Ghana will transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy by 2070 – Bawumia - www.asempanews.com

The Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced plans by the government to transition from the use of fossil fuel to renewable energy by 2070.

“Let me add that Ghana has set a target of 2070 to fully transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy

“So, fossil fuels, particularly natural gas will continue to be part of Ghana’s energy mix in the short term, whilst strategies will be put in place to increase the share of renewable energy in the mix from medium to long term,” Dr Bawumia said.

On his part, the Chief Executive of NPA, Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid reiterated government’s commitment in reducing the emissions from consumption of petroleum products.

“We at the NPA are committed to support government’s agenda in reducing the emissions from the energy products we consume in Ghana.

“And I’m glad to mention we were the first west African country to reduce sulphur content in transport and industrial fuels from a maximum of 5000ppm to a maximum of 50ppm” he stated

The conference is being organized by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in collaboration with the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD).