Asharami Ghana Eyes West Africa LPG Hub Status with Major Investments

Asharami Ghana, a subsidiary of Sahara Group, is ramping up investments in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) infrastructure as part of a strategic push to position Ghana as a key clean energy distribution hub for West Africa.

According to the company, the deployment of its LPG vessel, MT Asharami Ghana, is enhancing Ghana’s capacity to serve not only domestic demand but also regional markets, particularly landlocked countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger that depend on coastal supply routes for clean fuel access.

Managing Director of Asharami Ghana, Yaa Serwaa Alifo, said the initiative is focused on building a more reliable and integrated LPG value chain that strengthens shipping efficiency, storage capacity, and downstream coordination.

“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,” she stated.

She further revealed that work is progressing on a 12,000-metric-tonne LPG terminal in Tema, with the first 6,000-metric-tonne phase expected to be operational later this year. The facility, she noted, will significantly reinforce Ghana’s role as a regional logistics anchor for clean energy distribution.

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

The company also positioned its investment strategy within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), describing LPG infrastructure as a critical driver of regional trade integration and energy security.

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Beyond infrastructure development, Asharami Ghana says it is prioritising skills transfer and local capacity building across vessel operations, terminal management, and safety systems, while integrating global operational standards into Ghana’s energy ecosystem. The company also confirmed plans to expand local recruitment for its vessel and terminal operations.

Alifo emphasized that the long-term goal is to develop resilient regional LPG networks that advance clean cooking adoption, support industrial growth, and drive inclusive economic development across West Africa.