{"id":104523,"date":"2025-11-28T14:10:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=104523"},"modified":"2025-11-28T14:10:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:10:41","slug":"npa-hosts-maiden-national-lpg-forum-to-strengthen-dialogue-in-downstream-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=104523","title":{"rendered":"NPA hosts maiden National LPG Forum to strengthen dialogue in downstream sector"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Thursday, 27 November 2025, convened its maiden National LPG Forum at the Authority\u2019s head office in Accra.<\/p>\n

The event, described as the first of its kind, brought together key industry players, representatives of civil society organisations (CSOs), and other stakeholders within Ghana\u2019s petroleum downstream sector.<\/p>\n

It marks a significant step in broadening engagement on policies and developments in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry.<\/p>\n

Welcoming participants to the forum, the Chief Executive of the NPA, Mr Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., explained that the initiative was designed to create a platform for open and constructive dialogue.<\/p>\n

He said such engagements were essential for discussing the current state of the sector, identifying emerging challenges, and exploring prospects for the LPG industry.<\/p>\n

According to him, the Authority remains committed to ensuring a transparent and collaborative regulatory environment.<\/p>\n

Mr Tameklo noted that the LPG value chain continues to play an important role in Ghana\u2019s energy mix, especially in promoting cleaner and more accessible household energy.<\/p>\n

He emphasised that the forum would enable regulators, partner agencies, and market operators to exchange insights that could guide policy reforms and strengthen operational standards.<\/p>\n

He added that the NPA aims to foster greater cooperation to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the industry.<\/p>\n

Delivering the keynote address, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, highlighted the importance of stakeholder collaboration in achieving national energy objectives.<\/p>\n

He stressed that Ghana\u2019s transition to cleaner energy sources requires deliberate and continuous engagement among all actors in the sector.<\/p>\n

The Minister further reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to expanding LPG access while ensuring that environmental and safety considerations remain at the forefront of policy implementation.<\/p>\n

Participants at the forum welcomed the initiative, noting that it provides an avenue for deeper conversations on pricing, infrastructure development, safety regulations, and long-term investment opportunities.<\/p>\n

The NPA indicated that the National LPG Forum will become an annual event, aimed at strengthening communication and promoting shared responsibility in the growth and transformation of Ghana\u2019s LPG industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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