Dr. Riverson Oppong, former Manager in charge of Commercial Operations at the Ghana National Gas Company, has assumed the role of Chief Executive of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies and LPG Marketing Companies.
He succeeds Kweku Agyeman-Duah, who retired from the position on March 31, 2024, after serving for over 8 years.
Dr. Oppong brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having worked on various oil and gas fields and projects, including North Busachi Fields in Kazakhstan, Independence Field in Cote d’Ivoire, Djata Fields in Ghana, and West Quarna2 Gas Field in Iraq.
He joined the Ghana National Gas Company in 2020 before transitioning to his current position.
Prior to joining the Ghana National Gas Company in 2020, Dr. Riverson Oppong gained extensive experience working on various oil and gas fields and projects. His previous assignments include work on the North Busachi Fields in Kazakhstan, Independence Field in Cote d’Ivoire, Djata Fields in Ghana, and West Quarna2 Gas Field in Iraq.
Dr. Riverson Oppong, the new Chief Executive of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies and LPG Marketing Companies, has a rich background in the oil and gas industry. With 15 years of global experience, he has worked on notable projects such as the Croatian LNG Project, where he served as a Project Economist for the Croatian Government.
At the Ghana National Gas Company, Dr. Oppong was responsible for Economic Modeling, Risk Modeling, and Planning. He is also actively involved in academia, serving as an Adjunct Lecturer at the Ghana Technology University College and a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). Additionally, he is a member of the E&P Committee of the International Gas Union (IGU) and holds leadership positions in the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), including Section Director for the Ghana Section and Advisory Committee Member for SPE Africa.
Dr. Oppong’s educational background is equally impressive, with a Ph.D. and Post Doctorate Degree in International Oil and Gas Management – Finance and Economics from Gubkin University of Oil and Gas. He also holds a Diploma in Earth GeoScience from Stanford University, USA; a Masters (with honors) in Petroleum Engineering from Gubkin University of Oil and Gas, with a Masters Exchange Program in Arctic Development from the Norwegian University of Nordland; and a Bachelors degree in Materials (Industrial) Science and Engineering from K.N.U.S.T., Ghana. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Project Management from the Institute of Commercial Management, UK.
The Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMCs) is an industry association representing the collective interests of companies involved in oil marketing and petroleum products in Ghana. It serves as an advocacy institution to help direct downstream policy, legislation, and regulation, as well as pursue research for the development of the downstream sector. The AOMCs work closely with major stakeholders in the industry, including the Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Finance, Bank of Ghana, National Petroleum Authority (NPA), The Energy Commission, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Ghana Fire Service, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Co. Ltd (BOST).
The association was formally established in October 2003, with a Constitution adopted by all its Members. It is led by a Chief Executive Officer, referred to as the Industry Coordinator, and has a Governing Board comprising representatives from both OMCs & LPGMCs.