{
  "id": 12895763,
  "title": "Ghana’s clean cooking drive gets boost with Asharami’s new LPG terminal in Tema",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ghanas-clean-cooking-drive-gets-boost-with-asharamis-new-lpg-terminal-12895763",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T14:56:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghanas-clean-cooking-drive-gets-boost-with-asharamis-new-lpg-terminal-in-tema/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's initiative to provide cleaner cooking fuel has gained momentum with the opening of a new 6,000-metric-tonne liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal in Tema, commissioned by Asharami Ghana. This facility is anticipated to enhance LPG availability and supply reliability as the nation strives for a minimum 50% LPG access by 2030. The terminal represents the initial phase of a projected 12,000-metric-tonne terminal, accounting for about 10% of Ghana's total LPG storage capacity. The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, emphasized that the investment bolsters the infrastructure necessary for expanding LPG access. He highlighted that Sahara Group's contribution now constitutes 10% of the country's overall LPG storage capacity, a substantial addition to Ghana's infrastructure. The terminal operates continuously, aligning with President John Dramani Mahama's 24-Hour Economy initiative. The facility comprises two propane-rated spherical tanks with a combined storage capacity of around 12,000 cubic meters, managed through an automated system that oversees product receipt and dispatch. It also features six loading bays, seven product pumps, an LPG liquid compressor, and a dedicated 12-inch pipeline extending 3.5 kilometers. Safety measures such as fire protection, emergency response, and preventive maintenance systems have been implemented to ensure secure and efficient operations. Asharami Ghana's Facility Manager, Abayomi Oyenuga, stated that the terminal's automation system is pivotal for its smooth functioning. This terminal will collaborate with the MT Asharami Ghana, a 40,000-cubic-meter LPG carrier that recently delivered 5,000 metric tonnes of LPG to the country, forming an integrated system for marine deliveries, onshore storage, and distribution, thereby supporting both local supply and regional trade.",
  "summary": "The country’s ambition to expand access to cleaner cooking fuel has received a boost following the commissioning of a 6,000-metric-tonne liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facility by Asharami Ghana at the Tema Oil Jetty.",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Ghana’s clean cooking drive gets boost with Asharami’s new LPG terminal in Tema",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ghanas-clean-cooking-drive-gets-boost-with-asharamis-new-lpg-terminal",
        "published": "2026-10-08T14:56:54.000Z"
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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."
}