The Head of Puma Energy Africa, Ben Ouattara, on Friday paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq.
Ouattara, who is on a working visit to Ghana, thanked the NPA for its support and cooperation, saying it had enabled Puma Energy to strengthen its operations in the country.
He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the Authority to support the development of Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry.
Ouattara said Puma Energy was diversifying into strategic business areas where it has expertise and can add greater value to Ghana’s economy.
He added that the company was expanding its operations across Africa, with Ghana serving as the hub for its sub-regional activities.
Responding, Tameklo said President John Dramani Mahama’s vision is to create an enabling environment for the private sector to drive economic growth.
He said the NPA is committed to supporting that vision by fostering a conducive business environment for companies operating in the downstream petroleum sector, enabling them to grow and realise returns on their investments.
Tameklo said the downstream petroleum industry continues to face significant infrastructure gaps and encouraged greater private sector investment to help address them.
He described Puma Energy as an important partner in Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry, noting that the company’s contribution to the sector is well established.
Tameklo also acknowledged Puma Energy’s strong presence in the aviation fuel market and reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the company to support its growth and attract further investment into Ghana.
The Puma Energy delegation included Lanzeni Couliba, General Manager of Puma Energy Ghana, and Daniel Reppah, Commercial Manager of Puma Energy Ghana.
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