Puma Energy Ghana has signed partnership agreements with five local Liquefied Petroleum Gas distributors as part of efforts to support the government's target of achieving 50 per cent LPG penetration by 2030 through the Cylinder Recirculation Model.
The agreements, signed in Accra, establish collaborations between Puma Energy and Earth Energy, Sandhill Oil and Gas, Riet Company Limited, Hamcom and StepGas. The initiative seeks to strengthen the Cylinder Recirculation Model by shifting from traditional fuel station distribution to a more decentralised, neighbourhood-oriented retail network that delivers clean cooking solutions directly to consumers.
At the core of the partnership is Puma Energy's "3y3 Good Exchange" initiative, which enables customers to exchange old cylinders for new, safe and approved cylinders at no cost. The company said the initiative is designed to remove barriers to safe and affordable LPG access, improve indoor air quality for households and establish more reliable and professionally managed distribution channels.
"We are introducing a new distribution philosophy today, bringing safe and affordable energy closer to Ghanaians," said the General Manager of Puma Energy Ghana, Mr Lanzeni Coulibaly. "This initiative marks a significant step forward and we are leveraging our capabilities to support the government's goal of achieving 50 per cent LPG penetration by 2030."
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Mr Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, highlighted the importance of strong collaboration between the regulator and industry. He underscored the value of a close partnership between Puma Energy Ghana and the authority, stating that the objective was to cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect that directly supports the growth of the Ghanaian economy.
The safety-focused Cylinder Recirculation Model allows consumers to exchange empty cylinders for pre-filled, safety-verified cylinders, thereby enhancing the convenience, reliability and safety of LPG usage. By integrating the five distributors into Puma Energy's supply chain, the partnership improves reach to the final consumer and increases access to clean cooking for more households, especially in peri-urban and rural areas where access has historically been limited.
The company cited the Air Quality Life Index 2025 report, which estimates that poor air quality reduces the average Ghanaian's life expectancy by nearly 0.8 years. Household air pollution from solid fuels remains a major environmental health risk, disproportionately affecting women and children. Accelerating LPG adoption contributes to better public health outcomes and supports forest conservation through the reduction of deforestation.
"Clean cooking should be accessible to all families," Mr Coulibaly added. "Through this partnership, we are making it easier for households to obtain safer, cleaner LPG while assisting local distributors in expanding responsibly and serving more communities."
Puma Energy Ghana also announced plans to significantly expand 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. The company said this forms part of a multi-million-dollar investment programme aimed at scaling the fleet to 300,000 cylinders within the next two years, equivalent to serving 30,000 local communities.
The nationwide expansion is driven by the five newly chosen distributors, all of which are fully Ghanaian-owned enterprises. At the signing ceremony, they expressed their commitment to the partnership.
Torgbigah Adamah III, representing StepGas Limited, said that for years they had observed LPG distribution from the sidelines, and that Puma Energy had now equipped them as Ghanaian entrepreneurs with the resources, cylinders and technology to take the lead. He said they were ready to bring safe gas to every neighbourhood in Accra.
Godwin Tamakloe of Riet Company Limited emphasised the importance of accountability, saying the partnership was about building confidence and ensuring the delivery of a safe and reliable service to customers. He said it was not merely a business venture but a contribution to the safety and wellbeing of communities.
Ben Berko of Earth Energy described the structure as innovative, explaining that Puma handles the significant capital investment in the fleet and the plant while the distributors contribute local knowledge. He said this was how national policy is effectively advanced.
Hamidu Mohammed, representing Hamcom 8 Limited from Kumasi, said the demand for clean cooking in Kumasi was substantial and that with Puma's commitment to increasing cylinder availability, fewer shortages were anticipated. He said this would create jobs and bring gas closer to the families who needed it most.
Abdulrazak Ibrahim of Sandhill Oil and Gas highlighted the practical support, saying that with Puma Energy's technical and logistical assistance, they could extend safe LPG access to more communities and help more families transition away from polluting fuels.
"Energy security and safety must be intrinsically linked," Mr Coulibaly concluded. "By collaborating with these five distributors, we are contributing to a more robust LPG value chain, providing Ghanaian homes and businesses with confidence in the safety, quality, and reliability of their supply."
The company said its commitment to expanding access to safe and reliable LPG goes beyond supporting the country's sustainable energy transition. It said the partnership with fully Ghanaian-owned businesses supports local enterprise while helping communities access a safer and more reliable energy solution, reflecting its purpose of energising communities.