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The Volta River Authority (VRA) has proven its dominance in Ghana\u2019s energy sector by sweeping three (3) prestigious awards at the 8th Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) held on Friday, October 25, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.<\/p>\n

Held under the theme \u201cThe Role of Local Content in Building Ghana\u2019s Energy Sector,\u201d the flagship event honoured the achievements of individuals, companies, and institutions that drive growth and innovation within Ghana\u2019s energy industry.<\/p>\n

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VRA was recognized with the following awards: Energy Company of the Year \u2013 Power, Outstanding Local Content Initiative of the Year, and Local Content Leadership Impact.<\/p>\n

The Energy Company of the Year award is in recognition of the Authority\u2019s exceptional operations in power generation and stellar reputation in the energy industry, while the Outstanding Local Content Initiative award recognizes VRA\u2019s exemplary commitment to local content and participation in undertaking projects and initiatives within Ghana\u2019s energy sector.<\/p>\n

The Authority\u2019s Deputy Chief Executive (Engineering & Operations), Ing. Edward Obeng-Kenzo, won the Local Content Leadership Impact award for his exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing local content initiatives within the energy sector.<\/p>\n

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Ing. Obeng-Kenzo beat the CEO of Ghana National Gas Company, Dr. Ben K.D. Asante; CEO of Petroleum Commission, Mr. Egbert Faibile Jnr; the General Manager of Dutch & Co, Mr. Herbert Friese; and other key personalities in the industry to win the coveted award.<\/p>\n

VRA\u2019s recognition across multiple award categories underscores its influential role in promoting sustainable practices and advancing local content in Ghana\u2019s energy sector, serving as a benchmark for excellence and leadership across the industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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