BOSTenergies has held discussions with fuel tanker drivers over concerns surrounding operations at its Kumasi depot and assured them that measures are underway to address the issues raised.
The engagement followed plans by some tanker drivers to embark on a three-day strike over a damaged loading arm and limited parking space at the Kumasi Bulk Road Vehicle (BRV) Park.
BOSTenergies said it has contracted a company to replace the damaged loading arm and restore the facility to the required operational, reliability and safety standards.
The company said the Kumasi depot remains capable of meeting market demand through its other operational loading arms.
On concerns about parking capacity, BOSTenergies said it had already acquired land for a new BRV facility with space for 200 trucks and awarded a contract for its construction.
The planned facility is expected to expand parking capacity and reduce congestion associated with tanker operations at the depot.
While the new facility is being developed, BOSTenergies said it has arranged a temporary solution by leasing a third-party facility to provide additional BRV parking.
Following discussions with the leadership of the tanker drivers’ union, the drivers agreed to suspend their planned strike and continue engagements with BOSTenergies as work on the outstanding issues progresses.
BOSTenergies said tanker drivers play an important role in the distribution of petroleum products across Ghana and reaffirmed its commitment to working with them and their representatives.
The company added that it would continue collaborating with the drivers, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and other stakeholders to resolve the concerns and ensure smooth depot operations.