Our Departments at a Glance

Driving Excellence in Petroleum Regulation

Building the Future of Petroleum in Sierra Leone

Our dedicated teams are at the forefront of initiatives to open market spaces, develop crucial infrastructure, and ensure unwavering compliance with industry standards. Through innovation and collaboration, we pave the way for a thriving and secure petroleum sector.

Office of The Executive Chairman

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Formulating and implementing strategic initiatives in line with the agency's mission and goals.

Policy Development

Drafting and recommending policies to improve regulatory frameworks in the petroleum sector.

Stakeholder Engagement

Building and maintaining relationships with government entities, industry stakeholders, and international partners.

Executive Support

Providing administrative and advisory support to directors and heads of department in decision-making and planning.

Finance and Investment Department

Responsibilities

Budgeting

Developing and managing the agency's budget, ensuring financial resources are allocated efficiently.

Financial Reporting

Generating accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Investment Analysis

Assessing potential investments and financial opportunities to enhance the agency's financial standing.

Audit Coordination

Collaborating with the Internal and external Audit Unit to ensure financial compliance and transparency.

Procurement and Logistics Department

Responsibilities

Procurement Planning

Developing procurement strategies and plans to meet the agency's needs.

Supplier Management

Identifying and managing relationships with suppliers and contractors.

Logistics Coordination

Overseeing the transportation, storage, and distribution of petroleum-related materials and equipment.

Compliance

Ensuring procurement activities adhere to regulatory guidelines and ethical standards.

Admin and Human Resources Management Department

Responsibilities

Human Resources Planning

Managing recruitment, training, and development of agency staff.

Facilities Management

Overseeing office facilities, ensuring a conducive working environment.

Employee Relations

Handling employee-related matters, promoting a positive workplace culture.

Policy Implementation

Implementing and enforcing administrative policies and procedures.

Operations and Pricing Directorate

Responsibilities

The department

The department is responsible for monitoring the safety, importation, exportation, storage, distribution, sales and consumption of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas / LPG nationwide. 

The department is dedicated to monitoring the safety, importation/exportation and storage of LPG. Stock levels at both Liquified Petroleum Gas Marketing Companies (LPGMC) terminals are now monitored bi–weekly to establish the regulation of maintaining a minimum of three (3) weeks stock level as established in the regulation.

The Agency through the establishment of the three (3) weeks minimum stock level has being able to curtail the issue of scarcity/shortage of LPG/Cooking Gas in the country.

Sierra Leone currently serves as a hub for both Guinea and Liberia as products are being exported to these countries on a monthly basis. At present, the department is able to monitor and record all imports and consumption data nationwide. Safety measures are always observed during importation of LPG as the Agency superintend the discharge operation. 

The Department has recently participated in the inaugural launch of the ECOWAS Policy for LPG and also discussing opportunities to expand the sector to meet the growing demands for LPG.
The process of diversification of the sector to include Liquefied Natural Gas/LNG is also with the department and the necessary operational guidelines would be adopted soonest by the Agency.

Currently there are two (2) main Liquefied Petroleum Gas / LPG also known as Cooking Gas importers and storage company operators. Namely: NP Gas SL Limited and AfriGas SL Limited.

Regulatory Oversight

Formulating and implementing strategic initiatives in line with the agency's mission and goals.

Data Collection

Gathering and analysing data to assess industry performance and trends.

Market Analysis

Analysing trends and market conditions to provide recommendations for regulatory improvements.

Safety Compliance

Ensuring compliance with safety standards in the petroleum industry.

Internal Audit Unit Department

Responsibilities

Risk Assessment

Identifying and assessing potential risks to the agency's operations.

Compliance Audits

Conducting audits to ensure adherence to regulatory and financial compliance.

Process Improvement

Recommending improvements to internal controls and operational processes.

Reporting

Providing reports and recommendations to the Executive Chairman and relevant departments.

Licensing and Inspections Directorate

Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring that all petroleum industry players adhere to regulatory standards.

Standards Development

Formulating and updating standards for petroleum-related activities.

Licensing

Processing and issuing licenses for entities involved in the petroleum sector.

Enforcement

Taking necessary actions to enforce compliance with regulations and standards.

Media and Public Relations Department

Responsibilities

Public Communication

Managing communication strategies to enhance the agency's public image.

Media Relations

Building and maintaining positive relationships with media outlets.

Crisis Communication

Developing plans to address and manage crises or controversies.

Public Outreach

Engaging with the public through informational campaigns and events.

Engineering and Quality Assurance Department 

Responsibilities

The department

The Engineering and Inspection Department inspects downstream petroleum infrastructure to ensure their design, construction and operation are executed using predetermined industry standards taking into consideration health, safety and environmental protection.

Infrastructure Assessment

Evaluating existing infrastructure and recommending improvements.

Technical Guidance

Providing technical expertise to support regulatory decisions.

Project Management

Overseeing engineering projects related to the petroleum industry.

Quality Assurance

Ensuring the quality and safety of engineering activities in the sector.

News & Updates

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Get in touch

Address

British Council Building, Tower Hill, Freetown Sierra Leone

Monday – Friday

8:00 AM – 5.00 PM

Phone

+23278321582

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