The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has called for stronger institutional coordination and clearly defined regulatory responsibilities to attract and optimise investment across Ghana’s petroleum and gas value chain.
He made the call during a high-level panel discussion at the 2026 Local Content Conference and Exhibition held in Takoradi from November 10 to 13.
The conference, organised by the Petroleum Commission, was held under the theme: “Enriching Local Content for Sustainable Growth: Building a Resilient Upstream Sector through Reforms and Partnerships to Spur Competitiveness and Investment.”
It brought together government officials, regulators, international oil companies, indigenous businesses, investors and other industry stakeholders to discuss the future of Ghana’s petroleum industry.
Speaking on Topic 11, titled “Enhancing Institutional Arrangements to Optimise Investments Across the Gas Value Chain,” Mr Tameklo stressed the need for a clear institutional framework to guide energy-related agencies, particularly those operating under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
He said clearly defined institutional responsibilities were critical to preventing overlapping functions, reducing regulatory uncertainties and strengthening collaboration among institutions in the petroleum industry.
According to him, a well-coordinated regulatory environment would facilitate efficient decision-making, improve regulatory effectiveness and provide investors and industry operators with greater clarity in navigating Ghana’s energy sector.
Mr Tameklo’s call highlighted the importance of institutional reforms and cooperation in creating a predictable investment environment capable of supporting sustainable growth across the petroleum and gas value chain.
