Energy Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor has announced that the ongoing review of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Act will align with Ghana’s energy transition agenda, aiming to attract private investment in low-carbon solutions.
The announcement was made at a stakeholder forum held on August 25, 2025, to assess and update the 20-year-old NPA Act. The forum focused on reform, regulation, and the future of energy policy in Ghana.
As the country prepares for a significant shift in its energy landscape, the revised NPA Act is expected to regulate the downstream petroleum sector in line with current global trends, with a strong emphasis on sustainability.
According to Minister Jinapor, the review marks a critical step toward modernizing the sector.
“There are four or so critical areas, in my opinion, power, resource control, absolute authority, and policy. The challenge is navigating these in a way that serves everyone’s interest. If we get it right, we do it for Ghana. If we delay, we only delay ourselves. After this forum, the draft will go to Cabinet, where it will be referred to a sub-committee. What we’re doing here is essentially the sub-committee’s work, positioning the law to reflect our current goals.”
Echoing the minister’s sentiments, NPA CEO, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe emphasized the need for the legislation to reflect the next phase of growth and innovation in Ghana’s energy sector.
“This year marks exactly 20 years since the establishment of the National Petroleum Authority. The Act is as old as the Authority itself. Over the past two decades, the industry has evolved significantly. Now, we must look ahead to the next 20 years. One of the key initiatives I inherited was the push to overhaul the Act. That’s what we’re doing, engaging in further consultations to refine the draft bill.”
In addition to the NPA, other key stakeholders present at the forum included representatives from BOST, Ghana Oil Company Limited, and the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, among others.
Source:Fiilafmonline/3News
