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.
Responsibilities
Formulating and implementing strategic initiatives in line with the agency's mission and goals.
Drafting and recommending policies to improve regulatory frameworks in the petroleum sector.
Building and maintaining relationships with government entities, industry stakeholders, and international partners.
Providing administrative and advisory support to the Executive Chairman in decision-making and planning.
Responsibilities
Developing and managing the agency's budget, ensuring financial resources are allocated efficiently.
Generating accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Assessing potential investments and financial opportunities to enhance the agency's financial standing.
Collaborating with the Internal Audit Unit to ensure financial compliance and transparency.
Responsibilities
Developing procurement strategies and plans to meet the agency's needs.
Identifying and managing relationships with suppliers and contractors.
Overseeing the transportation, storage, and distribution of petroleum-related materials and equipment.
Ensuring procurement activities adhere to regulatory guidelines and ethical standards.
Responsibilities
Managing recruitment, training, and development of agency staff.
Overseeing office facilities, ensuring a conducive working environment.
Handling employee-related matters, promoting a positive workplace culture.
Implementing and enforcing administrative policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
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.
Formulating and implementing strategic initiatives in line with the agency's mission and goals.
Processing and issuing licenses for entities involved in the gas sector.
Analyzing trends and market conditions to provide recommendations for regulatory improvements.
Ensuring compliance with safety standards in the gas industry.
Responsibilities
Identifying and assessing potential risks to the agency's operations.
Conducting audits to ensure adherence to regulatory and financial compliance.
Recommending improvements to internal controls and operational processes.
Providing reports and recommendations to the Executive Chairman and relevant departments.
Responsibilities
Ensuring that all petroleum industry players adhere to regulatory standards.
Formulating and updating standards for petroleum-related activities.
Regularly assessing industry practices to guarantee compliance with established standards.
Taking necessary actions to enforce compliance with regulations and standards.
Responsibilities
Managing communication strategies to enhance the agency's public image.
Building and maintaining positive relationships with media outlets.
Developing plans to address and manage crises or controversies.
Engaging with the public through informational campaigns and events.
Responsibilities
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.
Evaluating existing infrastructure and recommending improvements.
Providing technical expertise to support regulatory decisions.
Overseeing engineering projects related to the petroleum industry.
Ensuring the quality and safety of engineering activities in the sector.
Responsibilities
Monitoring and analyzing the activities of downstream petroleum industry players.
Gathering and analyzing data to assess industry performance and trends.
Developing and implementing plans for emergency response in the petroleum sector.
Evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of industry operations.
News & Updates
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