Puma Energy Ghana has partnered with five Ghanaian-owned LPG distributors to support the government's target of achieving 50% Liquefied Petroleum Gas penetration by 2030. The agreements, signed in Accra, bring Earth Energy, Sandhill Oil and Gas, Riet Company Limited, Hamcom 8 Limited, and StepGas Limited into Puma Energy's distribution network. This partnership aims to expand access to LPG through a more decentralized distribution system.
The initiative forms part of Puma Energy's "3y3 Good Exchange" programme, which allows customers to exchange old cylinders for new, approved cylinders at no cost. This programme is expected to increase access to clean cooking energy, particularly in peri-urban and rural communities. The partnership represents a new approach to making clean cooking energy more accessible to Ghanaians.
Puma Energy Ghana plans to introduce more than 40,000 new National Petroleum Authority-compliant cylinders between July and September 2026. The company has a broader investment programme targeting a fleet of 300,000 cylinders within the next two years. This investment will help support the government's 50% LPG penetration target by 2030.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Puma Energy Ghana General Manager Lanzeni Coulibaly said the partnership represented a new distribution philosophy. Coulibaly stated that the initiative would bring safe and affordable energy closer to Ghanaians. He added that the partnership would support the government's goal of increasing LPG penetration.
The Cylinder Recirculation Model is a key component of the government's strategy to increase LPG penetration. The model aims to make LPG more accessible and affordable for Ghanaians. Puma Energy Ghana's partnership with local distributors is expected to play a significant role in achieving this goal.
The partnership is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of Ghanaians, particularly in peri-urban and rural communities. The decentralized distribution system will make it easier for people to access clean cooking energy. This, in turn, is expected to improve the health and well-being of communities.
The government's goal of achieving 50% LPG penetration by 2030 is a key component of its strategy to reduce the country's reliance on charcoal and other polluting fuels. Puma Energy Ghana's partnership with local distributors is a significant step towards achieving this goal. The company is committed to supporting the government's efforts to increase access to clean cooking energy.
Key points
- Puma Energy Ghana partners with five local LPG distributors to expand access to Liquefied Petroleum Gas under the government's 50% penetration target by 2030.
- The partnership aims to introduce more than 40,000 new National Petroleum Authority-compliant cylinders between July and September 2026.
- The initiative forms part of Puma Energy's "3y3 Good Exchange" programme, which allows customers to exchange old cylinders for new, approved cylinders at no cost.
