Thirty-six individuals and organisations have been recognised for exemplary leadership and innovation in Ghana’s energy sector at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards (GEA), an annual event celebrating excellence across the energy value chain.
Organised by the Energy Media Group and endorsed by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and the World Energy Council FEL Ghana, this year’s ceremony was themed “Repositioning the energy sector as a pillar of national development”.
The event attracted senior government officials, diplomats, industry leaders and international energy representatives.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, Deputy Minister of Energy Richard Gyan-Mensah said the awards had evolved into a national platform for promoting performance, transparency and professionalism within the sector.
He commended the awardees for demonstrating commitment, innovation and resilience as the country’s energy landscape undergoes significant change.
Mr. Gyan-Mensah outlined key measures implemented by government since January 2025 to stabilise and strengthen the sector. These include the procurement of 200 transformers, enforcement of the cash waterfall mechanism, restructuring of power purchase agreements, and targeted investments in rural electrification and solar energy deployment.
He said the initiatives had saved the state more than US$300million and were helping to lay the foundation for a sustainable 24-hour economy.
Awarding panel chairman, Kwame Jantuah, said the 2025 theme informed the design of the 26 competitive award categories and improvements to the evaluation process.
He noted that two categories—Off-Grid Energy Solution of the Year and the Energy Investment Impact Award—were withdrawn after entries did not meet the required standards, underscoring the scheme’s commitment to integrity.
To ensure credibility, the panel worked with an independent team of technical experts led by former Energy Commission Executive Secretary, Dr Alfred Ofosu-Ahenkorah. The team conducted technical assessments and nationwide site inspections to verify project submissions.
Top honours at the event went to Volta River Authority Chief Executive, Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, who was named Energy Personality of the Year (male), and Ghana National Gas Company CEO, Judith Adjobah Blay, who received Energy Personality of the Year (female).
Maurizio Pinna of Eni Ghana was awarded CEO of the Year (Petroleum), while Electricity Company of Ghana’s Julius Kpekpena was named CEO of the Year (Power).
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