Puma Energy Ghana has announced a partnership with five local LPG distributors, aimed at advancing the country’s objective of making LPG more accessible.
The agreements, signed in Accra, establish collaborations between Puma Energy and Earth Energy, Sandhill Oil and Gas, Riet Company Ltd., Hamcom, and StepGas, and seek to strengthen Ghana’s CRM by shifting from traditional fuel station distribution to a more decentralised, neighbourhood-oriented retail network that delivers clean cooking solutions directly to consumers.
Key industry figures, government representatives, and community leaders convened to witness the model, highlighting its potential for large-scale viability.
Representatives from Puma Gas Distributors and Puma Energy Team, Led by Puma Energy Ghana General Manager Lanzeni Coulibaly (fifth from left), with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) team, led by Chief Executive Officer Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo (fourth from left).
At the core of the partnership is Puma Energy’s “3y3 Good Exchange” initiative, which allows customers to exchange old cylinders for new, safe, and approved cylinders at no cost and designed to remove barriers to safe and affordable LPG access.
According to General Manager of Puma Energy Ghana , Lanzeni Coulibaly, the initiative is expected to improve indoor air quality for households while establishing a more reliable and professionally managed distribution channel.
“We are introducing a new distribution philosophy today, bringing safe and affordable energy closer to Ghanaians,” said Lanzeni Coulibaly,
Lanzeni Coulibaly also added that the initiative also supports a broader government effort aimed at advancing its goal of reaching 50% Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) penetration by 2030 through the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM).
“This initiative marks a significant step forward, and we are leveraging our capabilities to support the government’s goal of achieving 50% LPG penetration by 2030.“
Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA )Godwin Kudzo Tameklo,also spoke at the event, highlighting the importance of strong collaboration between the regulator and industry.
“Our objective is to cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect that directly supports the growth of the Ghanaian economy,” he said.
The safety-focused CRM allows consumers to exchange empty cylinders for pre-filled, safety-verified ones, enhancing convenience, reliability, and safety. By integrating the five distributors into its supply chain, Puma Energy aims to expand access to clean cooking for more households, particularly in peri-urban and rural areas where access has historically been limited.
The health implications are significant. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) 2025 report estimates that poor air quality reduces the average Ghanaian’s life expectancy by nearly 0.8 years, with household air pollution from solid fuels remaining a major environmental health risk that disproportionately affects women and children. Accelerating LPG adoption is expected to improve public health outcomes and support forest conservation by reducing deforestation.
Puma Energy Ghana also plans an ambitious expansion of its cylinder fleet.
From July to September 2026, over 40,000 new, NPA-compliant cylinders will be introduced, nearly tripling the company’s initial capacity of 24,000 cylinders. This is part of a multi-million-dollar investment programme aimed at scaling the fleet to 300,000 cylinders within two years, equating to service for 30,000 local communities.
The expansion is driven by the commitment and local expertise of the five newly selected distributors, all of which are 100% Ghanaian-owned enterprises.
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