Puma Energy partners 5 distributors to boost LPG access

Puma Energy Ghana has joined forces with five local Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) distributors in an effort to meet the government's goal of reaching 50% LPG penetration by 2030. The five distributors - Earth Energy, Sandhill Oil and Gas, Riet Company Ltd, Hamcom and StepGas - signed agreements in Accra, signaling a shift towards a more decentralized retail network for LPG distribution.

This model, known as the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM), aims to bring clean cooking solutions closer to consumers and support the government's target. The partnerships include Puma Energy's "3y3 Good Exchange" initiative, which allows customers to exchange old cylinders for new ones at no cost, enhancing access to safe and affordable LPG.

The initiative also seeks to improve indoor air quality and establish more reliable distribution channels. Puma Energy's General Manager, Lanzeni Coulibaly, highlighted the company's new distribution philosophy and its commitment to supporting the government's goal. Mr. Coulibaly emphasized that the partnership marks a significant step forward and leverages Puma Energy's capabilities to help achieve the 50% LPG penetration target.

The National Petroleum Authority's (NPA) CEO, Mr Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, stressed the importance of collaboration between the regulator and the industry. He emphasized that a strong partnership between Puma Energy Ghana and the NPA is crucial for the growth of the Ghanaian economy. Under the CRM, consumers can benefit from the convenience, reliability, and safety of LPG use through the exchange of empty cylinders for pre-filled, safety-verified cylinders.

Puma Energy Ghana plans to introduce over 40,000 new NPA-compliant cylinders between July and September 2026, nearly tripling its initial capacity of 24,000 cylinders. The initiative is part of a multi-million-dollar investment program aimed at expanding the company's cylinder fleet to 300,000 within two years, with the capacity to serve 30,000 local communities.

The five distributors, all 100% Ghanaian-owned enterprises, are committed to the partnership and expressed their readiness to provide Ghanaian entrepreneurs with the necessary resources, cylinders, and technology for a leading role in LPG distribution.