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Sahara Group's LPG vessel arrives in Ghana on maiden voyage, signals expanded energy investment
The 40,000-cubic-metre tanker docked at Tema with 5,000 tonnes of gas, as the government targets 50 per cent LPG penetration by 2030.
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A liquefied petroleum gas vessel owned by Sahara Group arrived in Ghana on Tuesday carrying 5,000 tonnes of fuel, marking the company's first direct shipment to the country. The Energy Minister unveiled the vessel at Tema Oil Jetty and praised the investment as part of Ghana's push to expand access to cleaner cooking and heating fuel.
What we know
- MT Asharami Ghana, a 40,000-cubic-metre LPG tanker built by Hyundai, docked at the Tema Oil Jetty on Tuesday, 29 September, on its maiden voyage to Ghana.
- The vessel carried 5,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas on arrival, according to multiple reports.
What's disputed / unconfirmed
- Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor attended the ceremony and said the government is targeting 50 per cent LPG penetration across the country by 2030 to promote cleaner energy use.
- Asharami Ghana's Executive Director Adewale Ajibade credited the National Petroleum Authority's leadership for instrumental support. "Thank you very much, Mr Tameklo. I acknowledge you specifically for your role, support and for tolerating us," he said, referring to NPA Chief Executive Godwin Edudzi Tameklo.
- Wale Ajibade, Executive Director of Sahara Group, said the vessel demonstrates the parent company's conviction in Ghana's potential and reflects its strategy encompassing maritime transport, storage facilities and downstream operations.
- Dr Jinapor noted that Sahara Group supplied fuel to Ghana without requiring Letters of Credit when hydroelectric output fell and the West African Gas Pipeline faced disruptions, calling the company a credible partner.
Why it matters for Ghana
LPG is a cleaner-burning fuel than wood and charcoal, which many Ghanaian households use for cooking and heating. Expanded supply and lower prices make the switch affordable for more families, especially in urban and peri-urban areas where market traders and small businesses depend on reliable fuel. The government's 2030 target reflects the link between fuel access and reducing deforestation and air pollution, which affects health across the country.
Background
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