(1) The Commission may, in the performance of its functions, authorize a person to supervise or inspect petroleum activities to ensure that the activities are carried out in accordance with this Act.

(2) The Commission or the person authorized by the Commission under subsection (1) may

(a) enter any area, structure, platform, vehicle, installation, vessel, aircraft, facility, office or building used for petroleum activities;

(b) inspect, test or audit the works, equipment, operations, records, registers and financial accounts of a licensee, contractor, sub-contractor or the Corporation that is related to or used in petroleum activities;

(c) in collaboration with relevant authorities, take or remove samples of petroleum, water or other substance for the purposes of analysis or testing;

(d) inspect, take extracts from, or make copies of any document relating to the petroleum activities;

(e) direct a vessel or a mobile facility to be brought to a port in Ghana when considered necessary for the purpose of supervision or inspection under this Act; or

(f) conduct examinations, inquiries and relevant activities that are necessary to ensure that the provisions of this Act, the Regulations, the petroleum agreement and any licence are being complied with.

 (3) A person subject to supervision or inspection under this Act shall, when so demanded by the Commission or a person authorized by the Commission and in spite of any requirement for confidentiality, provide information that is considered necessary for the performance of the supervision or inspection.

(4) A licensee, contractor, sub-contractor or the Corporation shall provide the Commission or the person authorized by the Commission under subsection (1) with reasonable facilities and assistance to enable the effective and timely performance of the supervisory or inspection functions under this section.

(5) The Commission may issue directives as are necessary for the implementation of this section.

(6) The Commission may require the licensee, contractor, sub-contractor or the Corporation being supervised or inspected under this section to bear the expenses related to the supervision or inspection.