Senior Officials of the Petroleum Commission led by its Ag. CEO, Ms. Emeafa Hardcastle, held a strategic meeting with the leadership and members of the Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber (GUPC).
This meeting marks the first official engagement between the two entities since Ms. Hardcastle’s assumption of office. The meeting provided a platform for beneficial dialogue on critical issues affecting Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector and the challenges faced by members of the Chamber.
The Chairman of the Chamber, Mr. Joe Mensah, in his opening remarks, expressed gratitude to the Commission and members of the Chamber for a good representation. He expressed optimism that the engagement would mark a new chapter for the industry.
“I am pleased to see strong representation from both the Commission and our members. This marks the beginning of a new chapter under new leadership—an opportunity for us to collaborate, exchange ideas, and drive progress in the industry. Let us view this meeting as the foundation for greater achievements ahead,” he said.
On her part, Ms. Hardcastle encouraged members to contribute innovative ideas to drive progress in the industry. She urged participants to go beyond the discussions and put forward practical solutions that would positively impact the sector. “It is gratifying to see you all present at this meeting. This marks a new dawn, and it is essential that we move beyond discussions to establish actionable steps based on today’s deliberations. We all share a common interest in the growth and success of the industry. As a Commission, we are committed to addressing internal challenges and exploring solutions that will drive meaningful progress,” she said.
A key highlight of the engagement was a presentation by the Director, Economics and Local Content at the Commission, Mr. Kwaku Boateng, who presented a snapshot of the progress of the industry so far to members while outlining the pressing challenges confronting the industry and some proposed solutions to the identified challenges.
Mr. David Ampofo, the CEO of the Chamber, moderated the discussions which focused on strengthening collaboration between the Commission and industry stakeholders to enhance regulatory compliance, promote local participation, and drive sustainable growth in Ghana’s oil and gas sector. The Petroleum Commission reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an enabling environment for investment and ensuring that the industry remains competitive and resilient.
The Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber is a non-profit organisation established to provide a platform for stakeholders to collaborate, and serve as a collective voice for its members to advocate for policies that foster industry growth and sustainability to enhance the overall efficiency and competitiveness of Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector.
