NPA CEO calls for clearer regulatory roles to attract investment across petroleum value chain

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has called for stronger institutional coordination and clearly defined regulatory responsibilities to improve investment opportunities across Ghana’s petroleum and gas value chain.

He said clear mandates for energy sector institutions would help prevent duplication of functions, reduce regulatory uncertainties and create a more predictable environment for investors and industry operators.

Mr Tameklo made the call during a high-level panel discussion at the 2026 Local Content Conference and Exhibition, organised by the Petroleum Commission in Takoradi from November 10 to 13.

Speaking on the topic, “Enhancing Institutional Arrangements to Optimise Investments Across the Gas Value Chain”, he stressed the need for a well-defined framework governing the roles of energy-related institutions, particularly agencies under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.

He observed that clearly assigned institutional responsibilities were critical to ensuring effective collaboration and avoiding situations where agencies perform overlapping functions.

According to him, stronger coordination among the institutions would also improve decision-making and regulatory efficiency while giving investors greater clarity on the processes and requirements for operating in Ghana’s energy sector.

The conference, held under the theme, “Enriching Local Content for Sustainable Growth: Building a Resilient Upstream Sector through Reforms and Partnerships to Spur Competitiveness and Investment”, brought together government officials, regulators, international oil companies, indigenous businesses, investors and other industry stakeholders to discuss the future of Ghana’s petroleum industry.