Asharami Ghana has expressed gratitude to the Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, for his support and guidance in the successful arrival of the company's LPG vessel in Ghana. The vessel arrived with approximately 5,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) on its maiden voyage. The Executive Director of Asharami Ghana, Adewale Ajibade, made the commendation at a ceremony held at the Tema Oil Jetty.
The ceremony, which took place on September 29, 2026, was attended by the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, as well as the NPA CEO and other stakeholders in the energy sector. Mr. Ajibade acknowledged Mr. Tameklo's role in ensuring the vessel's arrival, saying his support and guidance had been instrumental in helping the company achieve its plans. He praised Mr. Tameklo for accommodating some shortcomings and facilitating the project's realization.
The arrival of the LPG cargo is expected to contribute to the availability of cleaner and more sustainable energy in Ghana. The commissioned facility at the Tema Oil Jetty strengthens Asharami Ghana's capacity within the country's LPG value chain. This development is seen as a significant boost to Ghana's energy sector, which has been working to increase access to cleaner energy sources.
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, was present at the ceremony as the Special Guest of Honour. His presence underscores the government's commitment to the energy sector and its efforts to ensure a sustainable energy supply for the country. The event brought together various stakeholders, including officials from the NPA and Asharami Ghana.
Asharami Ghana's LPG vessel arrival is a significant milestone for the company, marking its entry into Ghana's energy market. The company's investment in the LPG sector is expected to create new opportunities for economic growth and development. The facility commissioned at the Tema Oil Jetty will serve as a critical infrastructure for the storage and distribution of LPG.
The NPA CEO, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has been a key player in facilitating the growth of Ghana's energy sector. His support for Asharami Ghana's LPG vessel arrival demonstrates his commitment to promoting sustainable energy solutions and ensuring a stable energy supply for the country. The NPA has been working to strengthen its regulatory framework to support the growth of the energy sector.
The successful arrival of Asharami Ghana's LPG vessel is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the company, the NPA, and other stakeholders in the energy sector. The project is expected to have a positive impact on Ghana's energy landscape, contributing to a more sustainable and reliable energy supply. The facility will also create new opportunities for economic growth and development in the country.
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- Asharami Ghana commends NPA CEO Edudzi Tameklo for his support and guidance on the successful arrival of its LPG vessel.
