Minister of State: Stakeholder consultations ongoing for PURC and Energy Commission Merger
Herbert Krapa, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy, has announced that stakeholder consultations are underway to finalize the proposed merger between the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and the Energy Commission of Ghana. The merger, which has garnered support from industry experts and policymakers, is expected to streamline regulatory functions, reduce operational costs, and address overlaps in Ghana's energy sector oversight. The Institute of Energy Security is one of the key proponents of the merger, arguing that combining the two regulatory bodies will result in significant cost savings and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of energy...
