The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Monday, June 8, commemorated World LPG Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and improving safety standards across the country.
The event brought together key stakeholders from government and the energy sector to highlight the importance of LPG as a cleaner energy source and to promote greater public awareness, safety compliance, and accessibility.
Speaking at the event, NPA Chief Executive, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq, emphasized that accelerating LPG adoption requires a coordinated approach built on effective regulation, public education, and shared responsibility among all stakeholders in the value chain.
Delivering the keynote address, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor reiterated government’s commitment to increasing local LPG production and expanding clean cooking initiatives, including the use of LPG in secondary schools through the Renewable Energy Fund.
Industry players called for stronger collaboration to address challenges affecting LPG penetration, citing affordability, investment, public awareness, and regulatory support as critical factors.
The Director of Gas at the NPA, Ntiwaa Kwakye, reaffirmed the Authority’s role in coordinating stakeholders, strengthening safety advocacy, and advancing Ghana’s clean energy transition through a unified national LPG agenda.
World LPG Day 2026 was celebrated on June 7, 2026, with the theme “LPG: Pass It Forward”. Spearheaded by the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA), the global initiative highlighted the role of liquefied petroleum gas in delivering clean, reliable, and accessible energy to millions worldwide.
Source: businesspostonline
