Ghana positioned as West Africa LPG gateway — Asharami Ghana MD

Asharami Ghana, a Sahara Group company, says its aggressive investments in liquefied petroleum gas infrastructure are aimed at strengthening Ghana’s position as a regional gateway for clean fuel distribution across West Africa.

The company says its deployment of MT Asharami Ghana gas vessel improves the country’s capacity to support onward LPG supply to land locked neighbours such as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which rely on coastal logistics corridors for access to clean fuels.

“By improving shipping reliability and storage depth, Ghana can support cleaner energy access beyond its borders.

With our sustained investments in the sector, we are enabling more reliable supply beyond Ghana’s borders and supporting intra African energy trade,” said Yaa Serwaa Alifo, managing director of Asharami Ghana.

Ms. Alifo stressed that Asharami Ghana is building integrated liquefied petroleum gas infrastructure that combines shipping, storage and downstream coordination to strengthen reliability and support clean energy access.

She also disclosed that the development of a 12,000 metric tonne LPG terminal in Tema, with a 6,000 metric tonne first phase planned for commissioning later this year will further strengthen Ghana’s ability to act as a logistics anchor for the region.

“This integrated capacity reduces supply volatility in inland markets and supports the expansion of clean cooking adoption across West Africa,” she added.

The company linked the regional impact to the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), describing LPG infrastructure as a practical enabler of deeper intra African trade and energy system integration.

Beyond infrastructure, Asharami Ghana highlighted its focus on capacity building and skills transfer across vessel operations, terminal management, safety systems and downstream coordination, embedding global best practices within Ghana’s energy sector. The company also confirmed plans to hire Ghanaians as part of vessel and terminal operations.

“Our broader ambition is to build resilient regional LPG ecosystems that support clean cooking, industrialisation and inclusive growth,” Alifo said.

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