Ghana’s petroleum downstream regulator, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has engaged Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of key public and private institutions within the petroleum downstream industry at a breakfast meeting held in Accra.
The meeting formed part of preparations toward the 2026 Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GhIPCon), scheduled for July 2026.
Welcoming participants, the Chief Executive of the NPA, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, Esq., noted that the engagement provided an opportunity to officially launch the theme for GhIPCon 2026 and to gather industry perspectives ahead of the Conference, which will take place at the Accra International Conference Centre.
GhIPCon is Ghana’s flagship downstream petroleum conference, bringing together over 1,500 participants from more than 25 countries to exchange insights on policy and regulatory developments, operational strategies, innovation, and investment opportunities.
The biennial event is organized by the NPA in partnership with the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) and the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
The 2026 theme, “Building a Resilient Downstream: Policy, Innovation and Investment for Growth,” was officially unveiled by the NPA Chief Executive, who explained that it reflects the core pillars required to secure the future of the downstream industry. A Technical Committee was also inaugurated to steer the organization of GhIPCon 2026.
Delivering the keynote address, the Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah (MP), commended the NPA and its partners for their leadership in strengthening the sector.
He emphasized the importance of stakeholder engagement in shaping responsive policies and reaffirmed the Ministry’s support for GhIPCon.
During an open forum, industry stakeholders expressed satisfaction with the progress GhIPCon has made over the years and encouraged the NPA to work closely with partners to implement key recommendations from previous Conferences.
They pledged their full support for GhIPCon 2026.
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