{
  "id": 11467361,
  "title": "Energy Minister commends Sahara Group for supporting Ghana's aspirations for energy security",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/energy-minister-commends-sahara-group-for-supporting-ghanas",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T15:08:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/energy-minister-commends-sahara-group-for-supporting-ghanas-aspirations-for-energy-security"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Energy Minister of Ghana, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, lauded Sahara Group for their support in advancing the nation's energy security and sustainable development goals. The Minister commended Sahara Group for standing alongside Ghana in its pursuit of cleaner energy solutions and economic growth. Dr Jinapor highlighted the significance of strategic investments in LPG infrastructure for enhancing energy availability and reliability across West Africa.\n\nMT Asharami Ghana, a 40,000-cubic-metre LPG carrier, recently docked in Ghana with 5,000 metric tonnes of LPG on board. This shipment underscores Ghana's growing role as a regional energy and logistics hub, reinforcing supply security for neighboring markets. The arrival of the vessel is a testament to Ghana's commitment to improving LPG accessibility and promoting a sustainable energy environment in the region.\n\nSpeaking at the reception ceremony, Executive Director of Sahara Group, Wale Ajibade, expressed that the vessel symbolizes confidence in Ghana's future and reflects the company's dedication to working alongside stakeholders to deliver sustainable energy solutions. These solutions aim to improve lives, create opportunities, and foster inclusive growth.\n\nAsharami Ghana's Managing Director, Yaa Serwaa Alifo, emphasized that the arrival of MT Asharami Ghana is a transformative moment, representing the fulfillment of a vision and a commitment to Ghana's energy future. She added that the vessel would enhance access to cleaner fuel and improve supply reliability for businesses and households across the nation.",
  "summary": "Purpose-built to serve Ghana and neighbouring markets, the vessel supports regional efforts to improve LPG availability and enhance energy security in a rapidly expanding market",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}