The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the government is in the process of repealing and replacing the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (as amended), as part of far-reaching reforms to modernise Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.

Speaking during his visit to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Wednesday, October 15, Dr Jinapor said the decision forms part of a comprehensive reform programme aimed at strengthening the legal and regulatory framework of the downstream sector. 

“This is not a step taken lightly, but one rooted in the need to bring our regulatory regime in line with global best practices,” he stated.

He said the review process had been thorough and inclusive, involving consultations with key industry stakeholders, private sector players, and civil society organisations. 

“As Minister, I have personally engaged all key stakeholders, not once, not twice but several times, to ensure that every critical issue is brought to the table and addressed,” he explained.

The Minister noted that the repeal and replacement of the NPA Act was not merely a legislative exercise but a strategic transformation. 

“The repeal and replacement of the Act is not just a legislative exercise but a transformation that will define the next chapter of our downstream sector,” he said.

Mr Jinapor commended the leadership and staff of the NPA for their professionalism and commitment to reform. 

He reaffirmed the Ministry’s support to build “a regulatory institution that is strong, adaptive and respected both locally and internationally.”