Energy Commission To Ban Charcoal Exports

According to the BUSINESS & FINANCIAL TIMES, the Energy Commission is considering banning all charcoal exports that are not produced from sustainable supply sources, due to increased domestic charcoal usage especially in the areas where over 72% of the produce is consumed.

It is believed that when this action is carried out it would help check the use of unapproved procedures and practices in the industry.

Current statistics show that wood fuel accounts for 64% of the primary energy used in Ghana but Mr. Eric Ofori-Nyarko of Strategic Planning and Policy Division, says the Commission would be in a better position to do this when regulations on charcoal production, distribution and marketing are promulgated.