Energy Commission Act (Act 541). Country/Territory Ghana Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish an Energy Commission; provide for its functions relating to the regulations, management, development and utilisation of energy resources, pro-vide for the granting of licences for the transmission, wholesale supply, distribution and sale of electricity and natural gas, refining, storage, bulk distribution marketing and sale of petroleum products and to provide for related matters. Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Institution Special fund Authorization/permit Oil Transport/storage Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract This Act: establishes the Energy Commission as a body corporate and defines its functions and powers; provides with respect to licensing in the energy sector; establishes of the Energy Fund; and contains special provisions relating to sale, storage and handling of petroleum products. Full text English Website www.epa.gov.gh References - Legislation Amended by National Petroleum Authority Act (No. 691). Legislation | Ghana | 2005 Keyword: Oil, Transport/storage, Institution, Special fund, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Hazardous waste, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX