Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to distribute 457,000 LPG cookstoves nationwide under Phase One of National LPG Promotion Programme

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced plans to distribute 457,000 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cookstoves and accessories to households, senior high schools, and vocational institutions across Ghana over the next two years.

The initiative, supported by the World Bank, forms part of Phase One of the National LPG Promotion Programme, which aims to achieve at least 50 percent nationwide LPG access by 2030.

Mr Richard Gyan-Mensah, Deputy Minister, highlighted the programme during the launch of the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) 2025 Consumer Service Week in Accra, themed “Sustainable Energy for a Better Tomorrow.” He said the week seeks to educate consumers and strengthen trust between the Authority, industry players, and the public.

The Deputy Minister noted that the Ministry had revitalised the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company to support the programme by producing quality cookstoves and cylinders for local and export markets.

“LPG is not just a cooking fuel; it is a health intervention, an environmental safeguard, and a driver of economic empowerment,” he said, adding that LPG produces up to 60 percent fewer carbon emissions than charcoal or firewood, improving indoor air quality and reducing deforestation.

Mr Gyan-Mensah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting cleaner, safer, and more affordable energy solutions through the nationwide expansion of LPG under the Cylinder Recirculation Model.

Mr Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, NPA Chief Executive, explained that the model allows consumers to exchange empty cylinders for filled ones at designated points, ensuring safety and reliability. “Our goal is to make LPG the preferred choice of energy for every Ghanaian household. By choosing LPG over charcoal and firewood, we protect our forests, reduce pollution, and improve public health,” he said.

The NPA has already conducted consumer outreach in secondary and tertiary institutions to educate students on the safe use of LPG and other petroleum products. While the Authority does not sell LPG directly, it regulates the downstream petroleum sector to ensure safe and quality products, cushions citizens from high prices, and collaborates with industry players to address operational challenges.

Mr Tameklo emphasised that the Authority’s work aligns with President John Dramani Mahama‘s vision of transforming Ghana’s energy sector under the 24-hour economy initiative and the government’s green transition agenda, ensuring affordability, quality, and reliability in petroleum supply while advancing national climate commitments.