{"id":24919,"date":"2026-01-14T00:17:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T00:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.fawefmonline.com\/?p=24919"},"modified":"2026-01-14T00:17:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T00:17:10","slug":"minister-jinapor-urges-continued-commitment-to-energy-sector-reset-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fawefmonline.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/14\/minister-jinapor-urges-continued-commitment-to-energy-sector-reset-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister Jinapor Urges Continued Commitment to Energy Sector Reset for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As of January 2026, the energy sector in Ghana is undergoing a major transformation under the leadership of Hon.<\/sup> John Abdulai Jinapor<\/strong>, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition.<\/sup>+1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following a landmark announcement that the government has cleared over $1.47 billion<\/strong> in energy sector debt, the Minister is now calling for a “year of continued commitment” to ensure these gains are not lost.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Minister Jinapor Urges Continued Commitment to Energy Sector Reset for 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a powerful start to the year, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor<\/strong>, has called on all stakeholders\u2014from Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to ordinary consumers\u2014to maintain a steadfast commitment to the nation\u2019s energy stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Minister’s message emphasizes that while 2025 was a year of “rescue,” 2026 must be the year of sustainability and discipline.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Decisive Financial Reset<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The call comes on the heels of the government successfully settling approximately $1.47 billion<\/strong> in legacy debts.<\/sup> This massive payment has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Restored International Credibility:<\/strong> Fully repaid the World Bank Partial Risk Guarantee (PRG), ensuring future investment security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cleared IPP Arrears:<\/strong> Settled hundreds of millions owed to key partners like Karpowership, Sunon Asogli, and Cenpower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Secured Gas Supply:<\/strong> Fully cleared outstanding invoices to ENI and Vitol, ensuring a steady flow of natural gas for power generation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The Road Ahead: What the “Commitment” Means<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Minister Jinapor highlighted that clearing the debt is only the first step. To avoid a return to the “Dumsor” era or debt accumulation, the Ministry is focusing on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • The Cash Waterfall Mechanism:<\/strong> Strict adherence to this payment system to ensure that revenue collected is distributed fairly and promptly across the value chain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Green Transition:<\/strong> Scaling up renewable energy projects, including the Bui Solar Expansion, to meet the 15% renewable energy target by 2030.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Efficiency at ECG:<\/strong> Tackling the commercial and technical losses at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to ensure every watt of power generated is paid for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \u201cThe Era of Debt is Over\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Echoing the sentiments of the Ministry of Finance, Jinapor assured the public that with disciplined fiscal management, the era of uncontrolled energy debt is a thing of the past.<\/sup> He urged industry players to “eschew partisan politics” and prioritize innovation to attract more private investment into Ghana’s emerging Petroleum Hub and green energy sectors.<\/sup>+1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      “We have laid the foundation by clearing the wreckage of the past. Our commitment in 2026 must be to build a power sector that is not only reliable but also affordable and self-sustaining for the long term.” \u2014 Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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