NPA to Roll Out 24-Hour Economy Pilot Across 268 Fuel Stations and Two Refineries
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has revealed that 268 fuel stations, eight fuel depots and two oil refineries located within the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western and Northern regions will be included in the phased rollout of the government’s 24-hour economy initiative within the downstream petroleum sector.
Addressing stakeholders at the launch of the pilot phase of the 24-hour economy programme for the downstream petroleum industry, Chief Executive of the NPA, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, underscored the potential of the initiative to improve operational efficiency, fuel supply distribution and economic activity across the sector.
According to him, the implementation will begin with selected facilities within the four regions as part of efforts to assess operational readiness and ensure a smooth transition.
“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.
“This will allow us to assess systems, improve operational frameworks and ensure that the transition is efficient, secure and sustainable,” he stated.
Presidential Advisor on the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative, Goosie Tanoh, also noted that the introduction of the pilot programme within the downstream petroleum sector is expected to enhance productivity levels and contribute to higher economic output.
