Ghana’s petroleum downstream industry has witnessed the entrance of a new Oil Marketing Company, TORRID Global Co. Ltd.
Officially outdoored on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, the new OMC opened its first retail outlet at Lapaz, a suburb of Accra, to serve affordable and quality fuel to motorists plying the George Walker Bush Highway in Accra.
The modern service station is equipped with island pumps, a convenience shop, a vehicle servicing lubricant centre and safety equipment.
The newest indigenous brand in the downstream petroleum sector is set to compete with both local and international fuel retail outlets by serving quality fuel and delivering a unique customer service experience to Ghanaians.
Speaking at the opening of the first retail outlet, Executive Director of TORRID, Francis Kelvin Opie said TORRID aims at becoming the go-to fuel station in the country and the energy partner of choice for Ghanaians.
He noted that the brand plans to extend its services by opening about 20 service stations at strategic locations in Ghana to serve a wider customer base by the end of December 2022.
The Corporate Affairs Manager of TORRID, Ayla Tissot gave an assurance that the brand would provide the highest standard and quality fuel, offer the most competitive prices, exhibit the utmost respect for customers and contribute to the development of Lapaz.
She entreated Ghanaians especially drivers, to spread the good news about the new station and its quality fuel.
In attendance at the ceremony were key stakeholders in the petroleum industry.
The Executive Director, assisted by National Petroleum Authority Chairman, Mr Joe Addo-Yobo, and other officials cut the ribbon to formally open the station.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
