Ghana has added a 6,000 metric tonne LPG storage terminal to its energy infrastructure, aiming to boost access to cleaner cooking fuel by 2030. The facility was commissioned on September 29, 2026, at the Tema Oil Jetty. It comes as part of government efforts to increase LPG use to at least 50 percent of households within four years.
Energy Minister John Jinapor said the investment is critical to expanding storage capacity, which will help improve energy security and the resilience of the LPG supply chain. “Investments such as this are critical to expanding access to cleaner cooking, improving energy security and building resilience across the LPG supply chain,” he wrote in a Facebook post.
The terminal was developed by Asharami Ghana, a member of the Sahara Group. Minister Jinapor noted that beyond providing reliable LPG supplies, the project could generate opportunities in trading, logistics, transportation, and distribution within the petroleum value chain.
The launch event also welcomed the maiden voyage of an Asharami Ghana vessel carrying about 5,000 metric tonnes of LPG to Ghana. Adewale Ajibade, Executive Director of Asharami Ghana, praised the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Chief Executive, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, for his role in making the project a reality.
“Thank you very much Mr. Tameklo, I acknowledge you specifically for your role, support and for tolerating us, not necessarily bending the rules, but accommodating some of those shortcomings and ensuring that this happened,” Mr. Ajibade said during the ceremony. He credited Mr. Tameklo’s guidance and unwavering support for transforming their vision into reality.
The commissioning took place in the presence of Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition, who was the special guest of honour, alongside Mr. Tameklo and other energy sector stakeholders.
The new LPG storage terminal adds to Ghana’s existing infrastructure, which has struggled to keep pace with growing demand for cleaner cooking fuels. The government wants more households to switch from traditional biomass like wood and charcoal to LPG, which burns cleaner and reduces indoor air pollution.
Expanding storage capacity is seen as a way to avoid supply shortages and price shocks that can discourage LPG adoption. The terminal at Tema will help the country manage imports better and keep LPG available consistently.
Asharami Ghana’s investment ties into wider government efforts to strengthen the petroleum sector and ensure energy supplies meet rising demand. The arrival of the Asharami vessel carrying LPG is expected to increase availability and support the country’s transition toward more sustainable energy use.
The project reflects ongoing efforts to build infrastructure that can support the government’s target of 50 percent LPG access by 2030. With more reliable storage and supply chains, Ghana aims to reduce reliance on polluting fuels and improve public health.
The government’s push for cleaner cooking energy comes amid a broader drive to improve energy security and resilience across the country’s fuel supply systems. The Asharami Ghana terminal is one of several initiatives to expand capacity and stability in the LPG market.
As the terminal begins operations and the vessel unloads its LPG, Ghana takes another step toward expanding cleaner energy options for its population. The full impact will depend on continued investment, supportive policies, and the ability to maintain steady supplies in the years ahead.
According to 3News.
