{"id":221123,"date":"2025-01-05T21:20:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T21:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/?p=221123"},"modified":"2025-01-05T21:20:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T21:20:52","slug":"nps-new-ceo-meets-with-epas-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/2025\/01\/05\/nps-new-ceo-meets-with-epas-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"NP&#8217;s New CEO Meets with EPA&#8217;s Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-221166 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-1-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-1-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-1-1536x905.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">In a significant gesture of goodwill and collaboration, Mr. Saidu Mansaray, CEO of Sierra Leone\u2019s largest oil company, NP (SL) Limited, has met with senior authorities at the <span class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz x1sur9pj xkrqix3 x1fey0fg x1s688f\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EnvironmentProtectionAgencyLiberia?__cft__[0]=AZVcgAfUgFDGn8Wy8ak69Kaf8XUwGRNdP5DYB56Fo_Qtu1RmIbpRJdd1VnUbQBnHryqkQan-d0XXINq5QLP7Nvh_YtkUj3ACe_zL2LjDSnowRFu1Emwmu6ZtNk-x9YnQlb-085KbBnXPMsLyhDLHJn8IeelBx8NLZfCfVFSqSdGNPuwnIZadOEwy7nqeaSkLiNU&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\">Environment Protection Agency &#8211; EPA<\/span><\/a><\/span> The visit marked an important step in fostering dialogue between the oil company and the environmental regulator, aimed at addressing mutual concerns and exploring sustainable solutions.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-221169 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-2.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Mr. Mansaray said that, apart from paying courtesy, the visit is geared towards familiarizing with all the relevant stakeholders in the petroleum industry. Thanking the Agency for the support the Company has been enjoying over the years, the CEO assured the Agency about the operating procedures deployed by the Company to ensure compliance with the EPA\u2019s requirements, Mr. Mansaray mentioned that his administration will work towards maximizing full compliance. The CEO also expressed hope for better conditions for the existing relationship between NP and the Agency.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Echoing the CEO\u2019s remarks, Sales Manager, NP (SL) Limited, Mr. Vandi Bockarie, said the Company will continue to work hand in glove with the Agency to produce the best outcomes in terms of environmental standard performance. He also assured continued and easy access to the best service and offers.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-221167 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-3.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Congratulating Mr. Mansaray on his appointment, the Executive Chairman, EPA, Dr. Abu Bakarr S. Massaquoi expressed excitement to meet the new management for the first time. Dr. Massaquoi assured the Company of providing the technical support as well as the platform needed for dialogue. \u201cWe want to be able to present NP with the opportunity to say to the EPA, this is too much for us. Can we sit and talk about the resources and how we can fully comply with the terms and conditions?\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Sheik Ahmed Tunis, Director of Research Policy and Implementation, EPA and also in charge of monitoring petroleum operations in the country, commended NP\u2019s commitment to complying with requirements, especially paying dues. He implored the Company to continue the remarkable efforts. Mr. Tunis assured NP of EPA\u2019s willingness to work as best as possible to minimize the burden on businesses like NP.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">For a business like NP, the influence of the Agency is to help enhance the Company\u2019s performance in terms of environment, safety, and health standards. Providing the benchmark for environmental responsibility, the Environment Protection Agency delivers science-based regulatory requirements that protect the environment while allowing a space for responsible business existence.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-221168 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-4.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-4-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-4-1024x635.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-4-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/EPA-4-1536x953.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The meeting, described as cordial, focused on several key issues, including environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and the future of the petroleum sector, concluded with both parties expressing optimism about future collaboration.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant gesture of goodwill and collaboration, Mr. Saidu Mansaray, CEO of Sierra Leone\u2019s largest oil company, NP (SL) Limited, has met with senior authorities at the Environment Protection Agency &#8211; 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