Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has met with major stakeholders in the petroleum industry to address persistent challenges related to laycan scheduling and push forward key downstream reforms.
The high-level engagement brought together representatives from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), COMAC, CBOD, TOR, BOST, COPEC, and other sector observers.
At the heart of the discussion was the need to improve coordination in managing laycan—the critical window during which vessels are expected to load or unload petroleum products.
Minister Jinapor acknowledged ongoing inefficiencies and assured stakeholders of his personal commitment to resolving the matter. “As Minister, I take full responsibility for the challenges associated with the laycan. I do not want to engage in any blame games,” he stated.
He emphasized that adherence to laycan schedules must be treated with urgency unless specific circumstances demand otherwise. “I’ve spoken to some of you, and I appreciate the challenges. You have my commitment that we will publish a roadmap soon to deal with it,” the Minister added.
Beyond laycan concerns, the meeting also tackled broader downstream sector reforms aimed at streamlining operations and ensuring a steady petroleum supply. Mr. Jinapor revealed that government plans are underway to modernize critical infrastructure, including the construction of a new mooring system to address logistical bottlenecks and enhance delivery efficiency.
The session was widely regarded as a necessary and proactive step in aligning both private and public sector players to strengthen Ghana’s petroleum supply chain and drive long-term energy sector growth.
