Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has refuted media reports suggesting a shortage of Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK) fuel in the country.
According to the Ministry, there is no current shortage of ATK fuel, and sufficient supplies are available to support all aircraft operations across Ghana.
In a statement, the Ministry explained that recent maintenance work on the ATK jetty pipeline at the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) was successfully completed. The maintenance had been long overdue, and postponing it further would have posed a risk to the fuel security of the country.
The completion of the repairs was therefore necessary to safeguard the structural integrity of the jetty and ensure continued access to aviation fuel.
To bolster supply and calm public concerns, Ghana recently received a shipment of ATK fuel totaling 11,984 metric tons.
Out of this, 4,583 metric tons have already been delivered to the Petroleum Warehousing and Supply Limited (PWSL) over the last two days.
The remaining fuel is being discharged at the TOR jetty for distribution to both the Tema Oil Refinery and Ridge Depots. The Ministry expects the entire offloading process to be completed by midday on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah (MP), has been actively engaging stakeholders within the downstream petroleum industry and the Ghana Airport Company Limited to monitor the situation and ensure smooth operations.
“We urge the public to disregard any false reports of ATK fuel shortages,” the statement concluded, reassuring airline operators and the general public that there is no cause for alarm.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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