The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Thursday, 27 November convened its maiden National LPG Forum at the Authority’s head office in Accra.
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’s petroleum downstream sector.
It marks a significant step in broadening engagement on policies and developments in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry.
Welcoming participants to the forum, Chief Executive of the NPA Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq. explained that the initiative was designed to create a platform for open and constructive dialogue.
He said such engagements were essential for discussing the current state of the sector, identifying emerging challenges, and exploring future prospects for the LPG industry.
According to him, the Authority remains committed to ensuring a transparent and collaborative regulatory environment.
Mr. Tameklo noted that the LPG value chain continues to play an important role in Ghana’s energy mix, especially in promoting cleaner and more accessible household energy.
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.
He added that the NPA aims to foster greater cooperation to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the industry.
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.
He stressed that Ghana’s transition to cleaner energy sources requires deliberate and continuous engagement among all actors in the sector.
The Minister further reaffirmed government’s commitment to expanding LPG access while ensuring that environmental and safety considerations remain at the forefront of policy implementation.
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.
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’s LPG industry.