During a high‑level panel at the 2026 Local Content Conference and Exhibition in Takoradi, the Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, urged clearer institutional mandates to attract investment across Ghana’s petroleum and gas value chain.
Tameklo said that well‑defined regulatory responsibilities would prevent duplication of functions, reduce uncertainty and provide a more predictable setting for investors and operators. He highlighted the need for a framework that governs the roles of energy‑related institutions, especially those under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
The call came as the conference, themed “Enriching Local Content for Sustainable Growth: Building a Resilient Upstream Sector through Reforms and Partnerships to Spur Competitiveness and Investment,” gathered government officials, regulators, international oil companies, indigenous businesses and other stakeholders to discuss the future of Ghana’s petroleum industry.
He added that stronger coordination would improve decision‑making and regulatory efficiency, giving investors clearer guidance on processes and requirements for operating in the sector.
Industry participants noted the importance of a transparent framework to unlock further investment and local content development across the upstream sector.
