National Petroleum Authority

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

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

The regulatory mission of the NPA allows it to regularly monitor and adjust the price of Petroleum products in Ghana.^[7]

References

1. "About us". www.npa.gov.gh. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
2. "National Petroleum Authority". energymin.gov.gh. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
3. "Ebony was a moving target for me – Hassan Tampuli". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
4. "Objectives". npa.gov.gh. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
5. "Contact Information". businessghana.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
6. "Location". africa-oil-gas.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
7. "Petrol price goes up again, effective today". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.