NPA Commemorates World LPG Day 2026, Targets 50% LPG Access by 2030

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has commemorated World LPG Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and strengthening safety standards as part of Ghana’s clean energy transition agenda.

The event brought together key stakeholders from government and the petroleum industry, including representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, the Petroleum Commission, the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, the Ghana LPG Industry Players Association, GOIL PLC, and other industry players.

The gathering highlighted the strategic importance of LPG as a cleaner and more environmentally friendly energy source, with discussions centered on improving accessibility, strengthening safety compliance, and intensifying public education on proper LPG use.

Speaking at the event, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo emphasized that increasing LPG adoption requires a coordinated approach built on effective regulation, continuous public education, and collaboration among all stakeholders in the energy value chain.

According to him, achieving better safety outcomes depends not only on industry compliance but also on responsible consumer behavior.

He urged stakeholders to actively promote safe LPG practices and educate their communities on the dangers associated with unsafe handling and usage.

Mr. Tameklo also reiterated the government's target of increasing national LPG access to 50 percent by 2030, assuring that the NPA would continue to intensify nationwide sensitization campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and public awareness programmes to support the goal.

Delivering the keynote address, John Abdulai Jinapor reaffirmed the government's commitment to expanding local LPG production and accelerating clean cooking initiatives across the country.

He noted that one of the key interventions includes the promotion of LPG usage in secondary schools through support from the Renewable Energy Fund.

Dr. Jinapor stressed that achieving Ghana’s energy transition goals would require sustained collaboration between government, industry players, and consumers to ensure access to safe, reliable, and affordable energy solutions.

Industry leaders also highlighted several factors critical to accelerating LPG penetration, including affordability, infrastructure development, public education, investment, and regulatory support.

Chairman of COMAC, Gabriel Kumi, called for measures to improve affordability and expand LPG infrastructure nationwide.

Meanwhile, COMAC Chief Executive Officer, Riverson Oppong, emphasized the need for greater public awareness and faster adoption of cleaner cooking fuels to reduce dependence on traditional energy sources.

The Chief Executive Officer of CBOD, Patrick Ofori, pledged continued support from private investors and underscored the importance of policy consistency in attracting long-term investments into the LPG sector.

Similarly, Chairman of GLIPGOA, Ralph Bedi, called for stronger collaboration between regulators and industry participants to improve efficiency across the LPG value chain.

The Director of Gas at the NPA, Ntiwaa Kwakye, reaffirmed the Authority’s role in coordinating efforts among government agencies, regulators, and industry stakeholders to drive a unified LPG development agenda and support Ghana’s clean energy ambitions.

The commemoration of World LPG Day 2026 underscores Ghana’s continued commitment to promoting cleaner energy alternatives, improving public safety, and expanding access to sustainable cooking and energy solutions nationwide.