National Petroleum Authority

National Petroleum Authority 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]

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.[3] The authority is headquartered in Accra.[4][5]

Functions

The regulatory mission of the NPA allows it to regularly monitor and adjust the price of Petroleum products in Ghana.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "About us". www.npa.gov.gh. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  2. ↑ "National Petroleum Authority". energymin.gov.gh. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  3. ↑ "Objectives". npa.gov.gh. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "Contact Information". businessghana.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  5. ↑ "Location". africa-oil-gas.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  6. ↑ "Petrol price goes up again, effective today". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
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