The Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah during his speech at the Consumer Week 2025 event organized by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in Ashaiman, has disclosed that the Ministry plans to distribute 457,000 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cook stoves and related accessories to households and commercial entities over the next two years.
According to the Deputy Minister, this initiative aims to address the affordability barriers that have hindered the widespread adoption of cleaner cooking alternatives.
“In March this year, the hon. minister opened a series of stakeholder engagements for the draft National Clean Energy, Clean Cooking Policy, which were held across the Southern, Middle and the Northern Belts of Ghana.”
Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah
National Clean Energy and Clean Cooking Policy
The Ministry’s efforts to promote sustainable energy solutions extend beyond the distribution of LPG stoves, it also targets the government initiative to champion green transition agenda.
“The policy is being formulated to provide a fundamental framework that ensures a holistic and strategic approach to transitioning households, commercial, and industrial entities to clean, safe, and affordable cooking solutions, including LPG.”
Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah
The distribution of LPG stoves is part of the phase one activities under the National LPG Promotion Programme, which is being implemented with the support of the World Bank. This program aims to help realize the policy goal of achieving at least 50% LPG access by 2030.
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition over the past months rollout several initiative aimed at achieving clean and affordable energy for all by shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
This transition is crucial for mitigating climate change, improving public health, and creating jobs in line with Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) which calls for “affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by 2030.
Collaboration with Stakeholders
The Ministry’s efforts to promote sustainable energy solutions are being carried out in collaboration with various stakeholders, including the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC).
The Deputy Minister acknowledged the support of COMAC in the implementation of the cylinder recirculation model, while also addressing their concerns.
“I would assure them that the Minister is collaborating with all stakeholders in the LPG supply chain to ensure that no one is left out and every teetering challenge that we have with the policy will be addressed to serve the needed purpose,” he said.
The inclusion of “Green Transition” in the Ministry’s name reflects the government’s commitment to decarbonizing the energy sector and ensuring that Ghana is not left behind in the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions.
By leveraging partnerships, implementing strategic programs, and engaging with stakeholders, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is paving the way for a more sustainable and affordable energy future for the people of Ghana.
This bold vision and the concrete actions taken by the Ministry demonstrate a steadfast commitment to transforming Ghana’s energy landscape for the benefit of all citizens.
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