Ghana's ambition to expand access to cleaner cooking fuel has received a boost with the commissioning of a 6,000-metric-tonne liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facility by Asharami Ghana at the Tema Oil Jetty. The terminal is expected to improve LPG availability and supply reliability as the country works towards achieving at least 50 per cent LPG access by 2030. This development aligns with the government's efforts to promote the use of cleaner cooking fuels.
The facility adds approximately 10 per cent to Ghana's LPG storage capacity and represents the first phase of a planned 12,000-metric-tonne terminal. The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, commended Asharami Ghana for the investment, stating that it would strengthen the infrastructure needed to expand access to LPG. He noted that Sahara Group now accounts for about 10 per cent of Ghana's entire LPG storage capacity.
The project forms part of Sahara Group's broader LPG infrastructure strategy, connecting shipping, storage and distribution to strengthen the supply chain. The terminal's continuous operations, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, align with President John Dramani Mahama's 24-Hour Economy initiative. This initiative aims to promote continuous economic activity and strengthen critical sectors of the economy.
Asharami Ghana's Facility Manager, Abayomi Oyenuga, provided details about the terminal's features, including two propane-rated spherical tanks with a combined storage volume of approximately 12,000 cubic metres. An automated system manages operations from the receipt of LPG to its dispatch, ensuring efficient and safe handling of the product.
The terminal also has six loading bays, seven product pumps, an LPG liquid compressor and a dedicated 12-inch pipeline extending 3.5 kilometres. Fire protection, emergency-response and preventive maintenance systems have been incorporated to support safe and efficient operations. These features demonstrate Asharami Ghana's commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
Sahara Group Executive Director Wale Ajibade said the investment reflected the company's commitment to long-term energy security and economic growth. The facility strengthens Ghana's LPG value chain and reinforces the country's position as a hub for energy access and distribution within the sub-region. This development is expected to have a positive impact on the country's energy sector.
The terminal will operate alongside the MT Asharami Ghana, a 40,000-cubic-metre LPG carrier that recently delivered approximately 5,000 metric tonnes of LPG to the country. Together, the vessel and terminal provide an integrated link between marine deliveries, onshore storage and distribution, supporting domestic supply and regional trade. This development is a significant boost to Ghana's energy infrastructure.
Key points
- The new LPG terminal in Tema adds approximately 10 per cent to Ghana's LPG storage capacity.
- The terminal operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, aligning with President John Dramani Mahama's 24-Hour Economy initiative.
- The facility is expected to improve LPG availability and supply reliability as the country works towards achieving at least 50 per cent LPG access by 2030.
