The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, held a crucial meeting with key stakeholders in the petroleum sector to address pressing issues related to laycan management and downstream reforms.
The meeting brought together representatives from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), COMAC, CBOD, TOR, BOST, COPEC, and other industry observers.
The primary focus of the discussion was the optimisation of laycan—the period during which a ship is available for loading or unloading.
Mr. Jinapor emphasised the need for improved coordination and efficiency across the supply chain. He affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring strict adherence to laycan schedules, except in exceptional circumstances.
“As Minister, I take full responsibility for the challenges associated with laycan. I am not interested in blame games. I’ve spoken to some of you in the industry and understand the challenges. You have my commitment that we will soon publish a roadmap to address them,” he stated.
Beyond laycan management, the meeting also explored critical downstream reforms aimed at modernising the sector, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring a stable and reliable supply of petroleum products.
The Minister further outlined the government’s plan to upgrade existing infrastructure, including the construction of an additional mooring system to address the current challenges facing the sector.
