Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector swapped boardrooms for the playing fields on Saturday, 13th September, when industry players converged at the Burma Camp Sports Complex for the 2025 edition of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies’ (COMAC) PETFUN Games.
The annual sporting event brought together Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketing Companies (LPGMCs), Bulk Import, Distribution, and Export Companies (BIDECs), regulatory partners, and other stakeholders in the downstream petroleum industry for a day of sports, networking, and wellness.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Board Chairman of COMAC, Mr. Gabriel Kumi, emphasised the significance of PETFUN in uniting the industry:
“This event is more than just sports. It is about building bridges, creating bonds, and energising our collective spirit as one industry. Together, we demonstrate that collaboration and wellness are essential to sustaining excellence in the downstream petroleum sector.”
From spirited football clashes and volleyball duels to sack races, table tennis showdowns, and swimming competitions, the day blended competitive energy with light-hearted fun.
A key highlight of this year’s games was a free medical screening initiative spearheaded by COMAC in collaboration with the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). The package included vital checks, laboratory tests, health talks, and free basic medications. Organisers said the initiative underscored the Chamber’s dedication to safeguarding the health of its workforce, while reinforcing the industry’s broader commitment to corporate social responsibility.
The Chief Executive Officer of COMAC, Dr. Riverson Oppong, also commended the companies for their commitment and sportsmanship:
“The enthusiasm, teamwork, and dedication we have witnessed here today reflect the values that drive our industry forward. PETFUN has proven once again that beyond competition lies collaboration, and beyond the pump lies a stronger, healthier community of people powering Ghana’s economy.”
The petroleum downstream industry has long been very crucial to Ghana’s energy development. Events like PETFUN play a vital role in strengthening networks across the value chain while reminding participants of the importance of balance between work and wellness.
For many, the legacy of PETFUN Games 2025 will extend beyond trophies, serving as a reminder that a healthy workforce is as critical to Ghana’s energy future as the pipelines, tanks, and fuel stations that keep the economy moving.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Most Organised Company – Ghana Gas Company
Best Performing Company – Star Oil
Overall Best Company – Star Oil
Golden Boot – David (Huss Petroleum)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GAMES
Football
1st – Huss Petroleum, 2nd – Star Oil
Apple Chewing
1st – Star Oil, 2nd – National Petroleum Authority, 3rd – Misa Energy
Tug of War
1st – Star Oil, 2nd – National Petroleum Authority
Volleyball (Women)
1st – Star Oil, 2nd – National Petroleum Authority
Volleyball (Men)
1st – National Petroleum Authority, 2nd – Star Oil
Cards
1st – IBM Petroleum Limited, 2nd – AI Energy
Ludu
1st – PETROSOL Platinum Energy, 2nd – Xpress Gas, 3rd – JP Trustees
Checkers
1st – Zen Petroleum, 2nd – Benab Oil, 3rd – IBM Petroleum Limited
Swimming
1st and 2nd – GOIL PLC, 3rd – IBM Petroleum Limited
Table Tennis
1st – National Petroleum Authority, 2nd – Tema Fuel Company, 3rd – GOIL PLC
Lime and Spoon (Women)
1st – GOIL PLC, 2nd – So Energy, 3rd – MM energy
Lime and Spoon (Men)
1st – Life Energy, 2nd – Misa Energy, 3rd – Star Oil
Sack Race (Women)
1st – National Petroleum Authority, 2nd – So Energy, 3rd – MM Energy
Sack Race (Men)
1st – GOIL PLC, 2nd – Ghana Gas, 3rd – Huss Petroleum
About COMAC
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) is the leading advocacy institution for Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. Established as a private initiative by oil marketing operators, COMAC is committed to shaping industry policy, influencing legislation, and promoting research-driven development in the sector. Through its engagements, the chamber continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring a sustainable and competitive downstream oil and gas industry in Ghana.
Source: Energy Ghana