Ghana: Henos Energy Commissions First Drive-Through LPG Cylinder Outlet In Accra

Henos Energy has commissioned what it says is Ghana’s first drive-through cylinder distribution outlet at East Legon Hills in Accra, as the company seeks to make liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution more convenient and support the government’s 24-hour economy initiative.

The facility operates under Ghana’s Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM), allowing motorists to drive in and exchange empty LPG cylinders for filled ones without leaving their vehicles.

The model is intended to reduce waiting times and improve access to LPG, including outside traditional working hours.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Friday, the Director of Gas at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Akua Ntiwaa Kwakye, said the facility demonstrated how innovation in the downstream petroleum sector could support the government’s 24-hour economy initiative while improving convenience and safety for consumers.

The NPA’s Head of Gas and Commercial Regulation, Obed Kraine Boachie, described the facility as a timely innovation that would make LPG cylinder exchange more convenient for consumers.

He said the initiative aligned with the government’s 24-hour economy agenda and would contribute to improving LPG accessibility and service delivery.

Henos Energy Chief Executive Henry Osei Yaw said the company plans to establish 30 drive-through cylinder distribution outlets across Ghana, starting with five in Accra before expanding to the Northern Region and other parts of the country.

He said the concept was developed in response to customer feedback received over the past five years.

“Our customers have consistently told us they wanted a complete LPG solution that is accessible and convenient. That is what inspired the drive-through concept,” he said.

The outlets will also stock LPG cylinders, regulators and other accessories, Osei Yaw said.

He said the company would accept damaged LPG cylinders from customers and replace them with safe cylinders under the CRM.

Henos Energy is also developing a digital platform with mobile money service providers that will allow customers to order LPG through a mobile application, he said.

Osei Yaw thanked the NPA and the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) for their support for the project.

The commissioning comes as Ghana seeks to expand access to LPG and improve the efficiency and safety of its downstream petroleum distribution system.

Also present at the ceremony were NPA Director of Corporate Affairs Maria Edith Oquaye and Head of Business Development Ossei Yaw Danquah.