The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has firmly dismissed reports of an Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK) shortage in Ghana, assuring the public and the aviation industry that there is no disruption in fuel supply.

This comes on the heels of a similar clarification by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, which described media claims of a looming aviation fuel crisis as unfounded and misleading. The Ministry confirmed that Ghana has adequate reserves of ATK to support uninterrupted flight operations across the country.

In a statement issued on Thursday, July 24, the NPA disclosed that engineers from the Ghana Petroleum Mooring Systems (GPMS) had completed essential pipeline replacement work, fully restoring the discharge capacity for ATK. The maintenance involved the replacement of 600 meters of critical pipeline infrastructure, completed through continuous, round-the-clock operations.

To further reassure stakeholders, the Authority announced that a vessel carrying 10,000 metric tonnes of ATK is currently offloading the fuel into three major depots across the country:


  • 6,000MT to Tema Oil Refinery (TOR)


  • 1,500MT to Ridge Depot


  • 2,500MT to PWSL

The NPA indicated that this delivery alone is sufficient to meet the country's aviation fuel demand for the next two weeks. Additionally, two more vessels are anchored and scheduled to discharge in the coming days, ensuring sustained supply.

Fuel tankers have also begun loading ATK at the Sahara Depot for distribution to airports nationwide, reinforcing the message that the aviation fuel supply chain remains robust, functional, and stable.

The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding energy security within the aviation sector and urged the public and media to disregard inaccurate and speculative reports. It also commended the engineers of GPMS for their swift and dedicated response in resolving the infrastructure challenges that had briefly impacted fuel discharge operations.

The NPA assured continued collaboration with stakeholders to maintain smooth operations and uphold public confidence in Ghana’s fuel supply systems.