Asharami Ghana, a subsidiary of the Sahara Group, has strengthened the country’s long-term liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply and storage capabilities through major investments in onshore infrastructure and a dedicated shipping vessel, amid rising demand for clean cooking fuel.
Central to the initiative is MT Asharami Ghana, a 40,000 cubic metre LPG carrier deployed exclusively for the Ghanaian market. By securing dedicated offshore capacity, the vessel reduces vulnerability to global shipping disruptions and freight volatility that have historically affected LPG availability.
Onshore, the company is developing a 12,000 metric tonne LPG storage terminal in Tema, with a first phase of 6,000 metric tonnes scheduled for commissioning in 2026.
“Together, the shipping and storage assets create strategic buffer capacity that improves stock security, strengthens import planning, and stabilises downstream market operations. Rather than relying on short-term supply, we are investing in strategic LPG infrastructure designed to secure sustainable supply over decades,” said Yaa Serwaa Alifo, Managing Director of Asharami Ghana.
Ms. Alifo highlighted that the integrated approach represents a shift from reactive supply management to planned, resilient energy provisioning—critical as LPG demand grows due to population increases, urbanisation, and the wider adoption of clean cooking solutions.
Industry experts say the new infrastructure will support more reliable access to affordable LPG for households, roadside food vendors, schools, hospitals, and small businesses. By cushioning the market against seasonal shortages and logistical shocks, the investments are expected to reduce supply chain volatility.
Alifo also confirmed that the vessel and terminal developments will generate employment opportunities for Ghanaians as part of the expanding LPG operations.
“This infrastructure is about turning clean cooking from a policy aspiration into a dependable, everyday reality for Ghanaians,” she added.
