima Nunoo.
The broader Awarding Panel also includes Ghana’s Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary, Dr Kwame Ampofo, and the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana in charge of Research, Innovation and Development, Prof. Felix Asante.
The team was received by the Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Mr Richard Gyan-Mensah, on behalf of the Minister, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor. The meeting, held at the Ministry in Accra, marks the first in a series of activities lined up to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the awards, which, since 2017, have recognised excellence and innovation across Ghana’s energy value chain.
Among the key items discussed was the formal presentation of the Site Visitation Report from the 9th Ghana Energy Awards, alongside deliberations on theme selection and the roadmap for the 10th edition.
The delegation also used the occasion to exchange perspectives with the Ministry on strategic priorities for 2026 and areas for collaboration.
Independent assessment to support oversight
Presenting the Site Visitation Report, Chairman of the Awarding Panel, Mr Kwame Jantuah, underscored the importance of the exercise as an independent technical assessment of selected project sites visited during last year’s awards process.
“The Site Visitation Report provides an independent, expert assessment of operational sites and projects reviewed by the Panel,” Mr Jantuah said. “We believe this document can serve as a useful reference point to support policy refinement and strengthen the Ministry’s oversight responsibilities across the sector.”
He noted that the awards’ structured evaluation process, including site visits and technical reviews, reinforces credibility and provides actionable insights for both regulators and operators.
Commitment to excellence
Chief Executive of the Awards Secretariat, Ing. Henry Teinor, reiterated the scheme’s commitment to promoting excellence and strengthening the sector’s long-term development.
“As we mark our 10th anniversary, we remain committed to championing operational excellence, innovation and good governance within Ghana’s energy sector,” Ing. Teinor said. “This anniversary is a renewed pledge to support the advancement of the sector in alignment with national priorities.”
He described the courtesy call as the formal opener to a broader calendar of anniversary activities, which will include stakeholder engagements, policy dialogues and commemorative events leading up to the awards ceremony later in the year.
Ministry reaffirms strategic priorities
Deputy Minister Richard Gyan-Mensah commended the execution of the 9th edition of the awards and welcomed the roadmap shared for the 10th anniversary.
“The Ministry acknowledges the strategic role the Ghana Energy Awards continues to play in highlighting performance and encouraging healthy competition within the sector,” he said. “The 9th edition was well executed, and with the roadmap presented, we expect an even more impactful 10th anniversary celebration.”
He reiterated the Ministry’s openness to collaborative initiatives that align with the government’s broader energy vision.
“We remain open to partnerships that help advance the government’s objectives for the sector and inspire industry players to give their best, champion excellence and pursue innovation,” the Deputy Minister said.
Outlining the Ministry’s key objectives for 2026, Mr Gyan-Mensah disclosed that the government is working “around the clock” to ensure Ghana achieves a 90% electricity access rate by the end of the year.
He further highlighted Ghana’s recent ratification of a $2 billion agreement extending the Jubilee and TEN oil field licences to 2040. The deal, approved in February 2026 and involving Tullow Oil, Kosmos Energy, PetroSA and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), secures investment for up to 20 new wells aimed at boosting production.
It also increases GNPC’s stake by 10% from 2036 and is expected to enhance domestic gas supply for power generation.
The Deputy Minister added that Ghana has reached an agreement with Nigeria to increase gas supply to support power generation, while discussions are ongoing regarding the country’s nuclear energy pathway, including whether to pursue small modular reactors or large-scale nuclear facilities.
He also disclosed renewed efforts to ensure malfunctioning streetlights are fixed nationwide to improve public lighting and safety.
A landmark year ahead
The 10th Ghana Energy Awards is expected to reflect a decade of recognising industry leadership and impact. Further details on anniversary activities, stakeholder engagements and the official theme for the 10th edition will be announced in the coming weeks.
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