The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has named the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) as a central facility in the rollout of its 24-hour economy pilot programme within Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.
The initiative forms part of government’s broader drive to modernise key sectors of the economy by promoting continuous operations, improving productivity, and strengthening energy supply systems around the clock.
Under the pilot phase, selected petroleum facilities, including TOR, are expected to operate under enhanced systems designed to improve efficiency, boost service delivery, and expand economic activity across the downstream value chain.
Speaking at the launch of the programme in Accra on Tuesday, the Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, Godwin Tamekloe, said the move is aligned with national efforts to create a more dynamic and flexible economic environment.
He explained that the pilot would allow regulators and industry stakeholders to test operational frameworks, identify gaps, and refine systems ahead of full-scale implementation.
According to him, the exercise will also ensure that safety, sustainability, and efficiency remain central as Ghana transitions toward a 24-hour-driven economic model.
The NPA believes the inclusion of TOR in the pilot phase will play a critical role in strengthening the country’s refining and distribution capacity while supporting continuous industrial activity within the petroleum sector.
