ACCRA – The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Friday briefed Parliament’s Energy Committee on its 2025 operational plans and ongoing regulatory efforts. The engagement, part of the Committee’s oversight duties, provided insights into the downstream petroleum regulator’s mandate, challenges, and proposed interventions.
The Committee Chairman and MP for Ho West emphasized that the briefing aimed to foster a deeper understanding of the NPA’s role. NPA CEO Eduwudzi Tamakloe outlined the six legislative instruments governing the sector, including tracking systems and local content regulations. He identified Bulk Oil Distributors and the Chamber of Oil Distributors as key industry stakeholders.
Tamakloe acknowledged the industry’s susceptibility to illicit activities, stating the Authority’s commitment to curbing such practices. He appealed to the committee for an increase in penalty units, arguing that the current penalties are insufficient deterrents. The briefing is slated to be followed by a Committee visit to NPA offices to observe the Authority’s operations and deployment of ICT infrastructure firsthand.
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