The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has announced the rollout of a pilot phase of the government’s 24-hour economy initiative within Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, with 268 fuel stations, eight fuel depots and two oil refineries set to operate under the programme.
The pilot exercise will be implemented across the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western and Northern regions as part of efforts to strengthen fuel distribution, improve operational efficiency and stimulate economic activity within the petroleum industry.
Speaking at the launch of the initiative, Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, explained that the phased approach is intended to evaluate operational readiness and ensure a smooth and sustainable transition into round-the-clock operations.
According to him, the selected facilities will serve as the starting point for assessing systems and improving operational frameworks before the programme is expanded nationwide.
“This programme will be implemented in phases starting with selected facilities across four regions of Ghana namely; Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western and Northern regions. We are targeting 268 fuel stations, eight depots and operations in two oil refineries,” he stated.
“This will allow us to assess systems, improve operational frameworks and ensure that the transition is efficient, secure and sustainable,” he added.
Presidential Advisor on the government’s 24-hour economy initiative, Goosie Tanoh, also indicated that the programme is expected to boost productivity and increase economic output within the downstream petroleum sector.
The government’s broader 24-hour economy policy is aimed at encouraging continuous business operations across key sectors to create jobs, increase productivity and drive economic growth.
