9th Ghana Energy Awards 2025: A Definitive Benchmark for Ghana’s Energy Sector
Against the backdrop of sweeping reforms and renewed momentum in Ghana’s energy landscape, the 9th Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) convened the sector’s foremost leaders to celebrate excellence and chart the course ahead. This prestigious event reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to energy security, sustainability, and innovation as key drivers of national development.
Ministerial Vision: Reform, Green Transition, and Stability
Hon. Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, opened the evening with a keynote address reflecting on a year marked by bold policy actions and operational turnaround. He highlighted key achievements, including over US$300 million in cost savings, extended periods of grid stability, and progress in expanding gas supply to power plants — critical pillars underpinning Ghana’s evolving energy future. The Minister’s remarks underscored the sector’s dual focus on economic growth and environmental stewardship, central to Ghana’s green transition ambitions.
Upstream Excellence and Strategic Leadership
Eni Ghana Exploration & Production Company Limited, led by Maurizio Pinna, captured significant honours as Upstream Company of the Year and CEO of the Year (Petroleum) respectively. Their instrumental role in stabilising oil production and advancing field developments, notably the Pecan project, reinforced Ghana’s position as a reliable energy producer and gas supplier.
Strengthening the Downstream and Advocacy Landscape
In downstream petroleum, StarOil Company Limited was recognised as Downstream Company of the Year for operational excellence and market leadership. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) earned distinction through two honours: the Energy Signature Award presented to Duncan Amoah, and Energy Advocate of the Year awarded to Dr. Riverson Oppong. Their effective advocacy and stewardship have enhanced market transparency and consumer protection.
Power Transmission and Local Content Progress
The Energy Company of the Year (Power) award was bestowed on Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) in recognition of its vital role in grid reliability and renewable integration. The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) received the Outstanding Local Content Initiative Award, reflecting its commitment to enhancing Ghanaian participation and capability within the oil and gas sector.
Sector-Wide Excellence: People, Innovation, and Sustainability
The Awards also honoured key individuals such as Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo (Energy Personality of the Year, Male) and Judith Adjobah Blay (Energy Personality of the Year, Female), alongside visionary leadership from Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam of Bui Power Authority. Renewable energy and clean initiatives featured prominently, with SolPower Company Limited and Bui Power Authority receiving accolades for their pioneering contributions.
Emerging leaders, innovation champions, and corporate social responsibility efforts rounded out the broad spectrum of recognition, highlighting the sector’s depth and dynamism.
Full Roster of Honourees
Category
Winner
Affiliation/Title
Energy Personality of the Year (Male)
Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo
CEO, Volta River Authority (VRA)
Energy Personality of the Year (Female)
Judith Adjobah Blay
CEO, Ghana National Gas Limited
CEO of the Year (Power)
Ing. Kwame Kpekpena
Managing Director, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)
CEO of the Year (Petroleum)
Maurizio Pinna
Managing Director, Eni Ghana Exploration & Production Company Limited
Energy Company of the Year (Power)
Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo)
Energy Company of the Year (Petroleum)
BOST Energies Limited Company
Energy Company of the Year (Renewable)
SolPower Company Limited
Upstream Company of the Year
Eni Ghana Exploration & Production Company Limited
Downstream Company of the Year
StarOil Company Limited
Excellence in Power Generation
Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Limited
Clean Energy Initiative of the Year
Bui Power Authority (BPA)
Outstanding Local Content Initiative
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
Energy Infrastructure Partnership of the Year
Energy Commission
Energy Think Tank of the Year
Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC)
Energy Institution of the Year
University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR)
Visionary Leadership Award
Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam
CEO, Bui Power Authority (BPA)
The Energy Signature Award
Duncan Amoah
Executive Secretary, Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC)
Energy Advocate of the Year
Dr. Riverson Oppong
CEO, Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC)
Energy Reporter of the Year
Shadrack Odame Agyare
Metro TV Ghana
Emerging Female Leader in Energy
Ing. Susana Tiwaah Badu-Osei
Plant Operations Manager, Bui Power Authority
Rising Star Individual (Male)
Hubert Nsoh Zan
Assistant Manager, Energy Efficiency, Energy Commission
Rising Star Individual (Female)
Spes Enyonam Gbeddy
Senior Electrical Engineer, GRIDCo
Rising Star Company
McHall Project Consulting
Chief Green Trailblazer Award
Lesley Arthur
CEO, Cubica Energy Company Limited
Energy Sector Operational Resilience Award
J.K. Horgle Transport and Company Limited
Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year
TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC
Brand of the Year
Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies
Health, Safety, Security and Environment Excellence Award
Volta River Authority (VRA)
Innovation Project of the Year
Meinergy Technology Limited
Lifetime Achievement Award
Ing. Jabesh Amissah-Arthur
Managing Partner, Arthur Energy Africa & Former VRA Board Chairman
Energy Sector Reformer of the Year
Hon. Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor
Minister for Energy and Green Transition
Women In Energy Excellence Award
Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle
CEO, Petroleum Commission
Exemplary Leadership Award
Dr. Ishmael Ackah
Technical Advisor, Ministry for Energy and Green Transition
Energy Business Leadership Award
Michael Bozumbil
CEO, PETROSOL Platinum Energy Limited
Osagyefo Young Leadership Award
Matthew Seddoh Akatey
General Manager, Engineering and Operations, Helios Solar Company
African Energy Leadership Excellence Award
Anthony E. Paul
International Energy and Strategy Advisor
As Ghana’s energy sector navigates the complex intersection of reform, innovation, and sustainability, the 9th Ghana Energy Awards serve not only as a celebration of past achievements but as a clarion call for continued excellence and collaboration. The tangible results of Minister Jinapor’s strategic reforms—from stabilizing power supply and strengthening local content to advancing Ghana’s green transition agenda—have created a foundation of confidence for investors, operators, and consumers alike.
The road ahead remains demanding, but the 2025 Ghana Energy Awards underscore a sector poised not merely to meet expectations but to set new standards for Africa and beyond.
