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A delegation of petroleum regulators and marketers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in Ghana to learn from the operations and regulatory successes of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA).
The visit focuses on how the NPA has, over the past two decades, built a reputation for transparency, efficiency and safety in Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry.
Welcoming the delegation in Accra, the NPA Chief Executive, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, said the choice of Ghana for the study tour “underscores a desire by the team to learn a lot”.
He noted that the NPA’s 20 years of experience in overseeing Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector had equipped it with practical knowledge and regulatory tools that could benefit other countries.
Mr Tameklo highlighted several policies and technological interventions rolled out by the Authority to strengthen the sector. These include the Bulk Road Vehicle (BRV) Tracking System, which monitors the movement of fuel tankers nationwide, and the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF), which ensures uniform pricing of petroleum products across the country.
According to him, the DRC could “tap into the NPA experience and replicate the same,” adding: “You do not have to reinvent the wheel. You can learn from the NPA experience. I believe that you will take much time so that your visit will be worthwhile.”
He further stressed the significance of the downstream sector to Ghana’s economy, noting that it contributes between eight and nine per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and supports key industries, including aviation and telecommunications.
“It is a pillar of the entire economy,” he said.
Responding on behalf of the visiting team, the delegation leader, Jacque Mayinga, expressed readiness to learn from the NPA’s regulatory framework and operational systems to enhance downstream petroleum governance in the DRC.
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