Energy Ministry directs agencies to submit 24-Hour Economy roadmaps by April 15

The Ministry for Energy and Green Transition has instructed all its agencies to submit comprehensive roadmaps by April 15 to support the rollout of the government’s 24-hour economy policy.

Deputy Minister Richard Gyan-Mensah made this announcement during a media interaction at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the 24-Hour Economy Authority and the National Petroleum Authority, aimed at enhancing continuous operations in the downstream petroleum sector.

He explained that the directive has been formally communicated, with letters already sent to all relevant agencies requesting their implementation plans.

“In my statement, I highlighted that the Minister has directed all agencies to prepare their roadmaps for the 24-hour economy. As a ministry, we strongly support this initiative, and we believe every agency, not just the NPA, should have a clear plan. This effort is not only about driving economic transformation but also about boosting job creation,” Richard Gyan-Mensah said.

He added, “As of today [March 31, 2026], the letters have been signed and dispatched to the various agencies.”

The deputy minister noted that several agencies have already made significant progress in adopting 24-hour operations. Organizations like the Tema Oil Refinery and the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company are advancing internal plans, while others are at different stages of preparation.

The April 15 deadline will help the ministry assess the readiness of agencies and identify any gaps in implementation. “Most agencies have already made substantial progress. By the 15th, we expect all submissions, so we can evaluate and enforce the 24-hour economy across the sector,” he added.

Richard Gyan-Mensah emphasized that a fully operational 24-hour economy in the energy sector could substantially boost job creation, both directly and indirectly.