Ghana's Energy Minister, John Jinapor, has emphasized the importance of investing in a 6,000MT Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) terminal, stating that it is crucial to the government's ambition of achieving at least 50% LPG access by 2030. The minister noted that expanding storage infrastructure will not only increase access to cleaner cooking fuel but also improve energy security and strengthen resilience across the LPG supply chain.
The 6,000MT LPG terminal was developed by Asharami Ghana, part of the Sahara Group. According to Minister Jinapor, this investment has the potential to generate opportunities across the wider petroleum value chain, including trading, logistics, transportation, distribution, and other related services. The facility is an important addition to Ghana's energy infrastructure, and increased storage capacity could help strengthen the country's ability to maintain reliable LPG supplies.
The commissioning of the terminal comes as the government continues to pursue increased LPG adoption as part of efforts to expand access to cleaner cooking energy while strengthening the resilience of the country's fuel supply system. Minister Jinapor commended Asharami Ghana and the Sahara Group for their investment in Ghana, describing the project as a step towards strengthening the infrastructure required to support broader LPG access.
The Executive Director of Asharami Ghana, Adewale Ajibade, expressed gratitude to the Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, for his role and support towards the successful arrival of Asharami Ghana's vessel. The vessel arrived with approximately 5,000 metric tonnes of LPG, which is expected to contribute to the availability of cleaner and more sustainable energy in the country.
The official welcoming ceremony of the vessel and the commissioning of the Asharami Ghana LPG facility took place at the Tema Oil Jetty on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The ceremony was attended by Minister Jinapor, who served as the Special Guest of Honour, alongside the NPA Boss and other stakeholders within the energy sector. Adewale Ajibade acknowledged Tameklo's guidance and support, which helped transform their vision into reality.
Minister Jinapor's emphasis on the importance of investments in LPG infrastructure highlights the government's commitment to expanding access to cleaner cooking energy and improving energy security in Ghana. The 6,000MT LPG terminal is expected to play a significant role in achieving these goals, and its commissioning marks a significant milestone in Ghana's energy sector.
Key points
- Investment in the 6,000MT LPG terminal is critical to Ghana's goal of achieving 50% LPG access by 2030.
- The terminal's development by Asharami Ghana, part of the Sahara Group, is expected to generate opportunities across the wider petroleum value chain.
- The facility will improve energy security and expand access to cleaner cooking fuel in Ghana.
