National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is a statutory body set up by the Government of Ghana to regulate, oversee and monitor the Ghanaian petroleum industry.[1] The authority was established after calls by the general public for efficiency, growth and stakeholder satisfaction in the industry.[2] Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid currently heads the NPA.[3]
History edit
The authority was set up by Legislative Instrument of the Parliament of Ghana and it is powered by NPA Act of 2005. It is also known as ACT 691.[4] The authority is headquartered in Accra.[5][6]
Functions edit
The regulatory mission of the NPA allows it to regularly monitor and adjust the price of Petroleum products in Ghana.[7]
References edit
- ^ "About us". www.npa.gov.gh. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ "National Petroleum Authority". energymin.gov.gh. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ "Ebony was a moving target for me – Hassan Tampuli". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
- ^ "Objectives". npa.gov.gh. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ "Contact Information". businessghana.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ "Location". africa-oil-gas.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ "Petrol price goes up again, effective today". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.