Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is targeting a 50% market share for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 2030, using policy reforms and private-led investment to boost fuel security and expand distribution across West Africa.
Speaking at the Invest in African Energies: Accra Investor Briefing , at Kempinski Hotel, NPA CEO Godwin Kudzo Tameklo outlined strategic initiatives to attract downstream investment, including LPG infrastructure, the Integrated Petroleum Hub, and fuel tracking technologies.
The NPA, responsible for refining, importing, and distributing petroleum products, is promoting a tech-driven approach to improve operational transparency and product quality, including a new automatic pricing formula and strict low-sulphur fuel standards.
In 2024, Ghana saw a 15.4% increase in petroleum consumption and a 7.25% rise in LPG use, driven by policies such as the Cylinder Recirculation Model that improved accessibility for consumers.
LPG adoption has risen significantly—from 28.9% in 2010 to 60% in 2023—supported by strategic projects like Puma Energy’s bottling plant in Tema and a new facility from Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company.