Asharami Ghana, a subsidiary of energy conglomerate, Sahara Group, has entrenched the country’s long-term supply capacity and storage capacity of liquefied petroleum gas with investments in onshore storage infrastructure and a dedicated shipping vessel, amid surging demand for clean cooking fuel.
Anchoring this vision is MT Asharami Ghana, a 40,000 cubic metre LPG carrier deployed exclusively to serve the Ghanaian market.
By securing dedicated offshore capacity, the vessel significantly reduces exposure to global shipping disruptions and freight volatility, which have historically affected LPG availability.
This offshore capacity is being reinforced onshore through the development of a 12,000 metric tonne LPG storage terminal in Tema, with a 6,000 metric tonne first phase scheduled for commissioning in 2026.
“Together, the shipping and storage assets create strategic buffer capacity that improves stock security, strengthens import planning, and stabilises downstream market operations.
Rather than relying on short term supply, we are investing in strategic LPG infrastructure designed to secure sustainable supply over decades,” said Yaa Serwaa Alifo, Managing Director, Asharami Ghana.
According to Ms. Alifo, the integrated approach represents a shift from reactive supply management to planned, resilient energy provisioning, particularly important as LPG demand rises due to population growth, urbanisation and expanding clean cooking adoption.
Industry experts say the household and community level, the infrastructure is expected to support more reliable access to affordable clean cooking fuel for homes, roadside food vendors, schools, hospitals and small businesses.
By cushioning the market against seasonal shortages and logistical shocks, the company said the investments help reduce the volatility that often disrupts supply chains.
Alifo also confirmed that both the vessel and terminal developments will create job opportunities, including plans to employ Ghanaians as part of the growing LPG operations.
“This infrastructure is about turning clean cooking from a policy aspiration into a dependable, everyday reality for Ghanaians,” she added.
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