Asharami Ghana, a subsidiary of Nigeria-based Sahara Group, says its aggressive investments in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) infrastructure are aimed at strengthening Ghana’s position as a regional gateway for clean fuel distribution across West Africa.
According to the company, the recent deployment of the MT Asharami Ghana gas vessel improves the country’s capacity to support onward LPG supply to landlocked 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 LPG 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 Area (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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