GOIL PLC officially commissioned five Auto Gas stations simultaneously at specific locations across Ghana in preparation for the full implementation of the government’s cylinder recirculation module (CRM) policy. The locations include Cape Coast By-Pass in the Central region, the GOIL Burma Camp and Kpeshie service station in the Greater Accra Region, Paco Gas station in Takoradi, Western Region, and Kentinkrono in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.
The initiative aims to ensure that by 2030, 50% of Ghanaians have access to safe, clean, and environmentally friendly liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The newly inaugurated Auto Gas stations meet necessary criteria, including approval from the Land Use & Spatial Planning Authority, compliance with National Petroleum Authority (NPA) regulations, profitability, and ensuring that customers in different areas have access to modern and safe gas facilities.
The Auto Gas stations are designed based on current construction procedures and international safety standards. They are equipped with Gas Leakage Detection Alarms, Loading Arms, Sprinkler Systems, Automated and Emergency Shut-Off Valves, coupled with underground LPG storage tanks fitted with standard equipment to minimize the risk of LPG leaks and related accidents.
The commissioning of the facilities is expected to strengthen GOIL’s portfolio and consolidate its gains in the LPG business. The initiative aligns with Ghana’s energy policy, promoting the use of gas-powered vehicles nationwide and enhancing confidence in the use of gas for transportation purposes.
The construction of the stations was a partnership with South Korea’s Yooju Engineering and Construction Limited.
The initiative is expected to contribute to Ghana’s just energy transition pathway to net-zero status and create employment opportunities in the gas sector.
Source: MyJoyOnline